High-Demand Home Services Business with Team in Place
Koala Insulation franchise for sale in Pinellas Park, Florida
List Price: $749,999 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$1,437,886 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
$300,000 – $400,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
$25,000 – $50,000
Value of Assets
$200,000 – $300,000
Year Established
2023
Business Operates From
My office or commercial location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
$2,000
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
SomeSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Built in just over three years, this insulation business generated $1.43 million in trailing twelve-month revenue through June 2026. The phone keeps ringing. Builder referrals keep coming. Only limited marketing is needed to keep crews busy.
Opened in 2023, the business has already built a strong local reputation with 152 five-star Google reviews, builder relationships that generate repeat business, and strong word-of-mouth referrals. The startup phase is behind it.
A new owner can focus on growing production capacity and capturing more of the demand already present in the market. Vehicles, trailers, equipment, inventory, and an established team are included in the sale.
This opportunity is best suited for a hands-on leader who enjoys building teams and growing a business. It is not a passive investment. Some seller financing is available for the right buyer.
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Growth opportunities
This business offers clear growth opportunities. The most immediate is increasing production capacity to complete more work and capture additional demand already present in the market. The franchise system is also expanding its national builder and commercial relationships, creating additional opportunities that have not yet been fully tapped within these territories.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
The owner currently serves as the business manager, overseeing hiring, team leadership, customer service, and financial management. Five full-time employees handle day-to-day field operations. The ideal buyer is a hands-on leader who can continue building the team, increase production capacity, and capitalize on the demand already present in the market.
Asset Description
The sale price includes all of the assets required to continue operating the business, including three trucks, a blow-in insulation trailer, a spray foam trailer, computer and tablet equipment, painting equipment, two insulation removal machines, a pallet jack, and other tools and equipment used in daily operations. These assets are estimated to have a value of approximately $240,000.
Inventory Description
The franchise's inventory is also included and consists of blown-in insulation, batt insulation, intumescent paint, spray foam materials, and other consumable products valued at approximately $35,000.
Why I Love My Franchise
The strong points are the logo, people really like it. The franchisee group chat that is very active and people can get answers to their questions usually the same day from many others. The new commercial development department at corporate is securing national commercial contracts with builders. There are national partnerships that I have not tapped into,.
About Koala Insulation
Koala Insulation is a residential and commercial insulation franchise built around energy-efficiency services. Franchisees install and upgrade insulation for homeowners and businesses, working across spray foam, blown-in cellulose, dense packing, attic insulation and air sealing to help customers lower heating and cooling costs and improve comfort.
The business runs on a mobile, van-based model with protected local territories, so franchisees operate without a storefront and serve customers directly at the job site. Since 2023, Koala has been part of Empower Brands, a multi-brand franchise group whose portfolio also includes Superior Fence & Rail, JAN-PRO, Conserva Irrigation and Archadeck Outdoor Living.
Launched as a franchise system in 2020, Koala expanded quickly to a national footprint across the United States. The brand positions itself around eco-friendly, energy-saving solutions, giving it a clear niche within the wider home-services market and a customer message tied to both cost savings and sustainability.
Franchisee Support
New owners train through hands-on installation practice in a model-home setting rather than a classroom, working toward master-level certification, with a Standard Operating Procedures manual and video demonstrations to reference afterward. The Koala Coaches Mentorship Program pairs each owner with a seasoned franchisee, and ongoing support spans proprietary marketing and lead-generation tools, operational software for scheduling and customer management, and peer franchisee groups. Resale buyers should confirm what onboarding and Koala Coaches mentorship transfers to incoming owners, and what system and certification access carries over.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Koala Insulation ranked No. 166 on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500, and No. 1 in the insulation category, after first appearing at No. 242 in 2022. It was named a Top Brand by Franchise Journal in 2021 and is an ENERGY STAR Partner with the US EPA, with further recognition tied to the American Chemistry Council, HomeAdvisor and the National Association of Home Builders. As part of Empower Brands, it sits within a portfolio repeatedly ranked in national franchise lists. Resale buyers should weigh brand-level recognition alongside the specific territory's local reviews and reputation.
Industry / Market
The US insulation market is valued at over $12.5 billion and is projected to grow at about 6.4% a year through 2030, supported by rising energy costs and growing homeowner focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. Insulation is largely a needs-based, year-round service that holds up across economic cycles, with demand spanning both residential and commercial buildings. For resale buyers, that steady backdrop matters alongside local factors: housing stock, regional energy prices and the strength of the specific territory's customer and referral base.
Ideal Owner
Koala suits a hands-on local operator who can lead a small installation crew and stay involved in day-to-day operations, particularly in the early stages. Insulation or construction experience helps but is not required; more important are sales drive, strong customer-service instincts and the ability to build local relationships and a community reputation. The model rewards owners comfortable coordinating field crews, managing scheduling and selling energy-efficiency services to both homeowners and commercial clients.