One of the major pain points of homeowners with a home improvement project is knowing it drags on for months and months. In fact, on average, using a conventional approach, it takes an average of 3-4 months to complete a kitchen remodel.
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Kitchen Refresh solves that by providing our franchisees a system to deliver kitchen remodels more quickly – a basic Refresh being completed in 5 days or less, with results that look like new cabinets, while also offering better pricing for clients – up to 75% LESS – compared to other options.
Yout Kitchen Refresh Design Studio, like the one shown here, is one of the key factors to your sales success
We are proud to share that we have been named to two of Entrepreneur magazine’s franchise categories!
Kitchen Refresh was named in Entrepreneur magazine as a 2023 Top New & Emerging Franchise!
Kitchen Refresh was named in Entrepreneur magazine as a 2023 Top Low-Cost Franchise, with startup costs under $50,000!
You Start with Existing Cabinet Boxes: As a Kitchen Refresh franchisee, after you sell a project, you work with a client’s existing cabinet boxes, and submit an order to the Kitchen Refresh production center for us to manufacture all NEW doors with concealed soft-close hinges, and all NEW drawer fronts, and related components. After manufacture, your order will ship to your studio or other shipping site. Your location then installs the components and completes other work using yourself, or employees or contractors trained to our systems. With our process, ONLY the cabinet boxes are painted – all the new doors and drawer fronts arrive pre-finished and ready to install.
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Flexible System: The Refresh process also accommodates cabinet layout changes, cabinet additions or deletions, island additions, new drawer boxes, cabinet storage upgrades, soffit extensions and much more as part of the Refresh process.
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Other Upgrades: Kitchen Refresh franchisees also coordinate the installation of new countertops, backsplash, and flooring.
The process begins with performing an in-home, design studio or virtual consultation to understand a client’s needs, wants and budget, and coming up with a design plan for their kitchen.
After a consultation, once the client decides to move forward, you will collect payment and complete measurements for the manufacture of all new doors and drawer fronts, and any cabinet layout changes that would require some cabinet additions or removals, and other improvements that are part of their transformation.
Your order for doors, drawer fronts, and other cabinet components are sent to our Kitchen Refresh manufacturing facility to be produced.
Once an order arrives to your studio, you begin scheduling the project into your client queue, which will include painting ONLY the cabinet boxes, as well as other work that may need to be completed (new countertops, backsplash, flooring, etc.).
Once cabinet box painting is complete, then the new doors and drawer fronts go in.
This is the percentage of homeowners who rely on a professional for their home improvement projects, according to Houzz.
This is the percentage of homes with a $15,000 or greater budget for a kitchen remodel, according to NKBA. Since a Kitchen Refresh is as little as $6,000 to $8,000 – our franchisees can capture clients from the 52% of the market under that PLUS, because of the customization capability built into our systems, franchisees can also capture clients from the other 48% of the market who spend over the $15,000.
That’s the national statistic of homeowners who remodel their kitchen in any given year according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). So, if you have 50,000 owner-occupied homes in a territory, potentially 5,000 of them will remodel their kitchen in any given year.
That’s the total spent on just kitchen remodeling in the United States in 2022, according to NKBA.
What are the costs of starting a Kitchen Refresh franchise? Click the button below to learn more.
MEET JERRY & SHELLY: Jerry and Shelly are owners of two Kitchen Refresh franchise territory locations. Here they are in their Rochester, Minn., design studio.
Kitchen Refresh offers one of the most budget-friendly franchise opportunities with remarkably low costs. Plus, there is a chance to receive a $3,500 rebate by meeting specific onboarding deadlines.
At Kitchen Refresh, we don’t charge our franchisees a royalty. Ever. We manufacture our own product and sell it to our franchisees – so we aren’t successful unless YOU’RE successful, too.
As a franchisee, most setups are able to launch with no employees, or by using trained contractors.
As a Kitchen Refresh franchisee, custom orders for each project save money by not tying it up in inventory, keeping more cash available, especially crucial for startups.
With a small studio buildout requirement and online training systems, you can be up and selling quickly!
Having a by-appointment-only design studio eliminates the need for full-time staff. You can meet clients at scheduled dates and times for consultations.
We offer a comprehensive onboarding process that includes step-by-step guidance led by our home office staff to mentor and support you. Additionally, you will have access to online resources and training videos available around the clock.
After launching, our centralized website offers client information and tools, while the home office provides marketing support, lead nurturing, coaching, and ongoing assistance as needed.
Is it true Kitchen Refresh has an initial franchise fee as low as $6,000? Yes.
We offer 3 initial franchise tiers: Tier 3 for $6,000, Tier 2 for $16,000 and Tier 1 for $28,500.
The compromise of starting as a Tier 3 is you will pay us a higher wholesale rate for your doors and drawer fronts. However, Tier 3 can be a great option for those who lack the necessary capital and would otherwise not be able to become a franchisee. And, most Tier 3 franchisees advance to the next higher tier within their first 6-12 months of being a Kitchen Refresh franchisee.
Learn more about the tiers by clicking the button below.
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Ready for a change but not sure where to start? Browse our popular cabinet door styles and color palettes, or try our interactive estimator! It's a fun way to experiment with different looks for your cabinets and get a free online estimate in minutes.
A standard Kitchen Refresh focuses on transforming the look of your cabinets efficiently and affordably. It includes:
This targeted approach creates a dramatic update without needing to tear out your entire kitchen. The core Refresh is focused on the cabinets themselves, but some locations also offer options to replace countertops or backsplashes.
One of our biggest advantages is speed! The on-site installation portion of your Kitchen Refresh is typically completed in just 1 to 5 days, depending on the size and complexity of your kitchen. This is significantly faster than a traditional remodel, which can take weeks or even months, minimizing disruption to your home and routine. The process includes preparation, cabinet box painting, and final installation of your new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware.
The best part? Your kitchen remains functional throught the whole process!
Yes! Because we focus on replacing the most visible elements (doors and drawer fronts) and refreshing the existing cabinet boxes rather than demolishing and replacing everything, our process is significantly more cost-effective. Homeowners typically save up to 75% compared to the cost of a conventional, full custom cabinet replacement or major remodel. You get a beautiful, high-impact update without the massive expense.
We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, durable finish. Your new cabinet doors and drawer fronts are brand new, custom-manufactured in North Dakota. They are designed to withstand daily kitchen use and maintain their beauty for years to come. We offer a wide variety of styles and finishes, all selected for their quality and aesthetic appeal.