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: 15
Company Owned Units: 0

States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, 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, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, Virginia - VA, 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: Hiring SOPs, job descriptions, and staffing guidance, provided through our operations manuals (which include a dedicated Human Resources section) and reinforced in owner training.

Co-operative Advertising: No

Training: A multi-day New Owner Orientation Training program delivered virtually or in person at our Coral Gables headquarters, plus Home Staging Certification, online training modules, and access to our operations manuals. Initial New Owner Orientation Training is provided for your Managing Principal and up to two additional Key Personnel at no additional charge; training for additional or replacement personnel is at the franchisee's expense. The curriculum covers company overview and brand philosophy; business development (working with Realtors and homeowners); home staging, design techniques, and staging operations; business systems and operations; technology (our proprietary Showhomes database, CRM/ticketing system, and MLS usage); accounting, financial planning, and analysis; and franchise compliance.

Ongoing Support: Field visits, periodic training and seminars, and manual updates.

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: $119,400 ? $204,600

Total Investment: $119,400 ? $204,600

Minimum Net Worth: $375,000 verifiable

Single Unit Franchise Fee: $59,500 (plus a $2,000 grand opening marketing fee due at signing)

Franchise Fee for Multiple Units Signed at the Same Time: $55,500 each for 2 agreements; $49,500 each for 3?4; $39,500 each for 5 or more

Royalty: Tiered service royalty ? 10% / 8.5% / 7% of service sales by monthly volume; plus 5% of product sales and 3%?7% of update services

Ad Fees: 2% of gross sales (National Brand Fund; may increase to up to 4% per FDD), plus a required individual marketing spend of $25,000 / $20,000 / $15,000 in years 1?3

Other Fees: Technology Fee = $295 per month

Average Number of Employees at Start: 1?2 FTE

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: Yes - with a 1,500+ sq ft storage/warehouse requirement

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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