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People want to start businesses for many different reasons: financial security, being your own boss, a sense of accomplishment. But people choose a Live Green, Live Smart Builders franchise for one additional reason: Because it matters. If you have been searching for a business that will make a difference not only in your life, but in the lives of children and families in your community and the world we all call home, then Live Green, Live Smart Builders may be right for you.
Live Green, Live Smart Builders was founded in 2007 as the for-profit offshoot of the Live Green, Live Smart Institute, an organization focused on environmental initiatives to design low impact, green, sustainable and environmentally friendly housing.
We are searching for motivated entrepreneurs that truly want to make a difference through their profession, who want to significantly impact their community and environment and enjoy the rewards of owning their own business. If making a positive impact on the health of our planet and "being the boss" in your own business are dreams of yours, we strongly encourage you to read on about the Live Green, Live Smart Builders franchise opportunities and contact us when you are ready to investigate the next steps in helping your community while making your dream a reality. Thank you for your interest in the Live Green, Live Smart Builders franchise opportunity.
Below is a quick comparison of Live Green, Live Smart Builders against other Building & Remodeling franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Live Green, Live Smart Builders with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
5 Day Kitchens | $27,000-$95,000 | 4 - 5% Sliding Scale | $88,100-$375,600 | |
ABC Seamless | $12,000 | 2%-5% | 0.5% | $86,000-$268,500 |
American Asphalt Sealcoating | $15,000 | 5-7% | $35,000-$45,000 | |
Amramp | $49,250 | 12% Phased over 4 years | Nat'l 1%-3% Local 3%-6% | $130,785-$211,345 |
AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg | $50,000 | 2%-4.25% | $360,000-$637,000 | |
Archadeck | $49,500 | 3%-6% | 1.5% | $75,950-$103,550 |
Build Your Own American Dream Home | $25,000 | $40,000 | ||
Candlewick Homes | $50,000 | 5% | $300,000-$1,300,000 | |
City Wide Facility Solutions | $70,000 | 5% | 1% | $233,150-$404,100 |
Closet & Storage Concepts | $44,500 | 5% | $96,500-$499,000 | |
Closet Tailors | N/A | $40,000-$150,000 | ||
Concrete Raising of America | $34,900-$42,500 | 4-8% | $34,900-$249,400 | |
Crop & Drop Counter Tops | $35,000 | $154,000 | ||
DECKStraordinaire | $5,000 | 6% | $9,500 | |
Dream Doors | $50,000 | Fixed monthly Franchise fee | $85,000-And Up | |
Dry-B-Lo | $15,000-$25,000 | 7.5% | $65,700-$147,500 | |
Epcon Communities | $50,000 | 1% to 2% | $500/ month | $887,200-$4,569,000 |
Forcefield | N/A | $84,000-And Up | ||
G.J. Gardner Homes | $50,000 | $200,000-$300,000 | ||
Garage Living | $60,000 | 6.5% | 6% Local + 2% Nat'l | $236,750-$313,500 |
Global Garage | N/A | $88,000-$225,000 | ||
Gutter Genie | N/A | $75,000-$135,000 | ||
Gutter Guys, The | $15,000 | 5% | $91,700 | |
Hickory Dickory Decks | $50,000 | 6% | $50,001-$100,000 | |
Houston Remodel Pros | N/A | $50,000 | ||
IdeaVision | N/A | $12,400 | ||
Kitchen Solvers | $35,000 | 6% | 1% | $88,031-$113,292 |
Kitchen Tune-Up | $72,000 | 7%-2% | 1% | $94,973-$129,077 |
LEI Home Enhancements | $49,500 | $71,100-$141,700 | ||
Luxury Bath Systems | $16,000 | 0 | $20,000-$40,000 | |
Med+/ MedPlus Home Health Care | $24,000 | $50,000-$75,000 | ||
Millenia Manufactured Homes | N/A | $130,000-$170,000 | ||
More Space Place | $29,500 | 5% | $102,800-$185,100 | |
Next Day Access | $48,000 | $103,025-$135,200 | ||
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System | $15,000 | 5% | $41,000-$167,000 | |
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom | $15,000 | 5% | $42,400-$120,700 | |
Owner/Builder Network, The | $30,000 | 10% | $98,950-$208,300 | |
PremierGarage | $35,000-$75,000 | $3.5K-7.5K/yr. | $129,950-$408,000 | |
PuroSystems | $35,000 | 8-10% | $81,500-$122,400 | |
Renovation Professionals | $24,500 | 4% | $28,500-$50,980 | |
Revland | $35,000 | $196,400-$501,750 | ||
RSU Contractors | $20,000 | $66,000-$156,500 | ||
Storm Guard Restoration | $49,000-$100,000 | 6.25% | 0.75% | $169,400-$295,100 |
UBuildIt | $35,000 | $1,000 monthly | $113,500-$223,800 | |
United States Seamless | $8,500 | Varies | $49,500-$147,000 | |
United Water Restoration | $49,000-$210,000 | $3,000/mo or 2% | $159,342-$441,874 |