Start a Level Up Automation Franchise in 2025

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $52K - $68K

Units as of 2024: 10 900.0% over 3 years

Level Up Automation is a business technology, design, and automation organization providing services in the United States. Level Up Automation was founded in 2016 by several veterans with over 40 years of experience in electronic technology.

Becoming a Level Up Automation franchisee may enable you to be the point of contact for clients looking for cutting-edge smart home and intelligent building technologies. These technologies are expected to improve their home and workspace and encourage productivity, wellness, and creativity.

Why You May Want To Start a Level Up Automation Franchise

A Level Up Automation franchise may be suitable for those looking to involve themselves in the technology field. If you believe that technology is an extremely important field with which to get involved, opening a Level Up Automation franchise could be a nice fit.

You don’t need to be tech-savvy if you are interested in becoming a Level Up Automation franchisee. However, having a genuine love for technology as a field will get you a long way. Some examples of services and products that Level Up Automation offers include installing commercial Wi-Fi networks, digital sign solutions and video walls, smart energy, commercial EV chargers, and intelligent space design.

What Might Make a Level Up Automation Franchise a Good Choice?

Level Up Automation prides itself on meeting clients’ needs no matter what technology service they want. That might seem to be a big responsibility to carry, but Level Up Automation may not expect high service volume when you first begin your franchise.

When you open up the business, you may not need to prepare a dedicated building for it. You can run the operation from your home or even from a mobile unit. Additionally, if you are still busy with other activities, you can run the franchise on a part-time basis, which is defined as less than 40 hours a week. That said, even with this leeway, you still need to show sincere dedication to manage and grow your business no matter how much time and money you initially put in.

Speaking of money, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees.

How To Open a Level Up Automation Franchise Franchise

First and foremost, before making any commitment, you should do your own research on whether the franchise will attract enough demand in your local area. In the case of Level Up Automation, you should look for companies or offices that will benefit from having a more automated working environment or room redesign. For instance, a company may be looking to set up a commercial Wi-Fi spot or conference rooms and virtual meetings with intelligent design.

You should start preparing for the application process only after being confident that Level Up Automation is the right choice for you. With this in mind, it may be a good idea to ask the Level Up Automation franchising team questions to make a more informed decision.

Company Overview

About Level Up Automation

Industry	Home Improvement
Related Categories	Miscellaneous Home-Improvement Businesses, Miscellaneous Tech Businesses, Services (Other)
Founded	2016
Parent Company	Level Up Your Home LLC
Leadership	Jennifer Mallett, CEO
Corporate Address	290 W. Main St. Northborough, MA 01532
Social	Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2021 (4 years)
# of employees at HQ	12
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide.
# of Units	10 (as of 2024)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Level Up Automation franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$35,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$51,800 - $68,200
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	10% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	6.5%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	1%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	10 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

In-House Financing	Level Up Automation offers in-house financing to cover the following: equipment, inventory, accounts receivable
Third Party Financing	Level Up Automation has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	16 hours
Classroom Training	80 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Lease Negotiation Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	Yes
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes