Franchise analysis

Showhomes

Showhomes franchises provide services to residential real estate properties including home management, staging, makeovers, decorating, interior updating, and the sale and rental of furniture, artwork and accessories.

Related guides

Learn the key concepts, risks, and evaluation frameworks relevant to this franchise.

What is an FDD and how to read it

A guided tour of the Franchise Disclosure Document so you know where to look for fees, risks, and performance.

How to read Item 19 financials

How to interpret earnings claims, sample sizes, averages vs medians, and what is missing in Item 19.

Understanding the total investment required

How to go beyond the headline numbers in the FDD to estimate real all in costs including working capital.

Self storage and real estate hybrid models

Where these concepts sit between operations and real estate investment.

Red flags to watch for in an FDD

Twelve patterns in disclosure documents that experienced buyers treat as serious warning signs.