Source: Franopolisabc seamless
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/software — low | $4,000 to $6,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $4,000 to $6,500 |
| Equipment and machine purchases — low | $93,201 to $145,581 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $ 93,201 - $145,581 |
| Vehicle outright purchase range low | $25,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 the actual cost could be between $25,000 and $35,000 |
| Training travel/living expenses — low | $3,000 to $5,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $ 3,000 - $ 5,500 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
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The initial franchise fee is $55,000 for the minimum required one territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Year 4+ minimum royalty | greater of 3% of Gross Receipts for the previous month or $4,000 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial franchise fee | The initial franchise fee is $55,000 for the minimum required one territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Year 1 minimum royalty | greater of 3% of Gross Receipts for the previous month or $1,000 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Royalty rate | Royalty 3 % of monthly Gross Receipts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Default royalty rate | Default Royalty Rate 7% of Gross Receipts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Year 3 minimum royalty | greater of 3% of Gross Receipts for the previous month or $3,000 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Warranty administrative fee | Currently, $100 per violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Veteran discount maximum | eligible to receive a discount of up to 1 0 % off the standard initial franchise fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Seamless gutter machine and trailer | currently costs $ 47,981. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Late charges interest rate | 1.5% per month or the highest amount allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Optional small tools and other items low | Those purchases range between $100 and $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Advertising/marketing contribution | Advertising/ Marketing Contribution 1 % of monthly Gross Receipts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Arrowhead default surcharge | 20% surcharge on the cost of products you purchase from Arrowhead | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Audit understatement threshold | understate your Gross Receipts by 2% or more. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| New seamless siding machine + trailer high estimate | to $94,600 for a new seamless siding machine and trailer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Optional small tools and other items high | Those purchases range between $100 and $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Year 2 minimum royalty | greater of 3% of Gross Receipts for the previous month or $2,000 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee $ 25,000 plus attorney fees we incur in connection with the transfer | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesInside The FDD
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
The initial franchise fee is $55,000 for the required minimum of one territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesThe initial franchise fee is $55,000 for the minimum required one territory.
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