UBuildItFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A UBuildIt franchise requires a total initial investment of $78K – $220K, including a $35K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). SBA 7(a) loans show a 41.7% charge-off rate across 15 loans[1]. Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $78K – $220K
- 19th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 54th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 81
- 49th pct Home Services
- SBA default
- 41.7%
- 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
41.7% of SBA loans charged off across 15 loans, above the 16% franchise average.
Franchised units fell from 66 to 65 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
Bottom line
- Total investment $78K – $220K including a $35K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 76/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 41.7% across 15 loans (well above the 16% franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- UBuildIt Holdings, LLC
- Incorporated in
- OK
- HQ
- 5120 Gaillardia Corporate Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73142
- Auditor
- Trenary CPA Firm, P.L.L.C.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $1.2M
- vs $1.1M prior year
Overview
About
UBuildIt franchisees appear to operate a home building or construction design service, likely helping consumers design and build custom homes or renovations. Day-to-day activities likely involve client consultations, design work, construction coordination, and permit/compliance management.
- CEO
- Bob Braudrick
- Headquarters
- OK
- Founded
- 2011
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 14
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35K | $35K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $18K | $30K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $25K | $155K |
| Total initial investment | $78K | $220K |
Source: UBuildIt 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $78K – $220K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $18K – $30K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- $2000 per sale, minimum $2000 per month
- Ad fund
- 3.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 3.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 3.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $750 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 3.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Home Services averages
How UBuildIt Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 81
- Opened
- 6
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 6
- Turnover rate
- 7.4%
- Company-owned
- 15
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 82%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 12.1%
- Net growth (yr3)
- +0.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +1.5%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 3
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 19 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 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 15
- Loan volume
- $1.7M
- Median loan
- $150K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 41.7%
- 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)
- 58.3%
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 8
- Defaults
- 5
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Deep-dive into UBuildIt's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 1 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 1 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 1-year lending trend
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A 41.7% charge-off rate means roughly 1 in 2 franchisees failed to repay their SBA loan. Investigate what changed.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
High-risk franchise with undisclosed profitability metrics, fixed monthly royalties that stress unit economics, uncertain system growth, and a franchisor without going concern status.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Trenary CPA Firm, P.L.L.C.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 76 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 (Average Revenue/Net Income) disclosed — impossible to assess ROI on $78,400–$220,200 investment
- 02MINORRoyalty structure ($2,000/month minimum) creates high fixed costs that may exceed profits for low-performing units
- 03MINOROnly 81 units system-wide with unknown growth trajectory — potential saturation or stagnation
- 04HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — suggests franchisor may have solvency or operational sustainability concerns
- 05MEDHigh franchise fee ($35,000) relative to total investment with no disclosed earnings data creates significant risk
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 | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Geographical/Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 3 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Oklahoma |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 36 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- POS system
- Planning Starts
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Planning Starts
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
41 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
UBuildIt · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a UBuildIt franchise?
The total investment to open a UBuildIt franchise ranges from $78K – $220K, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do UBuildIt franchise owners earn?
UBuildIt does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is UBuildIt's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, UBuildIt has a charge-off rate of 41.7% across 15 loans, meaning 41.7% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many UBuildIt franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, UBuildIt has 81 total units in the United States, including 66 franchised units and 15 company-owned units. 6 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is UBuildIt a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates UBuildIt as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 76 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.