Griswold International, Inc. franchise: cost, fees & unit track record
Opening a Griswold International, Inc. franchise takes $106,350 – $133,100 all-in, per its franchise disclosure filings (data as of 2026-05). The initial franchise fee is $63,750. Anything the filings do not state is marked "Not disclosed" below — never estimated. The ledger below itemizes every figure we can source for Griswold International, Inc., each one dated, so you can check the numbers before anyone gets your contact details.
Griswold International, Inc. franchise costs and fees
| Verification mark | Cost item | Low | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise feeOne-time, paid to the franchisor at signing | $63,750 | $63,750 | $63,750 | |
| Initial investment (all-in)FDD Item 7-derived range: build-out, equipment, opening costs | $106,350 | $133,100 | $106,350 to $133,100 | |
| Net worth requiredFranchisor's stated qualification minimum | Not disclosed1 | Not disclosed1 | ||
| Liquid cash requiredFranchisor's stated qualification minimum | Not disclosed1 | Not disclosed1 | ||
| Cash to open (all-in range) | $106,350 | $133,100 | $106,350 to $133,100 | |
- 1 "Not disclosed" means Griswold International, Inc.'s filings do not state this figure. We publish the gap instead of estimating it.
| RoyaltyOngoing, % of sales | Not disclosed |
|---|---|
| Ad fundOngoing, % of sales | Not disclosed |
| Initial termLength of the first franchise agreement | Not disclosed |
See the full Griswold International, Inc. cost breakdown — what's in that number and what isn't
How Griswold International, Inc.'s cost compares
A dollar figure means more with a yardstick. Here is where Griswold International, Inc.'s disclosed cost sits against the Professional Services category:
- Minimum startup cost of $106,350 — about 1.3× the Professional Services median of $84,700.
- Initial franchise fee of $63,750 — about 1.6× the Professional Services median of $39,700.
Category medians are computed from the Professional Services brands in our data that disclosed each figure — a benchmark for scale, not a quality judgment. See all Professional Services franchises
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How Griswold International, Inc.'s units have held up
Openings and closures from FDD Item 20-style unit history, 2017–2019: began the window at 85 units; 8 units opened, 8 closed, ending at 87 units. (partial records: 2018 is not in the source data — totals span the reported years only.)
Not enough history to compute a survival figure — we need at least three years of unit data, and we don't extrapolate.
What about earnings?
We don't publish per-brand earnings figures — for Griswold International, Inc. or anyone else. The only primary source is Item 19 of the brand's own franchise disclosure document (FDD), and no law requires a franchisor to publish one, so the "average owner income" numbers circulating elsewhere are usually unsourced or survivorship-biased. Ask Griswold International, Inc. for its current FDD and read Item 19 yourself — and if there is no Item 19, that silence is information too.
What this data can't tell you
Everything on this page comes from disclosure filings — fees, ranges, and unit counts. Four questions that matter just as much are not in any filing we can source, so we say so instead of guessing:
- The hours and the labor
- No dataset field says whether Griswold International, Inc. is a manage-from-a-laptop business or a 60-hour week in disguise. Item 15 of the FDD states whether you're obligated to run the business personally, and Item 11 lists what the franchisor actually does for you — then ask current owners what their week looks like (validation calls), not the sales team.
- How hands-on the ownership really is
- "Semi-absentee" is a pitch, not a filing field. Treat any hands-off claim as unverified until it's consistent with Item 15 and with what multiple current franchisees tell you — what absentee ownership actually means.
- Your territory — whether it's protected, and whether it's open
- Two territory questions sit outside our data. Whether Griswold International, Inc. grants a protected or exclusive area is set in Item 12 of the FDD and varies brand to brand — some grant none, and the carve-outs (online sales, national accounts) matter as much as the map. And filing data can't say what's open in your market this month; only Griswold International, Inc. can confirm current availability. Ask both before you inquire, and get the answer in writing.
- What owners earn
- Covered honestly above: our dataset has no earnings fields, the only primary source is the brand's own Item 19, and here is how to read that evidence.
About the Griswold International, Inc. franchise
Griswold International, Inc. is a professional services franchisor with 87 units at the end of 2019 (FDD Item 20-style unit history). Between 2017 and 2019, it began the window at 85 units; its filings record 8 unit openings and 8 closures, ending at 87 units (partial records: 2018 is not in the source data — totals span the reported years only). Its parent company is Griswold Investors, LLC.
Disclosure filings report 4 franchise-related lawsuits. Review Item 3 of the FDD. (as of 2026-05)
From the franchisor's materials
Griswold International, Inc. is a franchise that offers high-quality home improvement and maintenance services, emphasizing customer satisfaction and a diverse range of products. The company supports local entrepreneurs through its franchise model by providing training, marketing assistance, and a focus on energy efficiency and innovative solutions.
Griswold International, Inc. franchise: quick answers
- How much does a Griswold International, Inc. franchise cost?
- $106,350 – $133,100 all-in to open, per Griswold International, Inc.'s franchise disclosure filings (data as of 2026-05).
- How many Griswold International, Inc. units are there?
- 87 units at the end of 2019 (FDD Item 20-style unit history).