Financial Requirements

The Initial Franchise Fee is $29,500. Additional funding to cover other start-up costs and the first year of operation range from $150,000 to $250,000 (these initial investment amounts vary widely based upon your own particular circumstances, business goals, and regional marketing costs). Ongoing royalties are based on a percentage of your revenue, and range from 5 - 8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the “cost” of a franchise?

The franchise fee is $29,500. This is a 10 year franchise agreement.  You'll receive initial training, access to the system, proprietary software, ongoing support, system updates and we include in the franchise fee Tools & Materials to help you get started.  Click to see what is included! 

The "cost of a franchise" will vary regionally due to marketing costs and lead time for permitting in your area. It will also depend on the size you want your office to be and the income you want to achieve.

There is some capital needed in the first year to operate the office, pay any employees, maintain cash flow, marketing costs, etc.  This is money spent by you to operate your own office.  It is up to you to decide how large or small your office will be. We have offices in our network that fit all models.

Do I need a construction background to run a successful UBuildIt business?

People coming from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels can be successful in this business. Excellent interpersonal and management skills coupled with a strong desire to provide outstanding client service are key ingredients. Successful franchise networks also depend on Franchise Partners to value and follow a proven system, and to commit to brand consistency and integrity.

We have identified FOUR “HATS” that are present in our most successful franchise offices…

  • Business Operations
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Construction Consulting

These “hats” must be worn by the ownership team or their staff. All are full-time efforts. Construction Consulting is the backbone of this business. You'll need to feel confident in offering the services yourself (and be approved by UBuildIt to do so), or position your business to engage an experienced residential construction professional to work directly with your clients during their construction phases. The other disciplines that are critical to success include the ability to manage, market and grow the business, to follow the marketing guidelines, and to sell the system to your UBuildIt clients.

If I am a builder, can I add UBuildIt to my present business?

Yes, you can. You may own other businesses, but no co-branding is allowed. We expect that Franchise Partners will run their UBuildIt offices as an independent business. This gives you a unique marketing message that sets you apart from other home builders in your area. It also reduces the liabilities and the paperwork inherent in construction. You may offer your ancillary services to your UBuildIt clients once you qualify as a preferred vendor.

Why should I consider a UBuildIt business?

UBuildIt stands alone as the largest and fastest growing franchise brand targeting the large owner-builder market. It is a unique opportunity to join the industry leader and serve a growing industry segment. Your investment in a UBuildIt franchise will allow you to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself.

How much money can I make?

We currently do not provide an earnings claim statement. The income you produce from your business is based upon many factors which will be determined and controlled solely by YOU. At the appropriate time in your discovery process we connect you with our existing UBuildIt Franchise Partners so you can speak with them about their experience first hand. You apply their success to your goals, your skills and your demographic area.

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Franchise Interest Profile

How do I get started?

Successful franchise candidates closely follow the discovery process… much like a successful franchise partner closely follows our UBuildIt system. This process gives us both an opportunity to learn more about each other and to determine if this would be a good business fit.

Our franchise award process is a series of steps:

The next step is our receipt of your profile. This profile is a non-disclosure agreement. We walk you through an online presentation and we share our office placement plan and a business summary sheet. We give you some general information to help in this step.

Here are your next steps:

  • Submit your Franchise Interest Profile by Fax 425-821-6876 
  • Have a qualifying conversation with our Franchise Information Team 800-992-4357 ext 300  
  • Receive by email an Opportunity Overview which shows our system, resources, how our franchise partners charge for their consulting services, insight into our proprietary software, information on what a typical office looks like, etc.
  • Review our Office Placement Plan for your area.  
  • Receive a Password which allows you to contact our current franchise partners. They'll share real information about their own office and their experience as a partner.
  • Prepare your financial projections with your advisors. Submit a recap summary to us for expectation management.
  • Receive our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
  • We would like to meet you. You'll schedule your Discovery Day at our UBuildIt Home Office in Seattle and meet our leadership team.
  • Complete a franchise application, sign a franchise agreement and submit the franchise fee.
  • Receive Tools & Materials
  • Attend our UBuildIt University and open doors for business.

Contact Us by submitting your basic information.  If we already have your information, your next step is to view this website and gather your questions.  Then Call Us or submit the Profile.  We no longer send general overview information by mail.

Do you want more answers? Do you want information about our system, how our offices charge for the consulting services, and insight into the opportunity in your area?  Please enter our Discovery Process... print, complete and fax our Franchise Interest Profile.  Let’s work together to see if this is a good business match for you.