Garage Living
Garage Living Franchise Systems USA, Inc.
Company Information
201 Chrislea RoadVaughan, Ontario, CanadaL4L 8N6
Garage Living Franchise Systems USA, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that was incorporated on July 28, 2014 and has its principal place of business at 201 Chrislea Road, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada L4L 8N6. They began selling franchises in the United States in February 2015.
Garage Living Businesses are businesses providing design, supply and installation of residential garage organizers, cabinetry, concrete floor coatings, car lifts, garage doors, garage door operators, renovations services and additional products and services related to residential garage renovations (the “Products and Services”) Our System includes in tenor design, layout, color scheme, fixtures and furnishings, specific equipment, materials and supplies, methods, uniform standards, specifications and procedures for operations, procedures for management control, training and assistance, and merchandising, advertising and promotional programs, all of which may be changed, improved and further developed by us (the “System”) The System is identified by certain trade names, service marks, trademarks, logos, emblems and indicia of origin, including the mark “Garage Living” as are now designated and together with any other proprietary marks as we may designate in writing in the future for use with the System (the “Proprietary Marks”) A Garage Living Business is operated from a light industrial, commercial or retail space with 3,000 to 4,000 square feet of space total, including approximately 800 to 1,000 square feet for a showroom, 400 to 500 square feet for office space, and the remainder for warehouse space Your leased space must include sufficient parking for customers and service vehicles, and must have a loading dock or a drive-m door -ideally having both types of doors is optimal We offer you a franchise agreement (the “Franchise Agreement”) which gives you the right to establish and operate one Business within an assigned Designated Territory and the right to use the Proprietary Marks and the System solely with the operation of the Franchised Business Your Business must at all times be under the direct, on-site supervision of a ‘ Designated Operator” Your Designated Operator must have a 51% ownership interest in you and must have decision making authority with respect to your Business
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
Summary of potential earnings
$356,699 / unit
Average Gross Profit During 2020Building & Construction
$1,123,109 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Building & Construction
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $129,000 Maximum: $153,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $120,750 Maximum: $316,500
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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