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Buy a The Patch Boys Franchise

The Patch Boys is a drywall repair franchise founded in 2006 and franchising since 2015, specializing exclusively in drywall repair and related wall and ceiling services. Part of the BELFOR Franchise Group, the brand operates as a home-based, mobile service business with protected territories and a crew based out of a branded vehicle.

Franchisees provide drywall repair, ceiling repair, paint matching, drywall installation, popcorn ceiling removal, and texture matching. The model is designed for multiple jobs per day, with a streamlined service offering and minimal equipment requirements. Territories cover defined population areas, giving each franchisee a clear local market to develop.

The brand targets a service gap that most general contractors and handymen decline to fill: small to medium drywall repairs resulting from everyday homeowner damage as well as holes left by plumbers, electricians, and restoration crews. Customers include residential homeowners, landlords, property managers, and trades professionals seeking a reliable repair partner, making contractor referral relationships a meaningful source of repeat work alongside direct consumer inquiries.

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Why buy a The Patch Boys Franchise?

The drywall repair category has few dedicated specialists, and The Patch Boys is a nationally recognized brand in a segment where independent operators and generalist handymen dominate. BELFOR Franchise Group backing, protected territories, and a dedicated marketing team give franchisees structural advantages that independent operators typically lack.

The operating structure keeps fixed costs manageable for franchise owners: no premises lease, minimal equipment, and a small crew relative to most home services categories. Franchisees can develop referral relationships with local plumbers, electricians, and restoration professionals for repeat work alongside direct consumer inquiries. Buying a The Patch Boys franchise means entering a category with consistent demand and a brand with Franchise 500 recognition across multiple years.

The Patch Boys Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2006

    • Franchising Since

      2015

    • New Startup Cost

      $60,526 – $91,926

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $29,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      25%

      of then-current Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      8%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      Up to 2%

      of Gross Sales, not currently assessed.

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      284

    • New Units Opened *

      3

    • Units Transferred *

      12

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $286,552

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

The Patch Boys – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    The Patch Boys provides initial training at its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, covering technical drywall repair methods, sales process, community marketing, and day-to-day operations. The program includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job practice (18 hours classroom, 12 hours on-the-job per FDD disclosures). Ongoing support is delivered through regular coaching sessions and BELFOR Franchise Group's marketing team, which assists franchisees with digital presence and local lead generation. Buyers of an existing Patch Boys unit should confirm what transfer training and system access the franchisor provides to incoming owners.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal owner is a self-starter comfortable with both hands-on field work and active local business development. No prior drywall experience is required, as technical skills are covered in training. Day-to-day success depends on customer relationship skills, responsiveness, and the ability to build referral partnerships with local plumbers, electricians, and restoration contractors. Owners typically manage a small crew and take an active role in sales and community outreach rather than a purely supervisory one. The model suits hands-on operators who prefer field-based work and direct customer interaction.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    The Patch Boys has been recognized on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 list multiple times, most recently ranking #382 in 2025 and earning the #1 position in its service category in 2023. The brand also ranked #67 on Entrepreneur's Fastest Growing Franchises list and has received multiple Franchise Business Review awards, including Top Low-Cost Franchise and Top Home-Based Franchise designations. The franchisor holds VetFran membership. For resale buyers, national brand recognition should be weighed alongside the reputation of the specific territory, including local customer reviews and contractor referral relationships.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US home repair and maintenance market is supported by aging housing stock, rising home values that motivate upkeep investment, and a large base of homeowners for whom drywall damage is a routine occurrence. Drywall is used in an estimated 96% of US homes, and common damage causes—everyday accidents, nail pops, settling cracks, and holes left by tradespeople after plumbing or electrical work—create recurring repair needs that most contractors decline to handle. The absence of a dedicated national competitor in small-to-medium residential drywall repair gives established franchisees a differentiated market position in their local territories.

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