Art of DrawersFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Art of Drawers franchise requires a total initial investment of $132K – $159K, including a $60K franchise fee and an ongoing 7.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $820K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $132K – $159K
- 49th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- $820K
- 28th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- 28th pct Home Services
- Units
- 45
- 39th pct Home Services
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Home Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Each dollar invested generates 5.6x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Started franchising in 2024. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $132K – $159K including a $60K franchise fee, 7.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $820K/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 34/100.
- Revenue data based on only 1 reporting unit. Treat as directional, not definitive. Ask franchisees directly for current unit economics.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Art of Drawers Franchise Systems, LLC
- Parent company
- Art of Drawers, LLC
- Incorporated in
- GA
- HQ
- 1395 South Marietta Pkwy SE Bldg. 900, Suite 904, Marietta, Georgia 30067
- Auditor
- Divine, Blalock, Martin & Sellari, LLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $482K
- vs $3.6M prior year
Overview
About
Art of Drawers franchisees operate retail or studio locations offering custom drawer organization, closet design, and home storage solutions. Day-to-day activities include client consultations, space measurements, design planning, product installation, and team management. Revenue is generated through service fees, product sales, and installation labor.
- CEO
- Allan Young
- Headquarters
- GA
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 12
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $60K | $60K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $4K | $8K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $69K | $92K |
| Total initial investment | $132K | $159K |
Source: Art of Drawers 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$82K
10.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
54%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
22 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $132K – $159K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $4K – $8K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $60K – $60K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 7.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $895 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $820K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- Actual
- Sample size
- 1 units
- vs category median 25 · small
- Transparency
- 5 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 349 Home Services brands
Revenue is 5.6x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Home Services averages
How Art of Drawers Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 45
- Opened
- 45
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 20 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 4 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 4
- Loan volume
- $952K
- Median loan
- $240K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 2
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Art of Drawers's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 2 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 4 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 1-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Art of Drawers presents elevated risk due to franchisor going concern issues, missing profitability data, stagnant unit growth, and a cost structure that favors franchisor over franchisee financial sustainability.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Divine, Blalock, Martin & Sellari, LLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 34 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing Concern status = FALSE indicates franchisor financial distress or operational instability
- 02MEDNet Income not disclosed in Item 19 — impossible to validate actual profitability claims; $819,593 avg revenue could mask significant losses
- 03MINORUnit count stagnant at 45 with unknown growth trajectory — suggests mature/declining system with no expansion momentum
- 04MINOR7% royalty on gross sales (not net) — franchisee pays regardless of profitability; combined with $60k upfront fee creates high fixed-cost burden
- 05MEDHigh initial investment ($132k-$159k) relative to disclosed average revenue leaves minimal margin for error in first 1-2 years
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Population and Household Count |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Georgia |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 40 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- POS system
- Canvas
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Canvas
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
25 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Art of Drawers · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Art of Drawers franchise?
The total investment to open a Art of Drawers franchise ranges from $132K – $159K, with an initial franchise fee of $60K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Art of Drawers franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Art of Drawers FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $820K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Art of Drawers's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Art of Drawers (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Art of Drawers franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Art of Drawers has 45 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 45 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Art of Drawers a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Art of Drawers as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 34 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.