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Buy a Cabinet IQ Franchise

Cabinet IQ is a kitchen and bath remodeling franchise focused specifically on cabinets and countertops. Founded in 2017 as a family-owned business in Austin, Texas, and franchising since 2022, the brand was built to modernize a fragmented cabinet industry through technology, clearer customer communication and a streamlined design process.

The business runs from a retail showroom, where franchisees and their design staff produce 2D and 3D renderings of a customer’s kitchen or bath and then manage the project through a secure online portal. Installations are carried out by a network of vetted contractor partners, so owners need no prior design or construction experience. The model is built to scale through a hub-and-spoke structure, with a primary showroom supported by additional locations, and accommodates both owner-operator and executive, manager-run ownership.

Cabinet IQ positions itself as a technology-forward alternative to traditional remodelers, emphasising fast project turnaround, entry-level and high-end cabinetry lines and a five-star service reputation. Franchise development is handled by Franchise FastLane, and the system remains an emerging, founder-led network.

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Why buy a Cabinet IQ Franchise?

Buying a Cabinet IQ franchise offers entry into a focused niche within the large and resilient home remodeling category, built around design and sales rather than hands-on construction. Because installations run through vetted contractor partners, owners can concentrate on showroom sales, marketing and customer relationships, while the executive model allows for a largely manager-led operation.

The brand’s technology, including 3D design tools and a customer communication portal, is intended to set it apart from low-tech local competitors and support a premium experience across both entry-level and high-end cabinetry. Franchisees also gain corporate lead generation, proprietary operating systems and the backing of an established franchise sales and support organisation, which can shorten the learning curve for owners new to the trade.

Cabinet IQ Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2016

    • Franchising Since

      2022

    • New Startup Cost

      $298,350 – $454,750

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $59,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $11,900

      greater of 20% of Franchise Fee or $10,000 (per Territory)

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Sales or Minimum Royalty after month 13

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Sales; currently 1%, up to 2%

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      17

    • New Units Opened *

      15

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Cabinet IQ – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Cabinet IQ provides incoming franchisees with 105 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of on-the-job training, delivered in stages through one-on-one virtual and onsite instruction. Ongoing support includes proprietary accounting and financial software, a corporate call center for lead generation, weekly check-in calls, and marketing help spanning SEO, co-op advertising, social media and email campaigns, with shared resources on a company intranet. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and system access carry over to a new owner, and what onboarding is provided for any inherited staff.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Cabinet IQ suits sales- and relationship-driven operators who are comfortable running a showroom, managing local marketing and coordinating vetted contractor partners rather than performing installations themselves. No prior design or construction background is required, making it accessible to first-time owners as well as experienced remodelers. The brand supports two profiles: a hands-on owner-operator involved in design, sales and operations, and an executive owner who oversees a general manager. Either way, success leans on local lead generation, strong customer communication and consistent project management.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    As an emerging brand that began franchising in 2022, Cabinet IQ has built its reputation primarily on a strong base of five-star customer reviews and a technology-led approach to cabinet and countertop remodeling. The family-owned, founder-led business is represented by Franchise FastLane, one of the country's leading franchise sales organisations, reflecting outside confidence in its growth potential. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's reputation, including local reviews, referral sources from contractors and builders, and community visibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US home remodeling market was valued at roughly $498 billion in 2024, and Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies estimates home improvement and repair spending above $600 billion through 2025. Kitchens and baths are among the most common and highest-value projects, and with most US homeowners locked into low mortgage rates, many are choosing to remodel rather than move. An aging housing stock and the kitchen's central role in home value support steady demand. For resale buyers, local housing age, incomes and competition shape how much of this demand a territory can capture.

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