The Investment

The financial requirements for becoming a Verlo® Mattress Factory Stores franchise owner are generally a net worth of at least $325,000, with liquid funds of $75,000.

As described in our Unified Franchise Offering Circular (see disclaimer), these are the estimated start-up costs for the traditional franchise model, which requires one combined production/showroom facility and allows up to 10 satellite (showroom-only) stores.

Start-Up Costs for Production/Showroom Facility:
Initial Franchise Fee $50,000
Travel & Living Expenses During Initial Training $1,000-$4,000
Leasehold Improvements & Related Costs $15,000-$25,000
Opening Inventory & Equipment $79,500-$84,000
Prepaid Rent & Security Deposits $5,000-$12,000
Delivery Truck $3,000-$5,000
Prepaid Advertising $25,000
Working Capital - 3 Months $50,000-$100,000
Total $228,500-$305,000

Start-Up Costs for Satellite Showroom:
Satellite Store Fee $15,000
Leasehold Improvements & Related Costs  $12,000-$17,500
Opening Inventory & Equipment $23,500-$31,000
Prepaid Rent & Security Deposits $3,000-$8,000
Working Capital - 3 Months $20,000-$50,000
Total $73,500-$121,500

"Together, my husband Steve and I own two stores. I'd recommend Verlo® Mattress Factory Stores to any family wanting to open its own franchise."
- Kathy Peardon
  (17+ years)