Home Improvement
Marla Custom Blinds
Marla Custom Blinds survey, supply and install a varied range of blinds, shutters, awnings and canopies to residential,…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £11,995
- Est. Year
- 1995
- Finance
- Yes
How Much Does a Homewares & DIY Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £22,225 — ranging from £11,995 to £80,000 across 8 UK homewares & diy opportunities.
From
£11,995
minimum investment
Typical
£22,225
median across 8 brands
Up to
£80,000
established models
Choice
8
opportunities
Cheapest Homewares & DIY franchises
Home Improvement
Dress My Windows
Build a profitable business providing a range of stylish, tailor-made curtains, blinds and shutters to a broad market…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £15,000
- Finance
- Yes
Home Improvement
Apollo Blinds
The durable franchise - Apollo Blinds is one of the leading retailer of window blinds, shutters and awnings…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £16,000
- Outlets
- 50
- Est. Year
- 1972
- Finance
- Yes
Event & Wedding Planning
The Christmas Decorators
Run your own Christmas Decorators franchise, providing interior and exterior decorations for a range of clients, both residential…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £20,450
- Est. Year
- 1999
- Finance
- Yes
Retail Franchises
Ripples
Ripples Franchise owners operate their own beautifully appointed showrooms in the luxury retail market predicted to be worth…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £24,000
- Finance
- Yes
Retail Franchises
Local Appliance Rentals
Join a high-demand, low-overhead, high-profit industry at the perfect time. The world’s fastest-growing affordable hire franchise.
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £24,950
- Finance
- Yes
Automotive Franchises
Mac Tools
For Those Who Make The World Their Own
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £25,000
- Est. Year
- 1990
- Finance
- Yes
Home Improvement
The Kitchen Depot
Run your own kitchen planning and installation business, benefiting from a well-executed and time-proven brand strategy.
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £80,000
- Finance
- Yes
Want a Homewares & DIY franchise that fits your budget?
Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a homewares & diy franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the homewares & diy opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £11,995, with a typical figure around £22,225 and the most established models reaching about £80,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a homewares & diy franchise cost?
Homewares & DIY franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £11,995, with a typical figure around £22,225 and up to £80,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest homewares & diy franchise?
The lowest-investment homewares & diy franchise currently listed is Marla Custom Blinds, from £11,995. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
