Showhomes Home Services

Showhomes is offering an asset-light, multi-revenue model that transforms properties into market-ready showcases while delivering scalable, high-margin cash flow for franchisees.

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Showhomes Home Services Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

Showhomes is the nation's largest home staging franchise, transforming both vacant and occupied properties into market-ready showcases that sell faster and at higher prices. Franchisees operate a multi-revenue model that blends real estate, logistics, and design - all within an asset-light, service-based structure. Core revenue streams include:

  • Home Staging (vacant & occupied)
  • Home Updating & Listing Preparation
  • Furniture Sales
  • Interior Design Services

Company Details

Established: 1986
First Unit Franchised: 1994
Franchised Units: 17
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, California - CA, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, Virginia - VA, Washington - WA, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Showhomes Home Services

Financial Assistance Provided: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: Guidelines RE dimensions, price, logistics and much more.

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: Extensive lease negotiation experience

Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: Preferred recruiting and headhunting agency partnerships; Hiring SOPs and Job Descriptions and much more.

Co-operative Advertising: No

Training: Sales, networking, prospecting, marketing, logistics, furniture procurement, design leadership, talent recruitment and retention.

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Showhomes Home Services Franchise.

What does a Showhomes Home Services Franchise Cost?

Showhomes Home Services franchise fees for 2026:

Cash Investment: $88,895 - $123,095
Total Investment: $88,895 - $198,095
Minimum Net Worth: $375,000 verifiable
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $59,500
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $49.5k each for 2; $39.5k each for 3 or more
Royalty: Ranging from 3% to 10% based on service mix and volume
Ad Fees: 2%
Other Fees: Tech Fee = $295 per month
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: 2 FTE minimum
Item 19: Yes
SBA Registry: Yes
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: We have the talent recruitment and retention systems and procedures (as well as unique onboarding pathways that differ from owner-operator pathways) to support semi-passive and multi-unit ownership.
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes ($2500)

Is Showhomes Home Services a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Showhomes Home Services is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Showhomes Home Services a Home Based franchise?

No. Showhomes Home Services is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Showhomes Home Services Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Showhomes Home Services franchisees make. Showhomes Home Services offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Showhomes Home Services a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Showhomes Home Services is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Showhomes Home Services Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Showhomes Home Services franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Showhomes Home Services Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Showhomes Home Services franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Showhomes Home Services Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Showhomes Home Services franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Showhomes Home Services Looking for International franchisees?

No. Showhomes Home Services franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Showhomes Home Services's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Home Services, Real Estate, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Showhomes Home Services Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Showhomes Home Services franchises for sale. We may have Showhomes Home Services franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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