Attorney’s Fees
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Kitchen Solvers

Table of Content
1. Franchise Snapshot
2. Franchise Overview
3. Performance and Metrics
4. Our Take
5. Additional Resources

1. Franchise Snapshot

Franchise Status
Active
Basic Information
Industry
Home & Building Services
Category
Other
Investment Range
$101,857 - $136,807
Total US Locations
58
Franchise Units
58
Founding Year
2010
Started Offering Franchises
2010
Management Capacity
Owner Operator
Job Count
5
Prior E2 Investors?
Prior Visa Franchise Clients?
Royalty Fee
5%
Marketing Fee
1%
Franchise Fee
$60,000
Headquarters (City, State)
La Crosse, WI
Square Footage
N/A - N/A
Retail Location?
No
Agreement Term Length
10 Years
Video

In these videos you will learn about the company firsthand. And they will also tell you in a short form about the financing of the enterprise.

*Information presented in these videos may change over time and may not reflect the most current franchise offering. Prospective franchisees should review the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and consult directly with the franchisor for updated information.

2. Franchise Overview

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Overview

Founded in 1982 as a home-based business, Kitchen Solvers remains on the cutting edge of the cabinet refacing industry. Now, more than 40 years later and after remodeling over 50,000 kitchens, they have evolved into much more than just an average kitchen cabinet remodeling franchise. Their mission at Kitchen Solvers is to deliver the most Pleasant Remodeling Experience. They live for the “wow” moments their customers have when they step into their new space that has been carefully designed, crafted, and installed. They combine quality products, complete and timely service, and unparalleled skill to provide clients a pleasant remodeling experience the whole time, every time.

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Management team / founders

In 1982, Gerald and Betty Baldner founded Kitchen Solvers as a home-based business in La Crosse, Wisconsin. They found by offering kitchen cabinet refacing, homeowners could achieve the look of a “like-new” kitchen at a much lower cost than a full remodel. In 2010, Kitchen Solvers welcomed new owners, Tom Miskowski and Wade Nolte. With their investment and strong business backgrounds, Kitchen Solvers started to see a transition of taking hard-working remodelers and really turning them into hard-working business builders. Zach Nolte, Operations Manager for Kitchen Solvers was named President of Kitchen Solvers in 2014. He took his operational background to start applying a “franchisee first” approach to Kitchen Solvers. Franchise support and growth through franchisee satisfaction, innovation, and per unit metrics is part of the everyday culture and goals.

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Focus of owner for daily business operations

As a Kitchen Solvers Franchisee, the main facets of the business entail: 1. Selling and marketing of restoration services; 2. Management and hiring of staff; 3. Scheduling of staff to match restoration contracts; 4. Review of financials

3. Performance & Metrics

Franchisor Fees | Item 6
Franchise Value
Industry Median
All Franchises Median
Royalty Fee
5%
6%
6%
Marketing Fee
Franchise Fee
$60,000
Total Investment Cost | Item 7
Type of Expenditure
Low Amount
High Amount
When due
Initial Franchise Fee
$60,000
Upon execution of Franchise Agreement
Pre-Opening Training
$2,000
$3,000
As incurred
Supplies Package
$7,400
Upon execution of Franchise Agreement
Local Marketing
$9,000
As incurred
Rent/Leasehold Improvements
$0
$4,500
As incurred
Office Equipment & Computer System
$0
$4,500
Before opening
Vehicle
$0
$2,100
Before opening
Vehicle and/or Trailer Wrap
$1,000
$2,500
Before opening
Insurance Premiums
$1,000
$3,500
Before opening
Utility Deposits and Business Licenses
$100
$750
Before opening
Attorney’s Fees
$500
$1,000
As incurred
Bookkeeping Tech Fees
$300
As incurred
Accounting Fees
$750
$1,500
As incurred
Back Office Expenses
$0
$450
As incurred
Installation Tools
$0
$7,250
As incurred
Technology Fees
$807
As incurred
Additional Funds (3-month period)
$20,000
$30,000
As incurred
TOTAL
$101,857
$136,807
Outlets and Franchisee Information | Item 20
Outlet type
Year
Outlets at the start of the year
Outlets at the end of the year
Net change
N/A
2021
43
48
+5
Franchised
2022
48
50
+2
N/A
2023
50
49
-1
N/A
2021
0
0
0
Company-Owned
2022
0
0
0
N/A
2023
0
0
0
N/A
2021
43
48
+5
Total Outlets
2022
48
50
+2
N/A
2023
50
49
-1
Net Unit Growth (Recent year)
Net Unit Growth (Recent 3 years)
Franchise Health Metrics
Growth Rate
1 year / 3 years
Failure Rate
1 year / 3 years
Franchise for Sale Rate
1 year / 3 years
Kitchen Solvers
Industry median
Franchise Health Metrics
Franchise Historical Loan Metrics
10 Year Cumulative Charge Offs by $ of Loans
10 Year Cumulative Defaults
3 Year Predicted Default Rate
*Please note the information provided here is sourced from Lumos. We do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. For verification, please refer to Lumos directly.
Item 19 – Financial Performance Representations
Historical financial performance representations
Franchise Financials
Franchisor company financial information, if disclosed by the franchisor.
Litigation & Bankruptcies
% of Franchisees Undergoing Litigation
0
% of Franchisees with Completed Litigation
0
Number of Bankruptcies Disclosed
0
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4. Our Take

Kitchen Solvers is your partner in bringing your remodeling visions to life. With you every step of the way, they assist in discovering the ideal style, design, and budget for your project. If you're intrigued by this industry, Kitchen Solvers is the perfect match for you!