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![]() | Kitchen Tune-Up"Remodeling your Expectations" |

Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$25,000 to $30,000Total Investment
$47,000 to $57,000Required Net Worth
$150,000Number of Units
170In Business Since
1975* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document

Overview
Kitchen Tune-Up may be the first or the tenth
franchise you have looked at. We understand that investigating a
franchise can be very time consuming, nerve racking and exciting all at
the same time. Our intent is to guide you through the process of
validating how well we fit together. We have done this before. By
following this schedule, you will complete a throrough validation of
Kitchen Tune-Up and be able to make an educated decision.
Products & Services

Dave Haglund founded Kitchen Tune-Up out of a direct need in the
cabinet industry to repair and renew cabinets and other wood items. In
1975 he had started his own cabinet distributorship and quickly found
success, expanding his business into four locations with more than 60
dealers in three states.
In 1986, Dave made an observation while in a customer’s home. He noticed that the six-year-old kitchen was starting to look a little run-down, but did not need to be entirely replaced. Having run a service-oriented business, Dave asked if the customer would like him to "tune-up" some of the worn areas in the kitchen. The customer was thrilled with the results! At that point, Dave discovered there was a market niche.
Dave worked hard to perfect a process that would restore not only cabinets, but any interior wood surface back to it’s original luster. After years of testing and perfecting, he wanted to share this new concept with the nation and thus decided to franchise the system that he had developed.
He began franchising as Kitchen Tune-Up, Inc. in 1988. The first franchise was sold in Fargo, ND that same year. Kitchen Tune-Up has enjoyed steady growth over the past nineteen years. Kitchen Tune-Up stands alone in the wide variety of services and products that we offer. Our nationwide presence offers the customer the best of both worlds, competitive pricing and outstanding customer service.
In 1986, Dave made an observation while in a customer’s home. He noticed that the six-year-old kitchen was starting to look a little run-down, but did not need to be entirely replaced. Having run a service-oriented business, Dave asked if the customer would like him to "tune-up" some of the worn areas in the kitchen. The customer was thrilled with the results! At that point, Dave discovered there was a market niche.
Dave worked hard to perfect a process that would restore not only cabinets, but any interior wood surface back to it’s original luster. After years of testing and perfecting, he wanted to share this new concept with the nation and thus decided to franchise the system that he had developed.
He began franchising as Kitchen Tune-Up, Inc. in 1988. The first franchise was sold in Fargo, ND that same year. Kitchen Tune-Up has enjoyed steady growth over the past nineteen years. Kitchen Tune-Up stands alone in the wide variety of services and products that we offer. Our nationwide presence offers the customer the best of both worlds, competitive pricing and outstanding customer service.
Training & Support

Why Kitchen Tune-Up?

Small changes. Big difference.
It’s what we do. But we do it differently than other remodeling companies — without the typical remodeling hassles. Kitchen Tune-Up® offers a wide range of custom services and products that cater specifically to our franchisees needs and demands. From a simple Tune-Up to a completely new kitchen, Kitchen Tune-Up® will help you design and create the kitchen your customers desired — quickly and easily. It is our pledge to our franchisees.
It’s what we do. But we do it differently than other remodeling companies — without the typical remodeling hassles. Kitchen Tune-Up® offers a wide range of custom services and products that cater specifically to our franchisees needs and demands. From a simple Tune-Up to a completely new kitchen, Kitchen Tune-Up® will help you design and create the kitchen your customers desired — quickly and easily. It is our pledge to our franchisees.