Franchise FAQ
You’re not buying a logo. You’re buying a way to build that already works: written prices before work starts, a one-year guarantee in writing, and a live person on every call. These answers come from running the business, not a pitch deck.
Common Questions
Do I need construction experience to own a Fielding ADU Builders franchise?
No, construction experience is not required to own a Fielding ADU Builders franchise. What you need is the ability to run a business, manage people, and follow a system. We teach the building side. The Garrison Standard has been refined since 2006, and our training covers estimating, permitting, project management, and quality control. If you’ve managed teams, sold work, or run any operation where details matter, you have the raw material.
What is the total investment range for a Fielding ADU Builders franchise?
The total investment range depends on your market, real estate costs, and how you stage your launch, and the specific figures are disclosed in our Franchise Disclosure Document. You’ll see real numbers, not a teaser rate, when we send the FDD. We’d rather have you look at actual line items early than waste months on a number that shifts later. Call (361) 315-4177 and we’ll walk you through what to expect for your area.
Is financing available to open a location?
We can direct you to third-party lenders familiar with franchise lending, but Fielding ADU Builders does not offer financing and does not guarantee any loan approval. SBA-backed loans are a common path for our franchisees, and a written business plan from our team helps. What we won’t do is promise you capital that isn’t ours to promise. Your financing is between you and your lender.
Will I have protected territory or exclusivity?
Each franchise agreement defines a territory, and the FDD spells out exactly what protection that territory includes. We negotiate territories case by case because a dense suburb and a rural county are not the same animal. You’ll know your boundaries before you sign. You’ll also know what happens if demand outgrows them.
How long does training last?
Initial training covers the systems, not just the sales talk, and it runs long enough that you can price a real job before you leave. You’ll learn to read plans, estimate labor and materials, run a permitting calendar, and hold crews to the Done Right Promise. Training is a mix of classroom work and time on active job sites. You don’t graduate by sitting in a room. You graduate by writing a price that holds.
What ongoing fees or royalties does Fielding ADU Builders charge?
Ongoing fees include a royalty and a marketing contribution, and the exact percentages are in the FDD. They’re standard in structure but not padded. You’ll see what the royalty funds: brand materials, systems updates, ongoing training access, and the operational support you lean on once you’re live. If a fee doesn’t buy something real, we don’t charge it.
How long does it take to open a Fielding ADU Builders location?
The timeline from signed agreement to taking your first deposit typically runs a few months to half a year, depending on real estate, permitting for your own office or shop space, and licensing in your state. If you move fast, we move fast. But we won’t hand you a territory and wish you luck. You open when you’ve priced a job correctly with our team watching, not before.
What support does the franchisor provide after opening?
You get operational support that runs the same way for every owner: a live person on the phone, help with estimating on complex ADU or addition builds, and training refreshers for your crew. We stay involved on the systems side, not the day-to-day decisions that are yours to make. When something goes sideways on a build, you’re not calling an automated menu. You’re calling someone who has built.
Who is the ideal Fielding ADU Builders franchisee?
The ideal owner is someone who hates sloppy work and no-show contractors as much as we do. You don’t need to swing a hammer, but you need to sweat the details: written quotes, permit timelines, crew scheduling, site cleanliness. If the phrase “leave the site clean and squared away” makes sense to you, we should talk. If you’re looking for a passive investment, this isn’t it.
What is the next step if I’m interested?
Call (361) 315-4177 and ask for the franchise information packet. You’ll get the FDD, a breakdown of the investment, and a real conversation with someone who can answer your questions without a script. After that, we’ll schedule a call to dig into your market and see if it’s a fit. No pressure tactics. No countdown clock. Just the facts and your judgment.
Still Have Questions?
The FDD answers the legal questions. A phone call answers the practical ones. Call (361) 315-4177 and talk to a live person, any hour, any day. Or submit the form below and we’ll respond within one business day.
Written by Reed Calloway, Owner at Fielding ADU Builders, part of the Garrison Partners family since 2006.
