How much does a Re-Bath franchise cost?
The 2026 ReBath, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document estimates $275,875 to $606,925 to begin operating one Re-Bath Franchised Business. The disclosed model is a showroom, warehouse, and office operation serving a Protected Territory generally containing 750,000 to 1,250,000 people. ReBath, LLC provides one Item 7 range rather than separate totals for a new business, an existing remodeler adding the brand, or a conversion.
This 2026 Item 7 range includes the $50,000 Initial Franchise Fee, vehicles, premises, equipment, launch advertising, and $75,000 to $250,000 of Additional Funds for three months. It is not the same as the cash qualification, net-worth threshold, or the recurring fees due after signing and opening.
Primary source: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 20-23; issuance date July 6, 2026. The total also appears on the official Re-Bath franchise investment page. Item 7 controls the line-item interpretation.
Data basis
The financial figures below use the current U.S. disclosure issued by ReBath, LLC. No matching 2026 FDD was located on an official Re-Bath-controlled website when the sources were checked, so FDD citations are presented as unlinked Item and page references.
- Legal franchisor
- ReBath, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
- FDD issuance
- July 6, 2026
- Applicable model
- One showroom/warehouse/office-based Franchised Business
- Primary cost items
- Item 5, pp. 10-12; Item 6, pp. 12-20; Item 7, pp. 20-23
- Additional review
- Items 10, 11, and 17 for financing, systems, premises, renewal, and transfer
- Information checked
- July 22, 2026
Key cost figures
What is included in the $275,875-$606,925 range?
The 2026 Item 7 total includes thirteen cost categories. The range is broad primarily because Additional Funds, the Showroom / Warehouse / Office, Vehicle(s), and Equipment, Supplies & Inventory can vary substantially by territory, premises, staffing, and whether an existing remodeling business already owns usable assets.
| Opening expenditure | 2026 range | When due | Payee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | When the Franchise Agreement is signed | ReBath, LLC |
| Initial Training | $0-$5,000 | When training begins, if applicable | ReBath, LLC |
| Travel and Living Expenses During Training | $2,000-$8,000 | As incurred | Airlines, hotels, restaurants |
| Insurance Premium, 3 months | $3,000-$10,000 | Before opening | Insurance agent or carrier |
| Business License and Permits | $2,000-$5,000 | As incurred; required before operations | Government agencies |
| Vehicle(s) | $30,000-$80,000 | As negotiated | Third parties |
| Vehicle(s) Wrap Advertising | $400-$4,000 | As agreed | Approved vendor |
| Internet, 3 months | $100-$300 | As agreed | Third parties |
Source: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 20-21; Item 5, pp. 10-12 for Initial Franchise Fee and training details.
| Premises, inventory, and launch expenditure | 2026 range | When due | Payee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment, Supplies & Inventory | $18,000-$50,000 | As agreed | Vendor or ReBath affiliates |
| Showroom / Warehouse / Office | $60,000-$100,000 | Warehouse and office before opening; showroom timing is discussed below | Third parties |
| Professional Fees | $1,000-$4,000 | As agreed | Lawyers, accountants, brokers, and other professionals |
| Grand Opening Campaign and Minimum Local Advertising Requirement | $34,375-$40,625 | As incurred | Third parties |
| Additional Funds, 3 Months | $75,000-$250,000 | As incurred during the initial operating period | Employees, utilities, suppliers, and others |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment | $275,875-$606,925 | Official Item 7 total | |
Source: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 20-23. The Grand Opening line includes at least $25,000 of local advertising during the 30 days before Grand Opening plus the estimated first three months of the Year 1 Minimum Local Advertising Requirement.
The largest disclosed uncertainty sits in three-month Additional Funds. Premises, vehicles, and operating equipment are the next largest range drivers.
Interpretation: the bar positions reproduce official low and high amounts on one $0-$250,000 scale. Range widths are derived arithmetic, not a franchisor forecast. Source: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 20-23.
Item 7 Note 12 says Additional Funds may cover items including payroll, product for National Account jobs, repairs, bank charges, supplies, state tax, and references to royalty and advertising fees. Item 7 Note 13 then states that the estimate does not include Royalty Fees, Minimum Royalty Fees, or Advertising Contribution payments to ReBath. Those footnotes do not reconcile cleanly. A buyer should treat the ongoing ReBath charges as separate until the franchisor explains in writing how they are reflected in the three-month Additional Funds range.
Does Re-Bath publish different costs for a conversion or an existing remodeler?
No. The 2026 FDD provides one Item 7 range. It states that a conversion of an existing business offering similar services may fall near the lower end because the operator may already own a compliant Vehicle, equipment, office assets, or inventory infrastructure. The official Re-Bath investment-path description identifies three approaches, but it does not assign a separate official total to any one of them.
One disclosed range, three development paths
These are operating paths, not separate Item 7 formats.
Start from scratch
The full range is relevant because vehicles, premises, equipment, staff, and opening systems may all need to be acquired.
Grow an existing remodeler
Existing infrastructure may reduce some asset purchases, but ReBath specifications and approved suppliers still control compatibility.
Convert a home-services business
The FDD says costs may be near the low end when usable equipment and a Vehicle are already owned; it does not guarantee a lower total.
The Initial Franchise Fee also varies by circumstance. The standard $50,000 amount covers a Protected Territory generally ranging from 750,000 to 1,250,000 people, but ReBath may offer a larger or smaller territory and adjust the fee. If multiple Franchise Agreements are signed at the same time, each additional agreement carries a $25,000 Initial Franchise Fee. The official U.S. territory page confirms that new-territory and resale opportunities are part of the current offer, but the exact territory economics remain contract-specific.
Why the showroom requirement matters
Item 7 allocates $60,000 to $100,000 for the Showroom / Warehouse / Office. The FDD recommends approximately 1,000 to 1,200 square feet for the showroom, about 2,500 square feet minimum for the warehouse, and about 300 square feet for the office. The separate official showroom-planning page describes 3,000 to 5,000 square feet of total space and 1,000 to 2,500 square feet for the showroom. These descriptions are not identical, so site approval and the current Manual should be checked before using either as a lease target.
Purchasing land or a building is outside the Item 7 range. Leasehold improvements, exterior signage, local codes, and whether the showroom, warehouse, and office share one site can all change the premises cost. Item 7 says exterior showroom signs have historically averaged $3,000 to $5,000, but that amount should not be added again automatically because signage and improvements are discussed within the broader premises estimate.
When does a prospective Re-Bath franchisee pay the money?
The first major payment is the Initial Franchise Fee at signing. The remaining investment is paid in stages as training, licensing, vehicles, premises, equipment, advertising, and payroll obligations arise. The Federal Trade Commission states that a prospect must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing a contract or paying the franchisor or an affiliate; the FTC franchise buying guide explains that review period.
Franchise Agreement signing: pay the $50,000 Initial Franchise Fee in full. Each additional Franchise Agreement signed simultaneously is $25,000. The fee is fully earned and non-refundable when received.
Initial onboarding and training: Business Plan Training usually begins within 30 days after signing. Core training fees for the designated attendees are included in the Initial Franchise Fee, but travel is paid as incurred. A resale buyer who paid no Initial Franchise Fee to ReBath may be charged up to $2,500 per person for initial training.
Pre-opening assets and approvals: pay for licensing, insurance, Vehicle(s), wraps, equipment, supplies, inventory, technology hardware, and premises as negotiated or incurred. Operational warehouse and office space are required before Soft Opening. The official Re-Bath ownership sequence places FDD review before the final agreement decision.
Grand Opening advertising: spend at least $25,000 on local advertising during the 30 days before Grand Opening. The Item 7 launch-marketing range of $34,375 to $40,625 also incorporates the estimated first three months of the Year 1 Minimum Local Advertising Requirement for a standard territory.
Initial operating period and ongoing deductions: deploy the $75,000 to $250,000 Additional Funds allowance over the first three months. The Advertising Contribution starts in the third month after the Franchise Agreement. Minimum Royalty Fees begin six months after signing. Gross-Sales-based fees are generally due by Thursday of the eighth week after the relevant customer contract was signed.
The 2026 FDD contains inconsistent showroom deadlines. Item 7 says the showroom is required by the end of month five and its footnote refers to commencing from the showroom within six months after signing. Item 11 says the completed showroom must open by the eighth-month anniversary. The Franchise Agreement, site addendum, and written opening schedule should resolve which deadline applies to the transaction.
Which Re-Bath fees continue after signing or opening?
The main continuing obligations are a Gross-Sales-based Royalty Fee, an Advertising Contribution, separate Minimum Royalty Fees and Minimum Advertising Contributions, a quarterly Minimum Local Advertising Requirement, a Technology Fee, and Managed Services charges. These are not interchangeable: the percentage fees, weekly floors, and local media spending tests are calculated separately.
- Gross Sales
- Executed customer contracts, service revenues, and other business-related revenues, excluding customer refunds and taxes collected and remitted to taxing authorities.
- Person
- An individual within the Population stated in Exhibit A-1 of the Franchise Agreement; several minimums scale with this territory count.
- Weekly payment lag
- Gross-Sales-based payments are generally received by ReBath by Thursday of the eighth week after the customer contract signature.
- Fiscal Year
- Year 1 can last from six months to eighteen months depending on the Franchise Agreement Effective Date.
| Continuing obligation | Amount or basis | Timing | Important condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales when weekly Gross Sales are below $0.04 per Person; 5% when at or above $0.04 per Person | Weekly, on the eight-week contract-signature lag | May increase to 8% of Gross Sales for violation of the applicable pricing policy |
| Minimum Royalty Fee | Year 1 $150/week; Year 2 $350; Year 3 $700; Year 4+ $800 | Begins six months after signing | Pay the greater of the percentage Royalty Fee or the weekly minimum |
| Advertising Contribution | 2% of Gross Sales | Starts in the third month after signing; weekly on the eight-week lag | May increase to 6%; does not count toward the Minimum Local Advertising Requirement |
| Minimum Advertising Contribution | Year 1 $75/week; Year 2 $175; Year 3 $350; Year 4+ $400 | Starts in the third month after signing | Pay the greater of 2% of Gross Sales or the weekly minimum |
| Minimum Local Advertising Requirement | Year 1 $0.05/Person per quarter; Year 2 greater of $0.10/Person or 10% of prior-quarter Gross Sales; Year 3+ greater of $0.15/Person or 10% | Each calendar quarter | May rise to 12% of Gross Sales; combined with Advertising Contribution cannot exceed 15% |
| Minimum Annual Gross Sales Deficiency Fee | Uses annual thresholds of $0.50/Person in Year 1, $1.00 in Year 2, and $1.50 in Year 3+ | On demand, within 15 days of invoice | Cure amount is tied to the royalty shortfall that would exist at the Minimum Annual Gross Sales level |
| Technology Fee | $1 per 1,000 people in the territory per month, plus $12-$213 monthly per system user by role | 15th day of each month | For a 750,000-1,250,000-person territory, the territory component alone is a derived $750-$1,250/month |
Source: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 12-20; Item 11, pp. 34-39 for the Minimum Local Advertising Requirement. The official franchise FAQ compresses these obligations into a shorter summary; the current FDD language above is more specific.
Each bar uses the same $0-$800 weekly scale. The Royalty Fee and Advertising Contribution percentages still control whenever they exceed these minimums.
Interpretation: these are official weekly floors, not annualized costs and not a substitute for the percentage calculations. Year 1 may be six to eighteen months. Source: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 12-18.
Managed marketing services and required technology
The Managed Services fee currently includes Marketing Media Services. The fee schedule is charged in addition to the underlying media spend. ReBath says the offering and cost may change as services and technology change, and it anticipates HBG Services may begin providing some services in 2026 or 2027.
| Managed marketing service | Monthly media-spend band | Current management fee |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Marketing Services | $5,000 or less | $900/month |
| Digital Marketing Services | $5,000.01-$10,000 | 15% of spend |
| Digital Marketing Services | $10,000.01-$15,000 | 12.5% of spend |
| Digital Marketing Services | $15,000.01-$30,000 | 10% of spend |
| Digital Marketing Services | $30,000.01+ | 7.5% of spend |
| Broadcast Marketing Services | $10,000 or less | 10% of spend |
| Broadcast Marketing Services | $10,000.01-$40,000 | 7.5% of spend |
| Broadcast Marketing Services | $40,000.01+ | 5% of spend |
Source: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 18-19, and Item 11, pp. 34-35. An optional Broadcast Marketing program cancellation triggers a one-time fee equal to 5% of monthly media spend.
The Technology Fee is not one flat system charge. It combines a territory-population component and a user-role component. For the standard 750,000-to-1,250,000-person territory, the disclosed formula produces a $750 to $1,250 monthly territory charge before adding any staff-user fees. Monthly user rates currently range from $12 to $213 per user.
Which fees apply only when an event, transfer, renewal, or default occurs?
Several charges are not part of the ordinary opening range or standard percentage fees. They arise when training is repeated, an owner attends required events, the franchise is renewed or transferred, a payment is late, an audit finds a reporting problem, or the Franchise Agreement is breached.
| Lifecycle fee | 2026 amount | When due | Cost condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional, Refresher, or Replacement Training Fee | $500/day per trainee at designated facilities; $500/day per trainer at the franchise location; installation materials add $1,800 per trainee | As incurred | Requested or required later training; fee may rise up to 10% annually |
| Annual Owners' Retreat | $1,000 per person plus travel | Before the retreat | At least one owner holding 20% or more must attend |
| Annual Certification Training | $200 per person plus travel | Before training | Manager or Operating Owner must attend |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee | Before renewal | Two possible five-year renewals; current standards, remodel/refurbishment, and other conditions also apply |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee | Before transfer | Controlling-interest or full-business transfer; no fee for a partial non-controlling interest |
Source: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 14-15; Item 17, pp. 53-55. The initial term is ten years, with two possible five-year renewal terms subject to the stated conditions.
Late payment or report: $150 for each week or part of a week, in addition to the overdue amount.
Interest: 1.5% per month or the maximum lawful rate, whichever is less, beginning when payment is overdue.
Dishonored check: $100 plus any bank fees.
Inspection or audit: $10,000 plus accountants', attorneys', travel, and living costs if sales are understated by at least 2% or reports were not timely provided.
Unauthorized installation, project, or sale: 50% of the franchisee's then-current Average Ticket for each unauthorized transaction in another territory.
Warranty or customer complaint management: reimbursement of ReBath's costs and expenses; amount varies with the matter.
Payments made on the franchisee's behalf: 100% reimbursement within 15 days of written request.
Lead referral or administration: currently $0, but if imposed ReBath anticipates no more than 16.5% of Gross Sales per lead.
Contact Center Program: currently $0; if imposed, the initial fee is anticipated not to exceed $1,200 per month per Franchised Business.
Termination for default: liquidated damages use a formula based on average yearly Royalty Fees and the remaining term, plus other outstanding damages and costs.
Source: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 15-20. Credit-card payments may also carry handling charges up to 3%.
How much liquid capital and net worth does Re-Bath require?
Re-Bath's current official website states minimum individual financial qualifications of $150,000 in Liquid Capital, $300,000 in Net Worth, and a 690+ credit score. These figures are screening thresholds, not substitutes for the $275,875-$606,925 Item 7 investment. The official candidate-qualification page confirms the liquid-capital and net-worth amounts, while the official investment page also lists the credit-score threshold.
- Estimated Initial Investment
- The FDD's projected cost to open and support the business through the stated initial period: $275,875-$606,925.
- Liquid Capital
- The website's $150,000 minimum refers to accessible capital; it does not establish that $150,000 is sufficient to fund the entire opening.
- Net Worth
- The website's $300,000 threshold measures assets minus liabilities. Net Worth is not cash available to spend.
- Non-borrowed funds
- No separate minimum non-borrowed-funds requirement was disclosed in the reviewed 2026 FDD or current official qualification pages.
Does ReBath, LLC finance the franchise?
No. Item 10 states that ReBath, LLC does not offer direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee a note, lease, or obligation. The official website says third-party financing is available and its FAQ discusses SBA lending, but lender approval, terms, collateral, and the borrower's contribution remain separate decisions. The SBA 7(a) program page describes eligible uses such as working capital, real estate, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and supplies. The SBA Franchise Directory is a lender eligibility tool, not an endorsement or financing approval.
Sources: ReBath, LLC 2026 FDD, Item 10, p. 30; current official Re-Bath investment and FAQ pages checked July 22, 2026.
What is excluded, uncertain, or easy to misread?
The Item 7 range is the official starting point, but it does not settle every buyer-specific cash requirement. The following checks address the disclosures most likely to change the actual funding plan.
Separate the four capital concepts: Total Estimated Initial Investment, Initial Franchise Fee, Liquid Capital, and Net Worth are different measures.
Confirm the exact Protected Territory: a larger or smaller population may alter the Initial Franchise Fee, local advertising minimums, and Technology Fee.
Obtain a site-specific premises schedule: land or building purchases are excluded, and local leasehold improvements, code work, signage, rent, and deposits can vary.
Resolve the showroom deadline: the FDD refers to month five, six months, and eight months in different passages.
Clarify Additional Funds treatment: Item 7 footnotes conflict on whether royalty and Advertising Contribution payments are represented.
Price every user-dependent system charge: the Technology Fee changes with territory population, staff roles, and system users.
Do not annualize percentage fees from assumed sales: the FDD states the Gross Sales basis but does not turn it into an annual dollar budget.
Use the current FDD line items: the current official franchise FAQ and website tables compress or differ from portions of the 2026 FDD, so they should not replace Items 5, 6, and 7.
Add training wages separately: Item 7 excludes wages or salary for the owner and trainees during initial training.
Confirm lender conditions independently: third-party or SBA-backed financing is not guaranteed by ReBath, LLC.
What is the most important takeaway from the Re-Bath cost range?
The verified 2026 opening range is $275,875 to $606,925 for the disclosed showroom/warehouse/office model. The largest sources of variation are Additional Funds, premises, Vehicle(s), and Equipment, Supplies & Inventory. The $50,000 Initial Franchise Fee is only one part of the total, while the website's $150,000 Liquid Capital and $300,000 Net Worth thresholds are separate qualification tests.
After signing, a buyer must also model the Gross-Sales Royalty Fee, advertising obligations, weekly minimums, Managed Services, Technology Fee, and event-triggered charges outside the headline range. The most important unresolved issue is not the published total; it is how ReBath applies the Additional Funds footnotes, the premises deadline, and territory-dependent formulas to the buyer's specific Franchise Agreement.