The Patch Boys franchise gives entrepreneurs a way to build a local service business around drywall, plaster and ceiling repairs. Part of BELFOR Franchise Group, the brand combines this focused repair specialty with operating standards, training and business technology. Its appeal is practical: organizing jobs, leading a team and developing customer relationships while delivering work that helps restore homes and other properties.
Brand History and Development
The brand’s operating roots include a Brooklyn business that ran from 2006 to 2019. Its predecessor offered franchises from 2015 through early 2020. BELFOR Franchise Group acquired the franchise assets on June 4, 2020, and Patch Boys International became the franchisor, offering franchises from August 2020. The March 30, 2026 FDD describes continued development of a nationwide network of local owners using shared methods and standards.
The Local Service Business
The franchise provides light restoration and reconstruction services, including installing or repairing drywall, plaster and ceiling treatments, with related painting and trim replacement. An owner may operate from a home office within the assigned territory or an approved commercial space. This is a local operating business: the owner organizes the business around service delivery, customer communication and the brand’s required procedures.
The March 30, 2026 FDD estimates an initial investment of $74,500–$105,900 for one territory. That range includes a $44,900 initial franchise fee and an $8,000 initial package, plus other startup requirements. The package includes branded materials, marketing items, consumables and an allowance toward required van graphics. Item 7 also accounts for such expenses as technology, supplies, vehicle-related costs, insurance, training travel and startup working capital. The franchise fee is one component of the total investment.
Financing and Eligibility
Item 10 states that qualified buyers of a standard territory may be offered financing for up to 40% of the initial franchise fee. The disclosed terms include a minimum $26,940 down payment, 9% interest, a term of up to three years and personal guarantees. The franchisor also describes assistance facilitating SBA loans. Financing remains subject to qualification and does not cover the entire startup budget. Item 5 includes eligible veteran and first-responder discounts; applicants must meet the applicable conditions, and those two discounts cannot be combined.
Pre-Opening Training
Preparation begins with JumpStart, combining online modules, manuals and guided local activities such as financial planning, territory review, advertising, insurance and permits. Completion is required within two months of signing and before in-person training. Initial instruction lasts up to four days at Ann Arbor, Michigan, or another designated location. Classroom and practical subjects include sales, marketing, software, estimating, business management and technical work. The managing owner or designated manager must complete the program satisfactorily; owners pay travel and living expenses.
Opening and Ongoing Support
Launch resources include operating manuals, brand standards, an initial package and a dedicated business phone number. After opening, the framework includes support for required franchise-management software and updates to operating standards. Guidance on marketing, supplies, accounting and daily operations is provided to the extent the franchisor considers necessary. Conventions, refresher instruction and additional field training may involve separate fees and owner travel costs. The support should be understood in terms of the specific obligations disclosed in Item 11.
Why Consider Patch Boys Ownership
The Patch Boys is worth considering for entrepreneurs who want to build a service business around a defined trade specialty and local customer relationships. Its drywall, plaster and ceiling focus gives owners a clear service offering to explain to customers, while franchise training and operating resources provide a framework for learning the business. The opportunity may suit someone who enjoys coordinating people and jobs, communicating with customers and maintaining workmanship standards.
For a fuller overview of the brand, history, training and investment, visit our Patch Boys franchise profile. This guide was reviewed against the March 30, 2026 FDD, Items 1, 5, 7, 10 and 11. The current disclosure and any applicable amendments should be reviewed for the territory and purchase under consideration.