OpenWorks Franchise

OpenWorks, a OpenWorks Holding Co franchise, has been franchising since 1983 , currently with 2,000 total locations in the home services sector, headquartered in AZ. The 2024 FDD lists a total initial investment between $30K and $200K - a 567% spread between the low and high end that reflects how site size, market, and buildout scope change the capital requirement. This figure includes the franchise fee of $10K, equipment, leasehold improvements, and initial working capital through the ramp-up period.

This summary does not carry royalty or ad-fund figures for this brand -- Items 6 and 7 of the FDD hold the authoritative fee schedule. OpenWorks does not include Item 19 financial performance data in its FDD -- a common choice, since the disclosure is optional under the FTC Franchise Rule. That shifts the diligence burden onto the buyer: survey existing franchisees via the Item 20 contact list, model unit economics from public comparables, and press for validated profit-and-loss figures before signing.

OpenWorks's network is expanding: unit count grew at a 2.5% net rate over the past year (100 openings, 50 closures). Sustained positive growth is a signal that the unit-economics are working well enough to attract new operators, though late-stage growth can also reflect aggressive sales push rather than operational health.