Buy a Lexar Homes Franchise

Lexar Homes is a pioneering franchise in custom, on-your-lot home building, founded in 1993 by Bob Hollis and James Moen to make affordable homeownership a reality through innovative, energy-efficient designs. Recognized as one of America’s largest green home builders since 2010, Lexar has constructed over 5,000 homes with more than 75 unique floor plans tailored to diverse lifestyles and budgets, emphasizing sustainability, quality, and long-term cost savings via eco-conscious materials and advanced construction technologies. Operating 18 offices across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Arizona, the franchise empowers local builders with proven systems, state-of-the-art project management software, comprehensive training—including hands-on workshops and industry events like the International Builders’ Show—and ongoing corporate support from experts in marketing, operations, and green building practices. Franchisees benefit from volume purchasing for cost savings (homes starting at about $48 per square foot, half the national average), exclusive local market integration, and a collaborative network that fosters efficiency, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. Ideal for aspiring home builders seeking scalability without starting from scratch, Lexar Homes offers a recession-resilient model in the booming on-your-lot sector, backed by a legacy of reliability and a commitment to building better communities through superior craftsmanship and environmental stewardship.

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Why buy a Lexar Homes Franchise?

Lexar Homes stands out in the custom on-your-lot home building franchise space through its pioneering focus on energy-efficient, green homes that deliver true long-term affordability while upholding premium quality and customization. Franchisees benefit from a proven system refined over 30+ years and 5,000+ homes built, featuring 75+ proprietary floor plans, in-house drafting/engineering, Buildertrend integration, collective purchasing power, and comprehensive corporate support in marketing, SOPs, and training—enabling rapid scaling without starting from scratch. Unlike traditional builders, Lexar empowers independent operators with regional adaptability across WA, OR, ID, and AZ, lifetime structural warranties, and a mission-driven culture prioritizing sustainable homeownership for families.

Lexar Homes Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Send us an inquiry for more information.

  • Royalty

    • 4%-12%

  • Training & Support

    • Continuous support from corporate team provides marketing strategies and business guidance for franchise success.

    • Franchise owners attend industry events including Construction Instruction, International Builders' Show, BuildRight Conference, and Professional Women in Building Retreat.

    • Multiple annual training sessions led by internal experts on project management and green building techniques.

Lexar Homes – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Lexar Homes provides franchisees with robust support through comprehensive training sessions held multiple times annually, covering project management, green building techniques, and business operations, led by experienced corporate teams. Ongoing assistance includes expert guidance in marketing, web presence, online sales coordination, internal drafting and engineering, Buildertrend software integration, pricing tools, standard operating procedures (SOPs), collective purchasing power for cost savings, and collaboration opportunities. Franchisees also gain access to premier industry events such as the International Builders’ Show, Construction Instruction workshops, and BuildRight Conference, enabling them to stay ahead of trends and network effectively while scaling their custom home-building businesses across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Arizona.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Lexar Homes has garnered notable recognition for its excellence in custom home building and franchise operations. In the 2024 Parade of Homes awards, the brand earned the Members Doing Business with Members Award and People's Choice Award Category 3, along with Best Exterior Appeal Award in Category 3 (over 3,500 sq ft). These accolades highlight Lexar Homes' commitment to quality craftsmanship and community engagement across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Arizona, where it has built over 5,000 homes since 1993.

  3. Industry / Market

    The custom home building industry, which Lexar Homes serves through its on-your-lot franchise model, is experiencing steady growth amid a resilient housing market less sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. In Q3 2025, U.S. custom home starts reached 51,000 units (up 6% year-over-year), with a four-quarter total of 187,000 homes, capturing over 19% market share of single-family starts—bolstered by rising household wealth and stock market gains. The broader residential construction market is valued at $6.15 trillion in 2026, projected to grow to $8.66 trillion by 2032 at a 5.8% CAGR, driven by urbanization, demand for personalized luxury homes, and technological advancements. Lexar Homes positions franchisees to capitalize on this expansion across high-growth regions like the Pacific Northwest and Southwest, where custom builds offer strong profitability prospects.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Lexar Homes seeks franchise owners with construction or home building experience, such as framers, project managers, or family trade backgrounds, who demonstrate strong leadership and community commitment. Ideal candidates embrace the franchise model's proprietary plans, SOPs, and collaborative support while being entrepreneurial enough to manage local operations and scale in competitive markets like the Pacific Northwest. Business acumen for marketing, sales coordination, and energy-efficient custom builds on client land is essential, along with a passion for affordable homeownership and adaptability to regional regulations across WA, OR, ID, and AZ.

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