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Bath Tune-Up

FDD-based analysis. Item-level data. No franchisor input.

Bath Tune-Up costs $106,930 to $183,850 to open (2026 FDD Item 7), with a Variable fee model fee structure. Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure, Unit Economics, Litigation History, and Term & Exit Terms, In Line on Operator Validation. Independent analysis, no commissions, no franchisor revenue.
Rank #486 on Entrepreneur 2026Home ImprovementFDD issued 3/11/2026
Ranking ContextRanking from Entrepreneur Media's 2026 Franchise 500. Zorzee is independent and not affiliated with Entrepreneur Media.
Source File2026 Franchise Disclosure Document
About the Brand

About Bath Tune-Up

Bath Tune-Up franchises businesses that provide comprehensive bathroom remodeling and updating services, from complete overhauls of flooring, vanities, countertops, plumbing, showers, and tubs to more targeted updates like shower surrounds, tub-to-shower conversions, and accessibility features. Franchisees also offer related home improvement services such as drywall, general construction, plumbing, and electrical repairs, marketed through local digital advertising, canvassing, home shows, and word-of-mouth referrals. Bath Tune-Up is offered by the same franchisor as Kitchen Tune-Up, whose predecessor has sold kitchen remodeling franchises since 1988, and it competes with handyman businesses, specialized bath remodeling companies, contractors, and general contractors offering bathroom renovation as part of broader services.

Source: Entrepreneur 2026 ranking/profile data and Franchise Disclosure Document, rewritten by Zorzee

Investment Summary

The Numbers At a Glance

Total Investment Range
$106,930 to $183,850
FDD Item 7
Franchise Fee
$19,950
Development fee: Armed Forces, you will also pay us an Initial Territory Fee of $45,000 for the first territory you obtain under your first franchise agreement. We discount the Initial Territory Fee by 15% for new franchisees who are currently-serving or honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces and their spouses. If you are a veteran, active service member or spouse of a veteran or active service member, you will therefore pay a discounted Initial Territory Fee of $38,250. If you enter into a second franchise agreement for a second territory at the same time, the Additional Territory Fee will be $35,000. Otherwise, for any subsequent franchise agreement and territory, the.
FDD Item 5
Royalty + Fees
Variable fee model
Royalty 5.0%-6.0% plus National Advertising Fund 1% = 6.0%-7.0% of Gross Revenue, subject to minimums.
FDD Item 6
Earnings Claim
Disclosed (no combined average)
2025 annual sales for 9 single-territory franchisees.
FDD Item 19

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The FDD Data Table

Everything the 2026 Filing Discloses

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ItemData PointValueSource
Item 3Litigation Actions (total) 3 actions disclosed FDD Item 3
Item 5Initial Franchise Fee The Initial Franchise Fee is $19,950. FDD Item 5
Item 5Development Fee Armed Forces, you will also pay us an Initial Territory Fee of $45,000 for the first territory you obtain under your first franchise agreement. We discount the Initial Territory Fee by 15% for new franchisees who are currently-serving or honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces and their spouses. If you are a veteran, active service member or spouse of a veteran or active service member, you will therefore pay a discounted Initial Territory Fee of $38,250. If you enter into a second franchise agreement for a second territory at the same time, the Additional Territory Fee will be $35,000. Otherwise, for any subsequent franchise agreement and territory, the FDD Item 5
Item 6Royalty Fee Greater of 6.0%-5.0% of Gross Revenue for prior month or monthly minimums ($500 months 4-12; $1,500 thereafter); first three months on actual Gross Revenue with no minimum. FDD Item 6
Item 6National Media Fund Pro FDD Item 6
Item 6Corporate Ad & Development Fund Pro FDD Item 6
Item 6Total Ongoing Fee Burden Pro Calculated (Item 6)
Item 7Total Investment (low) $106,930 FDD Item 7
Item 7Total Investment (high) $183,850 FDD Item 7
Item 8Required Purchases (food/supplies) Pro FDD Item 8
Item 11Franchisor Assistance Pro FDD Item 11
Item 12Exclusive Territory Pro FDD Item 12
Item 12Territory Size Pro FDD Item 12
Item 15Operating Participation Pro FDD Item 15
Item 17Initial Term Length Pro FDD Item 17(a)
Item 17Renewal Terms Pro FDD Item 17(b)-(c)
Item 17Required Remodel at Renewal Pro FDD Item 17(c)
Item 17Termination Triggers Pro FDD Item 17(f)-(h)
Item 17Transfer Fee Pro FDD Item 17(m), Item 6
Item 17ROFR Provisions Pro FDD Item 17(n)
Item 17Post-Termination Non-Compete Pro FDD Item 17(r)
Item 19Revenue Metric Disclosed Yes: Average Unit Metric $338,268 / Median Unit Metric $398,540 FDD Item 19
Item 20Total Franchised Units (2025) 53 FDD Item 20
Item 20Company-Owned Units (2025) 0 FDD Item 20
Item 20Total System Net Unit Growth (YoY) +5 FDD Item 20
Item 20Terminations Pro FDD Item 20
Item 20Agreements Signed, Not Yet Open Pro FDD Item 20
Item 21Audited Financials Pro FDD Item 21
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The Signal Tracker

Five Signals From the 2026 Filing

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Fee Structure
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 6
The Pro Read

Fee load is source-backed from Item 5 and Item 6, with royalty or royalty-equivalent obligations separated from marketing/ad fund obligations.

Unit Economics
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 19
The Pro Read

The franchisor discloses single-territory average and median sales with high and low, but on only nine single-territory franchisees, and the median sits above the average, so a cluster of lower performers pulls the average down. Operators running multiple territories are disclosed separately and earn materially more. A buyer should read the single-territory median and validate the thin sample. Revenue, not profit.

Litigation History
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 3
The Pro Read

FDD Item 3 discloses 3 actions. Case names, allegations, procedural posture, and source quotes are locked in Pro.

Operator Validation
In Line
FDD Item 20
The Pro Read

Item 20 system health is populated from the FDD data layer with latest system count, franchised count, company-owned count, and net-change context.

Term & Exit Terms
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 17
The Pro Read

The initial term is ten years with two five-year renewals. Transfer approval, right of first refusal, nationwide in-term non-compete, and 25-mile post-term non-compete are disclosed.

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Item 19: Earnings Disclosure

What the Earnings Claim Says, and What It Does Not

Bath Tune-Up has Unit Economics data in Item 19, but it does not provide one standard combined unit figure for Free to display. The disclosed cohorts, tiers, ranges, coverage, and read are included in Pro.

Disclosed (no combined average)

The disclosed cohorts, tiers, ranges, coverage, and read are included in Pro. No combined figure is invented or exposed on Free.

What the Number Doesn't Tell You
Free, because misreading Item 19 is one of the costliest mistakes a first-time buyer can make.
  • Item 19 reports the disclosed sales or revenue metric. That is not profit, and not a forecast of what you would personally take home.
  • An average and a median are not the same number. Know which you are shown and how far apart they sit.
  • What reaches you is whatever survives operating costs and debt service. Item 19 never shows that figure.
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Unit Count and Trajectory

A System Still Expanding

Total Units
53
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Franchised
53
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Company-Owned
0
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Total System Net Change (YoY)
+5
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Total System Units, Latest Available FDD Years
48
2023
48
2024
53
2025

Bath Tune-Up trajectory is shown only where source-backed. Missing Item 20 fields stay blank inside the locked layout instead of removing the section.

Source: FDD Item 20 where present. Total system units, franchised plus company-owned. Not financial advice.

Beyond the Net Number
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Litigation History

What FDD Item 3 Discloses

3 actions disclosed in FDD Item 3. Case-level detail remains locked in Pro.

Case 01
Item 3 action disclosed
Case-level detail locked in Pro
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Case 02
Item 3 action disclosed
Case-level detail locked in Pro
The Read · Pro
Case 03
Item 3 action disclosed
Case-level detail locked in Pro
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What a Litigation Count Doesn't Tell You
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  • A count means nothing without scale and time. Always compare it to system size and years covered.
  • The pattern matters more than the total. Repeated allegations matter more than isolated disputes.
  • Concluded and open matters are not the same weight. Open matters require different diligence than old resolved matters.
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Editorial Analysis

The Zorzee Read

The Zorzee Take
The editor's synthesis: what the filing actually means once the numbers, diligence, and operator reality are weighed against each other. The Take names what matters, what does not, and what must be validated before any decision.
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The Inversion
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The Decision

You've Seen the Filing. The Read Is Still the Missing Piece.

The filing tells you what Bath Tune-Up costs to open. Pro adds the read on whether the numbers work for you, in your market, and whether this brand is a business or a job you bought.

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FAQ

Bath Tune-Up Franchise Questions, Answered

How much does a Bath Tune-Up franchise cost?

A Bath Tune-Up franchise costs $106,930 to $183,850 to open, disclosed in FDD Item 7 of the 2026 filing, covering the franchise fee, buildout, equipment, and working capital to breakeven. No commissions, no franchisor revenue, independent analysis only.

What are the royalty and fees for Bath Tune-Up?

Bath Tune-Up uses a Variable fee model fee structure, disclosed in FDD Item 6.

What does Bath Tune-Up disclose in FDD Item 19?

Item 19 for Bath Tune-Up includes a unit sales or revenue metric. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee reads the full metric and what it excludes in the Pro dossier.

Does Bath Tune-Up have any lawsuits or litigation?

Bath Tune-Up's FDD Item 3 discloses 3 legal actions. A raw count means little without scale and time, so weigh it against the system's 53 units and the years covered. The case-level detail is the Pro read.

Is Bath Tune-Up a good franchise investment?

Zorzee does not rate franchises good or bad; it reports what the filing discloses so you can judge fit. Bath Tune-Up shows Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure, Unit Economics, Litigation History, and Term & Exit Terms, In Line on Operator Validation. Whether it fits depends on your capital, your market, and your operating style. Independent analysis, no franchisor revenue.