Do It Best Corp.

$DIBCF500 #501
CategoryRetail
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Retail Businesses
Locations4,053
Franchisee Count250
Franchise Fee$8,500
Item 7 Low$852,500
Item 7 Midpoint$1,216,500
Item 7 High$1,580,500
Royalty FeesMember Services Fee: $90/month (Basic), $140/month (Enhanced), $195/month (Advanced), plus $75/$125/$165 per month for each additional location respectively. Due Date: See Note 2. Remarks: Basic charge for Member services.
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open9
ParentDo It Best Corp.
Founded1945
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business80
Began Franchising1945
HQFort Wayne, IN
Executives13
LinksWeb
Main Phone(260) 748-5300
FDD IssuedOctober 24, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDD2025 🔒
Franchisor

Do it Best Corp. is a hardware, lumber, and building materials wholesaler and cooperative that sells merchandise primarily to member-owned retail hardware stores, home centers, and lumber dealers for resale to consumers, and also sells directly to consumers through its eCommerce subsidiary.

Do it Best Corp. is a wholly owned entity with no parent company. Key executives include CEO Daniel B. Starr and President Nick Talarico, with approximately 100 support staff.

Do it Best Corp. is a hardware, lumber, and building materials wholesaler and cooperative that sells merchandise primarily to member-owned retail hardware stores, home centers, and lumber dealers for resale to consumers, and also sells directly to consumers through its eCommerce subsidiary.

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The 7-Eleven Charge is the continuing royalty payment you must pay us for your license to use the 7-Eleven service mark, the 7-Eleven System and trade secrets, your lease of the store and 7-Eleven Equipment from us or an affiliate and the continuing services we provide. + 1%
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