Klappenberger & Son

$KSLNF500 #501
CategoryHome Improvement
SubcategoryPainting
Locations9
Franchisee Count4
Franchise Fee$47,000
Item 7 Low$61,548
Item 7 Midpoint$103,111
Item 7 High$144,673
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Receipts up to $1,000,000; 4% of Gross Receipts exceeding $1,000,000
Ad / Brand Fund2.3%
Sold Not Open0
Founded1989
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business36
Began FranchisingMarch 2015
HQMyrtle Beach, SC
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(443) 223-0645
FDD IssuedMarch 9, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 1, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Hook & Wilson, LLC grants franchises to establish and operate Klappenberger & Son painting and minor home improvement businesses specializing in interior and exterior painting, staining, wallpaper removal, wall repair, power washing, deck staining, gutter cleaning, carpentry, and miscellaneous handyman repairs, primarily serving residential customers and property managers.

Franchisees are required to use Intuit QuickBooks online for accounting and must utilize designated technology support services for the first three months.

Hook & Wilson, LLC grants franchises to establish and operate Klappenberger & Son painting and minor home improvement businesses specializing in interior and exterior painting, staining, wallpaper removal, wall repair, power washing, deck staining, gutter cleaning, carpentry, and miscellaneous handyman repairs, primarily serving residential customers and property managers.

Read Klappenberger & Son’s complete March 9, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 1 prior year on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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