The Tailored Closet

What The Tailored Closet does

The Tailored Closet, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Irvine, California (operated by Organized Spaces, LLC), is a North American home organization franchise specializing in custom closet systems and whole-home storage solutions. Its product portfolio spans custom closets, pantries, mudrooms, entryways, home offices, laundry rooms, wall beds (Murphy beds), craft and hobby rooms, and commercial storage solutions. The core technology stack consists of a proprietary 3D design software that generates real-time custom renderings during in-home consultations, paired with a cloud-based CRM for lead and customer management. The company operates within Home Franchise Concepts, a subsidiary of the $24.7B privately held JM Family Enterprises, alongside sister brands PremierGarage, Budget Blinds, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, Two Maids, Lightspeed Restoration, and Bark & Mane.

The business is a franchise-led model selling territories to independent franchisees who conduct free in-home consultations, produce 3D designs, and execute installations within protected territories of at least 100,000 households. New franchisees pay an initial fee of $74,950, with total franchise investment ranging from $177,130 to $270,650 and a $105,000 liquid capital requirement; veterans receive a 15% fee discount, and in-house financing of up to $44,000 is available. Corporate revenue is generated through one-time initial franchise fees, recurring royalty and National Advertising Fund contributions, while franchisee-level revenue is generated through product sale and installation of custom storage solutions. Lead generation is supported by NAF-funded national digital campaigns, Facebook/Instagram presence, Google PPC via vetted Premier Partners, email marketing, and franchisee-localized websites with SEO.

The Tailored Closet serves two primary customer segments: residential homeowners and renters (the primary segment) seeking whole-home organization solutions across life transitions, and a secondary small business and commercial segment covering retail, restaurants, healthcare, schools, government, property management, and new construction. The brand has been recognized on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 10+ consecutive years (#474 in 2026), was ranked #421 in the Franchise Times Top 400 (2024), received an IFA Franchisee of the Year award (2024), and earned a Best of Houzz designation. In 2022, the brand was separated from the former Tailored Living entity, spinning off PremierGarage as a sister brand to enable focused growth within the Home Franchise Concepts portfolio.

Name

The Tailored Closet

Legal name

Organized Spaces, LLC

Website

https://tailoredcloset.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Tailored Closet is a North American home organization franchise (under Home Franchise Concepts / JM Family Enterprises) that designs, sells, and installs custom closets, pantries, mudrooms, home offices, wall beds, and commercial storage solutions for residential homeowners, renters, and small businesses through nearly 200 independently owned franchise territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Closets and Home Organization

NAICS

Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers (4491), Home Furnishings Retailers (44912)

SIC

Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700), Retail-Furniture Stores (5712)

akta.pro primary industry

Closet & Wardrobe Storage Systems (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Closet Systems & Custom Closet Retail (CRAIAJAA), Closet & Wardrobe Organizing (HSAFAKAC), Closet Systems & Storage Installation (closet organizers, wall racks) (HSAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Custom closet systems
• Home organization solutions
• Closet franchise services
• Custom storage installation
• Whole-home organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees: Initial franchise fee of $74,950 charged to new franchisees for the right to operate a The Tailored Closet franchise location.
2. Franchise Royalties and Ongoing Fees: Ongoing royalty payments and National Advertising Fund contributions from franchisees. The franchise model generates recurring revenue through franchisee royalties and marketing fund contributions.
3. Custom Closet and Organization Products and Installation Services: Franchise locations sell and install custom closet systems, home organization solutions, and related products directly to consumers, generating product and installation revenue at the franchisee level.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Tailored Closet designs, sells, and installs custom closet systems and whole-home organization solutions—including pantries, mudrooms, entryways, home offices, laundry rooms, wall beds (Murphy beds), and craft/hobby rooms—for residential and small commercial customers. Products and services are delivered through nearly 200 independently owned and operated franchise locations across North America using a proprietary 3D design process and free in-home consultations.

Product overview

The Tailored Closet is a home organization franchise offering custom closet systems and whole-home storage solutions. The core product is the Custom Closet line, which has expanded into comprehensive Home Organization Systems covering craft rooms, entryways/mudrooms, home offices, pantries, and laundry rooms. The portfolio includes space-saving Wall Beds (Murphy Beds) and extends into Commercial Storage Solutions for business environments. All offerings feature design customization through 3D design technology, with components like accessories, hardware, and finishes available as part of the product ecosystem. The company operates through nearly 200 independently owned franchise locations across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Closets

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #474 overall in Entrepreneur Franchise 500 2026 and in the 10+ Consecutive Years Club
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PremierGaragecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011PremierGarage began as a strategic alliance with The Tailored Closet in 2011, evolving together under the Tailored Living® brand. In 2022, the companies separated into two distinct brands within the Home Franchise Concepts family. PremierGarage specializes in garage organization, flooring, and cabinetry while The Tailored Closet focuses on closets and whole-home interior organization. The brands cross-refer on their consumer websites and share a franchise leadership team and parent company.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ClosetMaid: ClosetMaid (an Emerson Electric subsidiary) manufactures and distributes wire and laminate closet shelving systems sold through home improvement retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's. Comparable as a closet organization brand competing for the same end consumer, but at mass-market DIY price points rather than custom-installed solutions.
• IKEA: IKEA offers modular DIY closet and storage systems (PAX, ALGOT, etc.) at mass-market price points through its global retail footprint and online channel. It serves a similar residential organization need but at the lower-cost, self-installed end of the market, creating competitive pressure on custom-installed offerings.
• The Container Store: The Container Store is a national specialty retailer of storage and organization products, including its proprietary Elfa shelving line and custom Closet installation services. It overlaps with The Tailored Closet on closet and home organization but addresses a broader horizontal organization customer and offers many DIY alternatives alongside custom services.
• Rubbermaid (storage organization): Rubbermaid is a leading manufacturer of consumer storage and organization products (closet systems, bins, shelving) sold through mass retailers. It competes in the broader home organization category with off-the-shelf and modular solutions aimed at DIY consumers rather than fully custom installations.

Direct peers

• California Closets: California Closets is one of the largest and oldest custom closet franchise brands in North America, offering custom-designed closets, garages, and home organization systems through company-owned and franchised locations. It is the most direct comparable to The Tailored Closet in product, delivery model, and target customer.
• Closet Factory: Closet Factory designs and installs custom closets, home offices, pantries, and garage storage through company-owned and franchised locations across the U.S. Highly comparable to The Tailored Closet in custom design, in-home sales motion, and product breadth.
• Closets by Design: Closets by Design operates a franchise model selling custom closets, garage systems, and home organization solutions with in-home consultations. Closely comparable to The Tailored Closet in service model, product mix, and residential customer base.
• PremierGarage: PremierGarage is a sister franchise brand under Home Franchise Concepts, specializing in custom garage organization, cabinetry, and flooring. It shares HFC's franchise platform, training, and marketing infrastructure with The Tailored Closet, with whom it cross-refers customers.

Emerging players

• Neat Method: Neat Method is a national professional home organizing service offering decluttering, organizing, and styling solutions for residential clients. It targets the same homeowner customer base as The Tailored Closet but on the services side rather than installed products, and represents a complementary or alternative offering.
• EasyClosets: EasyClosets sells made-to-order closet and storage systems online with DIY installation options. It targets a similar residential customer seeking custom organization but at a lower price point and without in-home consultation, positioning it as a hybrid between DIY retail and full-service custom installation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HFCFranchiseOps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thetailoredcloset
• Instagramtiktok.com/@thetailoredcloset
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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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