FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT KOALA INSULATION

We have a low cost of entry compared to most franchises offering such a large, lucrative and untapped market. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Koala Insulation franchise is estimated to be $200,000 but, is dependent on how many territories you purchase. This includes an initial franchise fee of $49,500.00 that must be paid to the franchisor. Click HERE to go to our startup cost page.

It’s important for you to understand all aspects of the business, but your role is up to you. You can work in the business, manage the company, simply invest, or work to grow and sell the business. We can help you formulate the strategy that works best for your situation.

Koala Insulation sites, both new and existing, are offered either to both our existing franchisees or to franchisee applicants on a first come first pick basis. We can’t predict what will be available for sale at the time the application is completed, but our real estate team will work to position each location for the greatest success possible. If you have the funds we recommend you make the move as soon as possible.

It’s great if you want to be proactive about your family’s financial future. Each applicant must apply individually and have the required minimum non-borrowed personal resources. However, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Koala Insulation is an equal opportunity franchiser. We are seeking the best individuals who are capable of operating a territory, no matter what their race, creed or sex.

Koala Insulation works with several different customer verticals that include: homeowners, contractors, property management companies, business owners, restoration companies, real estate investors and others. We also offer a number of services including insulation installation, air sealing, annual inspections, insulation removal, damage remediation, energy waste analysis and testing.

The demand for affordable insulation is booming. According to The Atlantic, there are roughly 135 million homes in America. An industry study showed that 90% of existing single-family homes are under insulated. We also work with businesses and industrial properties as well, which means there is a lot of demand. In 2019, the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University reported that Americans will spend $450 billion dollars in home remodeling in 2019.

The number of staff depends on how many clients you have. In the beginning, you will start with a few people, but you will need to scale us as you become more established. We will provide coaching on how to hire the best people and how to scale wisely.

No, cold calling is not necessary. Our marketing systems are very robust and cold-calling to get most customers is not necessary.  There are certain customer types that require additional outreach early on but, that can be done by other mediums.

We’ve developed a successful retention strategy for franchise operators to follow. Through the use of Koala’s excellent training program, positive leadership and Koala’s recommended compensation structure, employee hiring and retention is much easier.

Yes, insulation work is manual. However, with the use of our custom-designed installation rigs, the machinery does a big portion of the work allowing the installer to work smarter and more efficiently.