Closets by Design

Closets
By Design franchisees design, sell, manufacture, and install all of their products.
By using state-of-the-art equipment our franchisees offer solutions for closets,
garage organizers, entertainment centers, and in-home office systems. Closets
By Design has a 40 year history of success. Our proven business model allows
people to be in business for themselves, not by themselves.

WHY Closets by Design?

A 40 year history of success
Established and proven business operating practices
On-going support
Proven marketing and advertising programs
Exclusive, prime operating territories still available
Cash collection before delivery
Closets by Design Management System-computer management system to assist
in daily operations
Selected as the #1 Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE

Management and Leadership skills
Owner operator
No woodworking or manufacturing experience necessary

AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: See Available Territories document

HOT Regions/Desirable: All available territories

NOT available: See Available Territories document

Available in Canada: Yes

International Referrals: Yes

BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1982

Year Franchised: 1998

Number of franchises currently operating: 82

Number of International franchises currently operating: 6

Number of corporate owned franchises: 6

Projected New Units (12 months): 15

Home Based: No

Absentee ownership available: No

Semi-Absentee ownership available: No

Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No

Average number of employees required: 8-45

E2 Visa Friendly: Case by case basis

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Franchise Fee: Single: $20,000 Franchise Fee + $1,000/10,000 HH territory fee

Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes

Total investment range: Single Unit: $154,000 - $511,000

Net worth requirement: $500,000

Royalty: 7.25%

Additional fees: 2.25% National Ad Fund Fee

Financial assistance available: No

VetFran program: Yes

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:

5 weeks total (2 @ corporate headquarters, 3 on-site at franchisee location). Additional as required.

Cost for Training: $0

Lodging and airfare included: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Mentor following training: Yes

Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing

Last updated: 8/5/2026

Liaison: Lori Conte, CFPC