Fibrenew is the world’s largest franchise specializing in leather, plastic, and vinyl restoration. Founded in 1985 and franchising since 1987, the brand operates 300+ locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Chile, and New Zealand. The mobile-based model serves automotive, residential, commercial, medical, marine, and aviation markets.
At a Glance
- Liquid Capital Required: $25,000 (Liquid Capital refers to readily available cash or cash-equivalent assets that can be accessed without borrowing, selling a primary residence, or relying on future income.)
- Ownership Model: Owner-operator
- Location Type: Home-based / Mobile
- Time Commitment: Full-time
- Experience Required: None; must not be colorblind
Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- Flat monthly royalty — no percentage fees
- 37 years franchising with 300+ locations
- Six market verticals diversify revenue streams
- Services can’t be outsourced or replaced by AI
- Proprietary products not available off-the-shelf
About Fibrenew Franchise Opportunity
Fibrenew started in 1985 and began franchising in 1987 — nearly four decades of refining the business model through every economic cycle. The franchise restores damaged leather, plastic, and vinyl that’s been ripped, faded, stained, cracked, or scratched, offering customers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to replacement.
The brand serves six distinct markets: automotive dealerships and owners, residential homeowners, commercial businesses, medical clinics and hospitals, marine vessels, and aviation. This diversification creates multiple revenue streams that insulate franchisees from downturns in any single sector.
Why Franchise With Fibrenew?
- Flat monthly royalty structure — $795/month regardless of revenue. No percentage-based fees means no financial reporting requirements and no penalty for scaling. The more you earn, the more you keep.
- Six-market diversification — Automotive, residential, commercial, medical, marine, and aviation verticals provide multiple revenue streams. When one market slows, others sustain the business.
- Proprietary products and methods — Fibrenew researches and develops its own restoration products in-house. These materials aren’t available off-the-shelf and can’t be replicated by competitors using generic supplies.
- AI-proof service delivery — The art and science of color matching, texture restoration, and hands-on repair can’t be outsourced or automated. This is skilled craftsmanship that requires human expertise.
- Mobile efficiency — Operations run from a minivan or SUV. No commercial lease, no storefront overhead. Drive to the customer, perform the service, move to the next job.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: Leather, plastic, and vinyl are everywhere — homes, offices, vehicles, boats, planes, medical facilities, restaurants, and retail. Replacement is expensive and wasteful. Fibrenew positions franchisees as the cost-effective, environmentally responsible alternative that saves customers money while keeping items out of landfills.
Competitive Advantage: Fibrenew holds over 3x the market share of its nearest competitor in the restoration space. The proprietary product line, developed in-house over nearly 40 years, delivers results that generic products can’t match. The flat royalty structure is rare in franchising and becomes increasingly advantageous as revenue grows.
ABF Timing Insight: With 300+ locations and a goal of 500 within five years, Fibrenew is actively expanding while maintaining system quality. The brand ranks on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and their Top Franchises Under $100K list. Some franchisees have operated for decades, with multi-generational business transfers — a durability indicator few franchises can claim.
Training & Support
- Three-phase initial training — Comprehensive program covering technical restoration skills, sales techniques, marketing implementation, and business building. No prior experience required.
- Weekly Wednesday workshops — Company-wide Zoom sessions provide technical training, business strategy discussions, and peer collaboration across the entire franchise network.
- On-demand field support — Experienced support staff available by phone, live video chat, text, email, or dedicated support app. Solutions developed collaboratively when challenges arise.
- Annual seminars and continued education — Regular training opportunities keep skills sharp with new tips, techniques, and procedures as the industry evolves.
- Multi-channel marketing support — Lead generation through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google Ads, plus alliances with warranty companies, retailers, and manufacturers.
Franchise Owners That Thrive
- Enjoys working with hands and seeing tangible results
- Can distinguish colors adequately (colorblindness disqualifies)
- Comfortable with relationship selling and customer service
- Entrepreneurial drive to build something independently
- No restoration or technical experience required
Franchise Fit & Capital Readiness
Who Is NOT A Good Fit for This Franchise
Are you seeking passive or absentee ownership? This requires hands-on service delivery, especially initially.
Are you colorblind? Color matching is essential to the restoration process — colorblindness is a disqualifying factor.
Are you uncomfortable with mobile service work and customer-facing sales? Both drive the business.
Do you have less than $25,000 in liquid capital?
If you answered yes to any of these, this franchise may not be the right fit. Candidates who do not meet the financial criteria below are typically not approved by the franchisor.
Investment Readiness Check
- Liquid Capital Required: $25,000 — required for consideration
- Ownership timeline: 60–90 days from signing to launch
- Credit verified during qualification process
- Total investment ranges $102,105 – $122,280
- Exclusive territories with collaboration encouraged between franchisees
All financial thresholds are set by the franchisor and are non-negotiable during approval.
Franchisor Authority Disclosure
America’s Best Franchises provides guidance and introductions. Final approval criteria, financial thresholds, and territory decisions are determined exclusively by the franchisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need prior restoration or technical experience?
A. No. Fibrenew’s training program is designed for people with zero experience. Many successful franchisees had no restoration background before joining. The only physical requirement is adequate color vision — colorblindness disqualifies candidates.
Q. How does the flat royalty work?
A. Fibrenew charges $795/month (U.S.) regardless of your revenue. No percentage-based royalties, no financial reporting requirements. The more you earn, the more you keep.
Q. What vehicle do I need?
A. Most franchisees operate from a minivan or small SUV. Equipment and products are compact. Some use full-sized trucks or vans depending on preference.
Next Steps
By submitting this form, you confirm that you meet the liquid capital requirement of $25,000 established by the franchisor.
Complete the form below to request a qualification review and discuss territory availability for Fibrenew.
This profile represents general franchise information. Individual results may vary. Refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.
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Before I started my Fibrenew business, I heard, ‘you will be in business for yourself, but not by yourself’…having now started my own Fibrenew business I can say that’s true. The support is phenomenal. I always get an answer to any question I have, and I always feel I have a team behind me in my business.
The ENTIRE HQ staff ROCK. Great, great people. You are innovative and responsive to franchisees, and you LISTEN.
You guys do not take comments as criticism, you take it as an opportunity to fill a need that wants to be filled or a change that makes a real difference and new products that put another bullet in our guns.
Kudos to you for building an awesome team. From my first phone conversation with Matt Woodcock through today. I have only experienced a positive and knowledgeable staff. The training and support team is fabulous. Denver does a great job getting my orders shipped quickly. I cannot forget Phaedra, Jamie, and France. They made our decision to join the Fibrenew team easy. And it is a decision we don’t regret.
One of the biggest reasons I decided to join Fibrenew was because of the support system. From the official support team to our fellow Fibrenew franchisees, it is more like a family. You can count on folks to readily help you out when you are in need of an answer or faced with a situation you have not encountered previously! There is a great deal of support here and I am extremely grateful for that.