Question 1

What experience do I need to become an Honest Abe Roofing franchise owner?

Accepted Answer

Prior business operations or staff management experience is a plus, as is honesty, a passion for customer service, and being detail-oriented. Direct experience in a roofing, construction or similar business, especially in a sales role, is helpful but not required to open your own Honest Abe Roofing franchise. Current roofing contractors may, however, be considered as possible franchise candidates. No matter your background or experience, we’ll provide you the tools, training, and products you need to open a construction business and confidently sell roofing and other related services to your growing customer base.

Question 2

What is provided as part of the Honest Abe Roofing program?

Accepted Answer

We will provide a pre-opening training program for franchisees and/or their designated managers at a corporate location. This program will last 12 weeks, including up to ten days of in-person training at headquarters in Terre Haute Indiana, covering sales, customer service, recruiting and training new staff and subcontractors, using AbeConnect business software, scheduling, installation, repairs, networking, marketing, reporting requirements and more. In addition, we will present franchisees with a copy of our confidential operations manual to help run the business properly on a day-to-day basis.  See www.https://www.honestaberoofingfranchise.com/training-support

Question 3

How much is the initial investment to own an Honest Abe Roofing Franchise?

Accepted Answer

The projected initial investment range for a single-territory, start-up business is between $185,025 and $466,341 (approx.). As with any new venture, it’s important to have adequate capital to fund the initial business growth stages. To learn more about the initial investment click here.(https://www.honestaberoofingfranchise.com/investment)

Question 4

Is financing available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple options for financing your franchise start-up. Honest Abe Roofing is accredited by the SBA and is listed as an approved franchise on their directory. In addition, we have relationships with third-party franchise financing specialists who have programs specifically designed for start-up businesses. Working with the SBA or banks who are familiar with Honest Abe Roofing makes the process simpler for you. Contact our team for more information.

Question 5

Are there ongoing fees to pay?

Accepted Answer

There is a royalty fee equal to 5% of gross sales, with minimum sales requirements to be met, and a brand development fund contribution of 2%. A technology fee is $200/month/user. These fees allow us to fund our ongoing support services and the continued development of product lines and supply channels, marketing tools, training programs, and systems upgrades.

Question 6

Will I have any help advertising my new franchise?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We will provide a grand opening advertising plan for your local marketing. After your grand opening, we provide continuous marketing support, including detailed marketing plans, on an ongoing basis.

Question 7

How do I get started? What is the term of the agreement?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to have an initial consultation with a Franchise Advisor.  You can fill out the form on this page to be contacted by one, or you can call 866-587-5171 and ask to speak to a Franchise Advisor.
 
READ THIS BLOG ARTICLE FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE STEPS TO OPENING A FRANCHISE:  
https://www.honestaberoofingfranchise.com/post/how-do-i-start-a-franchise
 
The initial term of your agreement is seven years, with two additional renewal agreement options.

Question 8

How much money can I earn from owning an Honest Abe Roofing Franchise

Accepted Answer

The revenue question is an important one to have answered before investing in any franchise system, but a lot of franchises shy away from answering.  Not us.  We provide as much information as possible to our franchise candidates regarding the potential revenue.  According to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average Honest Abe Roofing Franchise location generated $3.25 million in annual revenue in 2023.

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