Koala Insulation Franchise Turnover Rate: 170%?
The Koala Insulation franchise was founded by Scott Marr and franchise attorney Keith Gross. Koala Insulation is still promoted as a franchise success story by Marr’s Franchise Altitude consulting and investment firm, which shares an office address with Keith Gross’ Gross Law Group. An analysis of Koala Insulation franchise disclosure indicates the chain has a 6-year franchise turnover rate of 170%. We ask: What happened? by Sean Kelly, Founder, Relentless, Inc., Franchise Truth for Veterans
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Scott Marr’s WALLABY WINDOWS Franchise: What Happened?
In 2020, outsourced franchise sales organization (FSO) Franchise Fastlane announced its “partnership” with Scott Marr and Koala Insulation.Franchise Fastlane credited founder Scott Marr’s “appetite for growth” as a key trait that endeared Koala Insulation to the aggressive franchise sellers.
Positioned as a “Semi-Absentee franchise,” an average of 167 franchises were operational from 2020 – 2025.
During that same period, 167 franchises were terminated and 117 were transferred to new owners for a franchise turnover rate of 170%.
What Happened to the Initial Franchise Investors? Was it Not a Semi-Absentee Opportunity?
We’ve compiled a list of the Koala Insulation franchise owners disclosed as having exited prematurely from their 10-year Koala Insulation franchise agreement.
Only three of the original Koala Insulation franchisees appear to still be in business.
Koala Insulation Franchise Owners Who Exited
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This post contains our best effort at piecing together an accurate account from public documents and anonymous tips. It obviously contains gaps and prompts many questions. We have contacted the companies and, when possible, the individuals involved.
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Empower Brands officials, Franchise Fastlane, Franchise Altitude, Scott Marr, Keith Gross, and all others involved are likewise invited to share corrections, explanations or other statements regarding the disclosures posted in the Franchise Disclosure Documents regarding franchisee exits and turnover.
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