How Much Does a PatchMaster Franchise Cost?

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2026 COST ANSWER

How much does a PatchMaster franchise cost?

PatchMaster Franchise, LLC discloses two separate 2026 Item 7 investment ranges: $124,575 to $159,575 for one Licensed Service Area, or LSA, and $197,575 to $244,075 for three LSAs. The ranges are not interchangeable, and the 2026 FDD does not publish a separate total investment range for two LSAs.

1 LSA: $124,575–$159,575 3 LSAs: $197,575–$244,075

These are the official Estimated Initial Investment ranges in the PatchMaster 2026 FDD, Item 7, pages 11–14. They include the Initial Franchise Fee, RightTrack Startup Package, launch advertising, training travel, equipment-related amounts, insurance and three months of Additional Funds. They exclude personal living expenses, owner compensation, financing costs and, in most cases, a leased business office.

Data basis. Legal franchisor: PatchMaster Franchise, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of PM Holdco, LLC. FDD issuance date: April 24, 2026. Cost analysis uses Items 5, 6 and 7, with cost-relevant provisions from Items 8, 10, 11 and 17. Applicable formats: one LSA and three LSAs under a Franchise Agreement. Information checked July 19, 2026.

The official franchise site confirms that U.S. franchise offerings are made only through an FDD and provides official U.S. franchise information. A matching public copy of the April 24, 2026 FDD was not located on a franchise-controlled public URL, so FDD citations in this article are unlinked Item and page references. Wisconsin’s official registry lists PatchMaster Franchise, LLC as an active franchise registration with an expiration date of April 24, 2027.

Capital snapshot

Initial Franchise Fee $54,500 One LSA, assuming population does not exceed 350,000.
Paid to franchisor or affiliates $95,500 One LSA: Initial Franchise Fee plus RightTrack Startup Package.
Additional Funds $6,000–$15,000 One LSA; covers the initial three-month operating period.
Royalty Fee 9% to 5% Incremental Gross Revenue tiers, subject to a monthly minimum per LSA.
Local Advertising $2,000/month For one or two LSAs during the first 24 months.
Technology Fee $300/month Ongoing; non-contiguous LSAs may be charged separately.

Sources: 2026 FDD, Items 5–7, pages 4–14.

ITEM 7 INVESTMENT

What is included in the initial investment?

For both disclosed formats, the 2026 Estimated Initial Investment combines signing payments, pre-opening expenses and selected early operating costs. The largest fixed payments are the Initial Franchise Fee and the $41,000 RightTrack Startup Package. The Item 7 Local Advertising Requirement also includes launch marketing before opening and the first three months of operations.

Signing, training and launch marketing

Item 7 category 1 LSA 3 LSAs Payment timing
Initial Franchise Fee $54,500 $114,500 Lump sum when the Franchise Agreement is signed
Training Expenses $1,000–$3,500 $1,000–$3,500 As incurred before opening
Local Advertising Requirement $19,575–$28,575 $28,575–$37,575 Before opening and as incurred
RightTrack Startup Package $41,000 $41,000 Lump sum when the Franchise Agreement is signed

Equipment, compliance and working capital

Item 7 category 1 LSA 3 LSAs What changes the amount
Computer, Phone and Office Equipment $0–$2,500 $0–$2,500 May be $0 if suitable equipment is already owned
Vehicle(s) Down Payment $0–$5,500 $0–$11,000 One vehicle versus up to two vehicles; lease or down-payment structure
Licensing, Permits and Deposits $0–$2,000 $0–$2,000 Jurisdiction, utility deposits, business licenses and security deposits
Insurance Costs, including Workers’ Compensation $2,000–$5,500 $2,000–$5,500 Location, staffing and the first three to six months of required coverage
Legal Services $500–$1,500 $500–$1,500 Professional scope and local rates
Additional Funds — 3 months $6,000–$15,000 $10,000–$25,000 Initial operating expenses; excludes owner pay, living expenses and financing costs

Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pages 11–14. The official totals remain $124,575–$159,575 for one LSA and $197,575–$244,075 for three LSAs.

PatchMaster’s LSA structure changes the cost contract

PatchMaster may grant up to three Licensed Service Areas under one Franchise Agreement. Item 5 discloses a $84,500 Initial Franchise Fee for two LSAs and $114,500 for three LSAs, assuming each LSA is under 350,000 people. Item 7, however, gives total investment ranges only for one LSA and three LSAs.

$54,500 One-LSA Initial Franchise Fee
$84,500 Two-LSA Initial Franchise Fee; no separate Item 7 total
$114,500 Three-LSA Initial Franchise Fee

For any LSA above 350,000 people, the fee increases by $0.156 for each additional person. Population is determined using the most recent available U.S. Census and third-party demographic data. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5, pages 4–5.

FORMAT DIFFERENCE

The three-LSA Item 7 estimate assumes contiguous LSAs and one $41,000 RightTrack Startup Package. For non-contiguous LSAs, PatchMaster may charge the package for each LSA. A buyer considering separated territories should obtain a written calculation rather than relying on the published three-LSA total.

PAYMENT TIMING

When is the money paid?

The largest fixed cash event occurs when the Franchise Agreement is signed. Other expenses are paid before opening or as incurred during the launch period. PatchMaster estimates that operations begin 60 to 120 days after signing, subject to training, vehicle, insurance, license, equipment and approval requirements.

Receive and review the disclosure documents

The FDD states that a prospect must receive the document at least 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement or paying the franchisor or an affiliate. The FTC Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Franchise explains the same federal disclosure period.

Pay the signing amounts

At signing, the one-LSA buyer pays a $54,500 Initial Franchise Fee plus the $41,000 RightTrack Startup Package, totaling $95,500 paid to PatchMaster Franchise, LLC or its affiliates. For three LSAs, the corresponding signing amount is $155,500.

Fund pre-opening requirements

Before opening, the buyer pays training travel, launch advertising, vehicle-related amounts, insurance and other required purchases as arranged or incurred. PatchMaster’s official discovery-process document places funding preparation before signing.

Carry the first three months and begin ongoing fees

Item 7 includes three months of Additional Funds and three months of the launch advertising estimate. Monthly Royalty Fee, Brand Fund Contribution, Local Advertising Expenditure and Technology Fee obligations then apply under Item 6. The Minimum Royalty Fee typically begins 90 days after the Franchise Agreement date.

ONGOING FEES

Which fees continue after opening?

PatchMaster’s principal continuing charges are the Royalty Fee, Brand Fund Contribution, Local Advertising Expenditure and Technology Fee. The Royalty Fee is the greater of an incremental percentage calculation or the applicable Minimum Royalty Fee for each LSA.

Ongoing obligation Amount or basis Timing Important condition
Royalty Fee 9% to 5% across incremental Gross Revenue tiers, or the monthly minimum Monthly Minimum per LSA: $400 in year 1, $500 in year 2 and $600 thereafter
Brand Fund Contribution 1% of Gross Revenue Monthly PatchMaster may increase the rate to 3%
Local Advertising Expenditure $2,000/month for 1–2 LSAs; $3,000/month for 3+ LSAs Monthly for first 24 months May continue after month 24, capped at $2,000/month per LSA
Technology Fee $300/month Monthly May increase by up to 30% per year, compounding; non-contiguous LSAs may be charged separately
Optional paid media and social media programs $300/month and $225/month While participating Optional program fees do not count toward the Local Advertising Expenditure
COST IMPLICATION

A lower percentage tier does not replace the earlier tiers and does not eliminate the Minimum Royalty Fee. The Item 6 calculation is incremental, and PatchMaster may adjust the minimum by the aggregate rate of inflation since the Franchise Agreement or the last adjustment.

CONDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS

Which fees arise only if a specific event occurs?

Item 6 contains a broad set of event-triggered charges. These amounts are not automatically part of the Item 7 opening total, but they can become material after opening, during a transfer or renewal, or following a default.

Territory, compliance and suppliers

Territory restriction violation Greater of $5,000 per occurrence or 50% of revenue from the infringing activity.
Territory Change Fee $1,000 per approved LSA change, plus PatchMaster’s costs and expenses.
Product or supplier approval All evaluation costs and expenses when the franchisee requests approval.
Inspection and audit costs Reimbursement when an inspection finds System Standards failures, or an audit finds insufficient Local Advertising Expenditure or an underpayment of 3% or more.
Non-Compliance Fee $50 per day while out of compliance, in addition to other damages.
National Account Fees None currently charged; future then-current fees may be deducted from National Account payments.

Training, meetings and technology

Meeting Registration Fee $1,000 per attendee, subject to the first-year exception described in Item 6.
Additional Training Fee $500 per person per day, plus costs and expenses; the daily rate may rise by up to $100 annually on a compounding basis.
Training and meeting travel Franchisee pays attendee wages, transportation, food, lodging and workers’ compensation, plus trainer travel when staff are sent to the business.
Technology replacement or upgrades Item 11 permits required new, substitute, upgraded or updated Technology Systems at the franchisee’s expense.
Optional maintenance support Item 11 estimates $500–$1,000 per year if the franchisee chooses a computer maintenance, upgrade or support contract.

Transfer, renewal and exit

Transfer Fee $10,000; waived for a transfer to an existing franchisee, although PatchMaster’s costs remain payable.
Renewal Agreement Fee $2,500 plus direct out-of-pocket costs, with an additional $500 for a late renewal.
Renewal updates Item 17 requires updates to the Franchised Business Office, service vehicle and equipment, plus required training and satisfaction of then-current qualifications.
Post-term cure costs Reimbursement of the cost of correcting failures to complete post-term obligations.
Lost Revenue Damages Following specified early termination or default, the net present value of Royalty Fees and Brand Fund Contributions for the disclosed remaining period may become due.
Service Warranty assurance A variable deposit, bond or other financial assurance may be required, and remediation costs are reimbursable if PatchMaster honors warranties.

Payment, reimbursement and default

Late payment and insufficient funds Lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest lawful rate, plus $10 per delinquent day and $50 for each failed payment.
Insurance procurement Unpaid premium plus reasonable expenses if PatchMaster obtains required coverage for the franchisee.
Vendor Fee Reimbursement Reimbursement of centrally paid vendor amounts plus PatchMaster’s costs and expenses.
Customer Refund and taxes Reimbursement of amounts paid by PatchMaster, plus costs and expenses, when the stated triggers apply.
Enforcement and indemnification All applicable costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, under the circumstances described in Item 6.
Interim Operations PatchMaster may retain Gross Revenue after deducting operating costs, expenses and fees when it steps in under specified conditions.

Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pages 5–11; renewal and transfer conditions cross-checked against Item 17, pages 32–35.

QUALIFICATIONS AND FUNDING

How much liquid capital or net worth is required?

The current official PatchMaster franchise-cost page states a $50,000 minimum liquidity and $100,000 minimum net worth. These are official supplemental website figures checked July 19, 2026, not Item 7 investment totals. The 2026 FDD does not state those specific minimums in Items 5–7 or Item 10, so a prospect should have PatchMaster confirm the current qualification standard in writing.

Liquidity
Cash or assets readily available to fund the business. It is not the same as the $124,575–$159,575 one-LSA Estimated Initial Investment.
Net Worth
Total assets minus liabilities. It is not the same as cash available for signing and opening costs.
Financing
Item 10 states that PatchMaster Franchise, LLC does not offer direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee a note, lease or obligation.
Funding partner
The official PatchMaster funding page names Benetrends and describes rollover, SBA loan, securities-backed credit and equipment-leasing options. Approval is not guaranteed.
SOURCE CONFLICT

The official franchise-cost page checked July 19, 2026 still shows older investment ranges of $122,950–$157,950 for one LSA and $195,950–$242,450 for three LSAs. The April 24, 2026 FDD shows the higher ranges used throughout this article. For FDD-governed costs, the latest verified FDD controls; the website figures should be reconciled before signing.

PatchMaster’s official franchise application asks prospects to identify net worth, liquid capital and intended funding source, but the form’s answer bands do not substitute for the disclosed investment range or a lender’s underwriting.

EXCLUSIONS AND VARIABILITY

What can push the required capital above the published range?

The official range is an estimate for the stated LSA format and assumptions. Several obligations are excluded, open-ended or capable of changing during the Franchise Agreement term.

Population surcharge: add $0.156 per person above 350,000 in each LSA.
Non-contiguous LSAs: PatchMaster may charge a separate $41,000 RightTrack Startup Package for each LSA.
Owner living costs and pay: Additional Funds exclude personal living expenses and any revenue, salary or other compensation paid to the owner.
Financing costs: loan fees, interest and other financing expenses are excluded from Additional Funds.
Separate office: the Item 7 estimate excludes a leased Franchised Business Office because most franchisees operate from a qualifying home office.
Insurance and licensing: jurisdiction, employee use, contractor licensing and workers’ compensation rules can change the disclosed estimates.
Required suppliers and upgrades: Item 8 estimates specified or approved purchases at about 30% of establishment purchases and 5%–7% of operating purchases; Item 11 allows required Technology Systems upgrades at the franchisee’s expense.
Fee increases: the Brand Fund Contribution can rise to 3%, the Technology Fee can rise by up to 30% annually on a compounding basis, and Local Advertising can continue after the first 24 months.
EXCLUDED FROM ITEM 7

Do not add Additional Funds on top of the disclosed total: the $6,000–$15,000 one-LSA amount and $10,000–$25,000 three-LSA amount are already included in Item 7. The capital gap to test separately is the set of excluded personal, financing, office and format-specific obligations.

BUYER VERIFICATION

What should be confirmed before committing capital?

The decisive verification is not a midpoint or a generic budget. It is a written, format-specific schedule showing which 2026 FDD assumptions apply to the exact LSA population, territory configuration, vehicle plan, office arrangement and funding structure.

Confirm whether the agreement covers one, two or three LSAs and obtain the exact population calculation for each LSA.
For two LSAs, request a complete Item 7-style budget because the FDD discloses the $84,500 Initial Franchise Fee but no separate two-LSA total.
Confirm whether all LSAs are contiguous and how many RightTrack Startup Packages and Technology Fees will be charged.
Identify which parts of the Local Advertising Requirement will be paid to PatchMaster, its designee or third-party suppliers.
Confirm the opening deadline, Minimum Royalty Fee start date and first 24 months of Local Advertising payments.
Ask whether veteran, first-responder, existing-franchisee or referral discounts apply and whether discounts may be combined.
Reconcile the official website’s older cost ranges with the April 24, 2026 FDD before executing the Franchise Agreement.

The 2026 FDD discloses a $7,000 Initial Franchise Fee discount for qualifying honorably discharged veterans and qualifying first responders, a 20% discount for an existing franchisee purchasing an additional LSA after the first year, and a 10% referral discount for franchisees referred through an employee or vendor. Item 5 does not state whether these incentives can be stacked.

Official documents and tools

PatchMaster franchise information PatchMaster cost page PatchMaster funding options Wisconsin franchise registry FTC franchise buyer guide FTC Franchise Rule
FINAL COST READ

The verified starting range is $124,575–$159,575 for one LSA or $197,575–$244,075 for three LSAs. The main capital variables are LSA count and population, contiguous versus non-contiguous territories, vehicle needs, launch advertising, Additional Funds and excluded financing or office costs. Liquidity, net worth and continuing fees are separate obligations and should not be treated as substitutes for the Item 7 total.







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