Hello Garage

Hello Garage was established in 2019 and began franchising in 2020. The brand addresses demand from homeowners who want garages to function as organized, attractive extensions of their living space rather than simple storage areas. Its renovation services cover both practical use and appearance. Hello Garage is a family run company supported by Supportworks and Thrasher, both privately held by the Thrasher family. That family's contracting history dates to 1975. Dave Thrasher is president and co founder of Supportworks, the direct parent company of Hello Garage. He learned the contracting business from his father, Greg Thrasher, and has spent his professional career in the industry. Dave Thrasher founded Supportworks in 2008 to help foundation and concrete contractors across the U.S. and Canada expand their businesses through high quality products and proprietary consulting methods. Supportworks now provides Hello Garage with its parent company support structure, contracting experience and operational resources. Hello Garage is headquartered in Papillion, Nebraska. Current information reports 153 franchised units and 10 company owned units, with 130 franchise units open and serving customers. Other reported counts include 117 total units in 2025, made up of 103 franchised owned and 14 company owned locations, 141 total units in 2023 and 119 units in 2024. A 2020 report listed approximately 49 total units and more than 150 territory units added within four years. Operations are primarily in the United States, with no stated presence in Canada or other international markets.

Specialized trade contractors in home renovation and improvement serve a large and continuing market. The overall U.S. home improvement market exceeds $400 billion annually, although garage renovation is generally included within broader home improvement figures. Demand is supported by the age of the national housing stock, homeowner interest in property appearance and function, and the increased time many people spend at home because of remote work. E commerce has also increased the need for storage, as more packages and household goods arrive at residences and often accumulate in garages. Homes with more household items and vehicles require organized and protected storage areas. Rising home equity gives some owners greater capacity to fund renovation projects, while many consumers prefer professional specialized services to do it yourself work. Garage renovation can address practical needs, support premium pricing for specialized skills and offer potential for strong unit economics in a relatively resilient service category. Competition is fragmented among local contractors and small independent businesses. A branded system can seek market share by providing consistent quality, specialized products and customer service. Stable interest rates, periods of low rates that encourage home investment, and continued attention to property value can support expansion. Hello Garage focuses on complete garage transformations that combine storage, organization, appearance and functionality.

The initial franchise fee for a Hello Garage territory is $49,500. The brand also reports a tiered structure with a $30,000 fee for the initial territory and $10,000 for each additional territory acquired in the same market. The total initial investment based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document is $130,828 to $160,334. Other reported investment ranges are $131,000 to $160,000 and $128,278 to $153,298. A broader range of $130,828 to $245,334 has also been reported, with variation tied to geographic location, opening inventory, vehicle acquisition and local marketing launch expenses. The minimum investment of approximately $130,828 is about 11% below the subsector average of $146,595. The maximum investment of approximately $245,334 is close to the subsector average of $237,118. Applicants are reported to need $75,000 in liquid capital, while another source specifies a minimum cash requirement of $100,000. The minimum net worth requirement is $150,000. Ongoing royalty figures vary. One report states 3.00%, while others state a 6% royalty on gross revenue. Advertising figures also differ. One report lists a 10.00% national brand fund, while another lists a Brand Services Fee equal to the greater of $150 or 3% of gross revenue for national marketing. Another report lists a Brand Fund of 2%. These differences require review of the applicable FDD. Honorably discharged veterans and their spouses receive a 10% reduction on the initial franchise fee for the first protected territory. The business is generally described as home based, although one source states that it is not home based. Financing connections are facilitated through Franzy, which connects prospective franchisees with finance partners. PeerSense is a commercial capital advisory firm that introduces franchise buyers to SBA and conventional lenders. PeerSense is not a lender and does not approve or provide loans.

Hello Garage franchisees generally manage sales consultations, schedule and oversee installation crews, monitor product quality and handle customer service. Services include flooring systems, storage products and organization solutions that convert garages into more functional spaces. Specific staffing requirements are not stated, but operations may include sales professionals, skilled installers and administrative support. Staffing needs depend on project volume and territory size. The model is primarily home based, which can reduce the need for commercial real estate and allow more resources to be directed toward customer acquisition and service delivery. Hello Garage provides training and continuing support covering product knowledge, installation methods, sales, operations and customer relationships. Supportworks was founded to help contractors expand through high quality products and proprietary consulting, and its role as the parent company gives franchisees access to that experience. Reported support resources may include specialized product lines, field consultants, scheduling and customer management technology, national and local marketing programs, and supply chain support for materials. Each franchisee receives a protected territory intended to provide a defined market area without direct competition from another Hello Garage operator. The fee structure reduces the cost of additional territories to $10,000 after the first territory fee of $30,000, encouraging multi unit development and economies of scale. The early operating model is generally owner operator, supporting hands on management and quality control. As the business matures and a management team develops, the model may move toward semi absentee ownership. The company presents this combination of training, territory protection and ongoing support as the foundation for franchise operations.

Booked sales represent signed contracts, while install revenue reflects revenue from completed installation services. The difference may reflect the brand's recent market entry, varying territory maturity and differences in local performance. During its first year, Hello Garage recorded a 286% sales increase compared with its initial six months across 59 territory units throughout the U.S. In the first half of 2021, the brand opened 10 locations and signed nine franchise agreements. These figures indicate early demand and continued expansion. The training, products and consulting associated with Supportworks may help franchisees improve performance as territories mature. Continued unit growth and expansion indicate that the model has attracted additional franchise investment. The service addresses homeowner demand for garages that are organized, functional and visually improved, supporting the brand's revenue opportunity.

Hello Garage was founded in 2019 and launched franchising in 2020. Current information reports 153 franchised units and 10 company owned units, with 130 franchise units open and operating. Other reported figures include 117 total units in 2025, consisting of 103 franchised units and 14 company owned units, 141 total units in 2023 and 119 units in 2024. A 2020 report listed approximately 49 total units and growth of more than 150 territory units within four years. The first half of 2021 brought 10 new openings and nine new franchise agreement signings. In 2021, Hello Garage entered Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho and Missouri. Reported operating locations included Fairfield, Connecticut, Boise, Idaho, Phoenix, Arizona and West St. Louis, Missouri. An Atlanta, Georgia location was projected to open in the third quarter of that year. Texas included four franchise locations in Houston, Dallas and Austin, representing 23 territory units. The brand has developed a presence across several U.S. states, with concentrations in the Eastern and Midwestern United States, particular strength in the Carolinas, and locations in Mid Atlantic and Great Lakes states. It has also sought franchise partners for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Nashville, Tennessee. Hello Garage's competitive position is tied to the Thrasher family's contracting history dating to 1975 and to Supportworks, founded by Dave Thrasher in 2008. Supportworks supplies high quality products and proprietary consulting to contractors, resources that support Hello Garage franchise operations. The brand's combination of functional and aesthetic garage renovation distinguishes it from providers that offer only one service. Its home based structure can provide flexibility and reduce overhead while the company responds to continued homeowner investment in living spaces and the effect of remote work on home use.

A prospective Hello Garage franchisee should be prepared to manage sales, operations and installation activity. Business judgment, customer service, management ability and an entrepreneurial approach are relevant qualities. Experience in sales, project management or another service business may be useful. The work also requires an appreciation for both the practical and visual aspects of home improvement. The reduced fee for additional territories indicates that Hello Garage encourages owners with the capacity and interest to expand across multiple markets. The brand's geographic focus includes the Eastern and Midwestern United States, the Carolinas, Mid Atlantic states and Great Lakes states. Texas has four franchise locations across Houston, Dallas and Austin representing 23 territory units. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Nashville, Tennessee are among the markets where the brand is seeking franchise partners. A home based service operation may open more quickly than a traditional brick and mortar business, with timing affected by local permitting and training schedules. Franchise buyers should review the FDD and franchise agreement for the applicable term, renewal, transfer and resale provisions. The candidate best suited to the model is prepared to build a local operation within a protected territory, follow the operating system and consider expansion into additional territories.

Hello Garage operates in a home services category supported by demand for garage renovation, storage and organization. Since its founding in 2019, the brand has expanded into U.S. markets and built a unit base that includes 153 franchised units, 10 company owned units and 130 open franchise units in the most current figures reported. Supportworks and the Thrasher family provide contracting experience, products and proprietary consulting. The home based model may reduce overhead and give owners flexibility in how they organize customer acquisition, installations and administrative work. The category serves homeowners seeking better use of existing space, which gives the concept a place within the broader home improvement market. PeerSense provides franchise research and commercial capital advisory support, including SBA lending history, a Loan Activity Score of 72, location maps with Google ratings, FDD financial data analysis and side by side comparison tools. PeerSense introduces franchise buyers to SBA and conventional lenders but is not a lender, does not fund transactions and does not approve loans.