Unit Option

Single

Background

FDD Franchised Units: 47

Corporate Owned Units: 0

Projected New Units: 3

Year Established: 1975

First Year Franchised: 1975

Type of Business: Franchise

Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours

Number of Employees: Small (1-5)

History:

DreamMaker draws strength from a rich history in franchising

We got our start back in 1971. Our kitchen remodeling franchise company’s roots can be traced back to the 1970s when GNU Corporation developed a system to put a beautiful new hard-surface topcoat on porcelain bathtubs and sinks. Since 1988, under the name Worldwide Refinishing Systems, Inc., our network continuously created a vast array of possibilities to turn kitchens and bathrooms into personal reflections of our DreamMaker consumers. Under the Dwyer Group umbrella, the company grew nationally as Worldwide Refinishing Systems, Inc. and became a recognized leader in our trade. In 1999, we were rechristened DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide. This new title captures the mission that we offer full-service bath, kitchen, and full-interior remodeling services.

When DreamMaker President and Chief Stewardship Officer (CSO) Doug Dwyer purchased the company in 2003, the dream continued as the company vastly expanded its services, moving beyond resurfacing and refinishing to become a full-service interior remodeling company focused on enhancing lives and improving homes. His leadership earned the company Remodeler of the Year by Pro Remodeler Magazine in 2004 making DreamMaker a name to remember in the remodeling industry. In 2018, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen was given the 2018 Guildmaster Award for Exceptional Services and was selected as one of over 200 North American builders, remodelers, developers and contractors recognized by GuildQuality for their superior delivery of customer care. DreamMaker was also ranked in the top 5 Remodelers in the Nation by Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500, Franchise Gator Top 100 Franchise, Entrepreneur Top 500 Franchise, and Franchise Business Review Top 50 Franchise for 12+ years in a row. In 2026, we celebrate 27 years since the historical name change to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen and offering full-service interior remodeling services, specializing in kitchens and baths.

Today, we know that tradition of innovation and our continuing dream are driving our company to grow across the nation to serve and enrich people’s lives with dignity, excellence, humility, and respect.

At DreamMaker, our bottom line is people., and throughout our franchise’s history, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has sought to treat people with respect and integrity as part of our company’s Code of Values™.

Availability

Territories: United States

Financials

Liquidity: $200,000

*Investment Range: $329,705 - $654,860

**Average Investment: $500,000 - $650,000
Provided by the Franchisor

Minimum Net Worth: $250,001, to $500,000

6 Month Cash: $150,001

Franchise Fee: $48000 - $75600

Royalty: 3%-7%

Royalty Description: 3-7% of Gross Sales (tiered by volume)

Advertising: 5% of Gross Sales in year 2; 3% of Gross Sales year 3 and after (local marketing)

Ramp-Up: 10 to 12 months

Passive Ownership: Passive Ownership NOT Allowed
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.

Passive Ownership Explain: If you are an individual, you must directly perform or supervise the operation of the franchise unless we consent otherwise. If we agree that you need not personally perform or supervise operation of the franchise, an individual who has successfully completed our training program (a "General Manager") must directly supervise the franchise. If we ask, the General Manager must sign a written agreement to maintain confidentiality of the Confidential Information and abide by all of the covenants not to compete. (Item 15 of our 2026 FDD)

Available Discounts

• Veterans
• First Responders

Discount Description: We are a member of the International Franchise Association and we participate in the International Franchise Association’s VetFran Program. If you are an honorably discharged veteran who meets our qualifications for purchasing a franchise, we will discount the initial franchise fee by 20%. If you are a First Responder, we will discount the initial franchisee fee by 20%. We also have Territory Discounts for larger territory populations.

Training, Support and Assistance

Co-Operative Advertising: N/A

Site Selection Assistance: Available

Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A

Length of Training: 14 weeks

Training Description:

After a franchisee signs on, we will begin training, starting with Foundations Prep. In Foundations Prep, we will help them begin looking for a Design Center location and other target steps for setting up the business. The next phase is Foundations Core, which includes virtual sessions over the course of two weeks covering marketing, financial health, and other ownership training. Finally, they will go through Simulation over the course of 6-8 weeks via regular phone/Zoom contact. This includes hands-on assignments, sales education, learning the technology stack, and “A Week in the Life of a Franchisee” training where you will visit an operating DreamMaker location to learn more.

In addition to this start-up training, you will also have an abundance of ongoing training in the form of mentor visits, Next Level Groups (with fellow franchisees), Training Events twice a year, monthly roundtables and webinars, and consistent support from your dedicated franchise coach.

Operational and Marketing Tools:

DreamMaker offers custom marketing plans to franchisees.

Marketing:

• 5 Pillars of Marketing: DreamMaker’s 5 Pillars of Marketing are unique to our franchise network. Each pillar is a different facet of our marketing system. They work together to create our ideal “marketing mix.” They are balanced with calls to action, local presence, and reputation management.
• Marketing Support: We provide all our franchisees the opportunity to continue their education about marketing. We host annual workshops and monthly forums, where franchisees can sharpen skills and get needed answers to their marketing questions. The marketing support is ongoing, and we have a team of marketing experts ready to help franchisees with any marketing advice they might need.
• Corporate Employee Resources: We also have a full-time Social Media Specialist, a full-time Content Copywriter, and a full-time Graphic Designer as resources to our franchisees for whatever marketing needs they may need assistance with.
• Corporate Provided: Centralized SEO Websites, Directory Listing Management, Print Collateral, Approved Marketing Vendors, Social Media setup and assistance, Continuously developing marketing playbooks, Marketing library with ad templates, flyers, direct mail, etc.

Financing Assistance: Available