What must you complete before opening The Patch Boys?
The 2026 FDD estimates about 60 to 90 days from signing the Franchise Agreement and paying the required consideration to opening a Standard Territory. The path is application and qualification, FDD review, signing, JumpStart, Office Site approval where needed, insurance and operating setup, successful in-person training, and final launch readiness. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed date for any buyer.
The Franchise Agreement permits termination, effective on written notice and without a cure opportunity, if the business does not commence operations within four months after signing and/or two months after successful Business Manager and Technical Operations Training, whichever is later. The 2026 documents do not disclose a routine extension right or extension fee. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 11, pp. 31–32; Item 17, pp. 50–51; Franchise Agreement §12.B.2, p. 42.
How does the application-to-opening process work?
The sequence separates applicant actions, franchisor approvals and outside dependencies. Approval at one stage does not approve the Territory, Office Site, training or launch.
Submit inquiry and individual applications
- Action:
- Each proposed signer provides requested financial, ownership, litigation, bankruptcy and criminal-history information.
- Actor:
- Applicant and every proposed owner or agreement signatory.
- Timing:
- Before franchise approval and document execution.
- Blocker:
- Incomplete disclosures or missing authorization for requested screening.
Complete qualification and Territory discussion
- Action:
- Discuss financial capacity, operational fit, proposed market and the ZIP-code Territory.
- Actor:
- Applicant and Patch Boys International, LLC.
- Timing:
- Before award; no approval period is disclosed.
- Blocker:
- Qualification and award remain discretionary; meeting criteria does not guarantee approval.
Receive and review the FDD
- Action:
- Review all 23 Items, state addenda, Franchise Agreement and related exhibits.
- Actor:
- Applicant, with chosen legal and financial advisers.
- Timing:
- At least 14 calendar days before signing or paying the franchisor or an affiliate.
- Next dependency:
- Confirm any updated FDD or agreement changes before execution.
Accept the award and execute the documents
- Action:
- Sign the Franchise Agreement and Summary Page, name management, confirm the ZIP-code map, execute guaranties and pay signing-triggered fees.
- Actor:
- Approved franchisee, owners and applicable spouses; franchisor countersigns.
- Timing:
- After the federal waiting period.
- Blocker:
- Unresolved ownership, Territory, guaranty, financing or document terms.
Begin and complete JumpStart
- Action:
- Prepare the financial plan; review the Manual and Territory; arrange advertising, insurance, Office Site, permits and approved vehicle.
- Actor:
- Managing Owner or approved Designated General Manager, with training-team guidance.
- Timing:
- Begins immediately after signing and payment; completion required within two months and before in-person training.
- Blocker:
- Incomplete modules or pre-opening deliverables can prevent final training confirmation.
Secure and submit the Office Site
- Action:
- Select a home office inside the Territory or a compliant commercial/industrial Office Site and submit it in writing for approval.
- Actor:
- Franchisee selects; franchisor approves; landlord and authorities control lease and local compliance.
- Timing:
- Franchise Agreement states approval within 90 days after written submission.
- Blocker:
- Zoning, lease terms, permits, utilities or an out-of-Territory location.
Install the required operating platform
- Action:
- Obtain the Initial Package, compliant vehicle, approved equipment, CRM, QuickBooks Online, internet, branded email, website, phone and EFT.
- Actor:
- Franchisee, approved suppliers and franchisor-designated technology providers.
- Timing:
- Before opening; insurance proof is also required before Initial Training.
- Blocker:
- Unapproved products, missing insurance proof, late delivery or noncompliant graphics.
Successfully complete Initial Training
- Action:
- Complete Business Manager and Technical Operations Training to the franchisor’s satisfaction.
- Actor:
- Managing Owner or approved Designated General Manager and approved attendees.
- Timing:
- Up to four days and no later than four months after signing.
- Blocker:
- Unpaid fees, incomplete JumpStart, failed completion standard or missing attendee confidentiality agreements.
Finish launch readiness and commence operations
- Action:
- Confirm licenses, insurance, staffing, approved marketing, listings, vehicle and systems are launch-ready.
- Actor:
- Franchisee, franchisor reviewers and applicable third parties.
- Timing:
- Before the later-of contractual opening deadline.
- Blocker:
- Training completion alone does not cure missing permits, insurance, approvals, staffing or system setup.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Items 5–12 and 15–17; Franchise Agreement §§1–3, 7 and 12. Official information request, application and next steps describe the sales-stage sequence; the signed documents control contractual duties.
Disclosed pre-opening periods are not additive
These periods have different triggers and can overlap; they must not be added.
Interpretation: JumpStart and Office Site work may overlap; the FDD wait occurs before signing. Sources: FTC Franchise Rule; 2026 FDD, Item 11, pp. 31 and 37–39; Franchise Agreement §§1.D and 3.A.
What must the applicant and ownership group qualify for?
The 2026 FDD publishes no universal minimum net worth, liquid capital, credit score, education or drywall-experience threshold. The official application requests financial and legal-history information and authorizes consumer-information review. Qualification remains discretionary.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Items 1 and 15, pp. 1–3 and 47–48; Franchise Agreement §1.C, pp. 2–3; official application form and franchise FAQ. “No experience necessary” on the FAQ is marketing language; successful training and any jurisdiction-specific licensing remain separate requirements.
Which agreements and pre-opening documents must be verified?
The Franchise Agreement governs the one-unit offer. Its Summary Page identifies the entity, owners, management and Territory ZIP codes; exhibits cover software, telephone, EFT, guaranty and lease rights.
| Document | Opening relevance |
|---|---|
| Franchise Agreement and Summary Page | Creates the award, identifies the parties and Territory, names management and starts contractual deadlines. |
| Franchise Management Software License Agreement | Governs use of the required management platform and related technology obligations. |
| Telephone and Other Listing Agreement | Controls the branded business number and listing rights used for launch. |
| Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization | Must be delivered before opening so contractual fees can be debited from the business account. |
| Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations | Binds required owners and applicable spouses to monetary and non-monetary obligations. |
| Spousal confidentiality/non-compete form | Applies where required and remains subject to applicable state law. |
| Collateral Assignment and Assumption of Lease | Relevant when a commercial Office Site lease is used; verify landlord acceptance and state addenda. |
| Confidentiality form for nonparty trainees | Must be signed before approved attendees who are not parties participate in training. |
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 22, p. 66; Franchise Agreement table of contents and Exhibits A–F. The initial franchise fee and Initial Package fee are due at signing and described as non-refundable and fully earned; confirm the final payment schedule before execution. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5, pp. 9–10.
Does a home-based format eliminate site approval?
No. A home office must be inside the awarded Territory and still requires Office Site approval. The alternative commercial or industrial Office Site is described as at least 500 square feet.
The Territory is the ZIP-code area shown on the Agreement Summary Page and generally covers 250,000 to 350,000 people. It is described as protected while the franchisee remains compliant, but not exclusive. Office Site approval only addresses where the business office may be located; it does not create a broader Territory, approve a lease, confirm zoning or guarantee permits.
The franchisee selects the premises, negotiates occupancy, confirms codes, obtains permits and handles utilities. Item 7 says the franchisor will not evaluate the commercial location, while Agreement §1.D requires Office Site approval within 90 days. Verify how these provisions work together before committing to a lease.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Items 7, 11 and 12, pp. 19–21, 29–31, 37 and 40–44; Franchise Agreement §1.D, pp. 3–4. State and local contractor, business, zoning and permit rules vary; the FDD specifically notes that some states require general-contractor licensing. Verify the exact requirements with the relevant authorities before scheduling opening.
What must be in place before training and launch?
Before in-person training, complete JumpStart, pay amounts due and deliver insurance proof. Before launch, activate approved systems, vehicle, supplies, local authorizations, marketing and personnel.
Who controls each critical dependency?
The franchisor provides the system and approvals; outside parties retain their own decisions.
Applicant / franchisee
Applications, ownership and financing.
Office Site and occupancy.
JumpStart and training.
Licenses, insurance, vehicle, staff and supplies.
Franchisor
Qualification, award and Territory designation.
Office Site and marketing approvals.
Initial Package, manuals and phone number.
Training schedule and completion decision.
Third parties
Lender: external financing.
Landlord: lease and premises.
Insurer: policies and endorsements.
Authorities and suppliers: permits, equipment and technology.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Items 8, 10 and 11, pp. 21–40; Franchise Agreement §§1.D, 2.H–I, 3.A and 7. The official training and support page supplements, but does not expand, the contractual obligations.
The FDD states that up to four attendees receive Initial Training without an additional training charge, while Franchise Agreement §3.A expressly describes the Managing Owner or Designated General Manager plus one other person and makes other attendance subject to approval, space and fees. Confirm the exact included attendee count in the final execution package. Travel, lodging, meals and wages remain the franchisee’s responsibility.
How do an additional Territory or transfer differ?
The 2026 FDD does not disclose a separate Area Development Agreement. Expansion is handled through additional Franchise Agreements, while buying an existing business follows thetransfer provisions.
Additional Territory
Expansion is discretionary. The franchisee must be compliant and show sufficient capital and equipment for both Territories. If approved, a new Franchise Agreement and applicable fee are due within 14 days after receiving the documents; the Initial Package may be waived.
Transfer / resale
The buyer must be approved, sign the then-current Franchise Agreement, complete training, obtain permits and licenses, secure landlord consent where applicable, and purchase required package items or equipment. The Initial Franchise Fee is currently waived, but transfer fees apply.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Items 5, 12 and 17, pp. 10–11, 42–44 and 51–52; Franchise Agreement §10. These paths have different documents and dependencies and should not be treated as the standard new-unit sequence.
What should be verified before signing and before opening?
Use the final FDD, state addenda and execution copies—not a sales presentation—to answer each point. The FTC recommends reading the full disclosure and speaking with current and former franchisees before committing.
Authoritative reading: the FTC’s Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Franchise and Franchise Rule materials. Brand information: official U.S. franchise website. FDD franchisee-contact source: 2026 The Patch Boys FDD, Item 20, pp. 60–66.
Opening synthesis: The verified path is qualification, FDD review, signing, JumpStart, Office Site and third-party setup, required systems and insurance, successful Initial Training, then compliant launch. The 60–90 day period is an official estimate, not a promise. The main applicant-controlled dependency is timely JumpStart and readiness setup; the main outside dependencies are approvals, training scheduling and local licensing. Verify the later-of opening deadline because no routine extension right is disclosed.