Source: FranopolisAdvanced Fresh Concepts
Advanced Fresh Concepts franchises food-service counters, primarily in supermarkets, offering freshly prepared sushi and other Asian meals. Its customers are retail shoppers seeking prepared meals or snacks.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Food Inventory low: $1,000 | $1,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $1,000 to $10,000 |
| AFC Food Manager Examination & Certification low: $75 | $75 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $75 to $500 per certification |
| Insurance per location low: $68 | $68 to $4,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $68 to $4,800 |
| Initial Fee low: $5,000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial Fee (1) $5,000 |
| Training Fee low: $500 | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $500 to $1,500 |
| Tuberculosis, Drug Testing, Criminal Background Checks, Credit and Background Check Fee low: $250 | $250 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Tuberculosis, Drug Testing and Criminal Background Checks, Credit and $250 to $1,000 |
| Professional Advisor low: $250 | $250 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $250 to $5,000 |
| Total for new Freshly Go Counter low: $26,983 | $26,983 to $124,611 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $26,983 to $124,611 |
| Uniforms low: $80 | $80 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $80 to $500 |
| Pricing Labels and Computer System and Label Printer Purchase Price low: $2,329 | $2,329 to $5,380 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $2,329 to $5,380 |
| Total if purchasing existing counter low: $27,983 | $27,983 to $134,611 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 $27,983 to $134,611 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months low: $12,000 | $12,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $12,000 to $70,000 |
| Licenses & Permits low: $200 | $200 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $200 to $3,000 |
| Technology Fee (3 months) low: $231 | $231 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $231 |
| Operating Manual/SSOP Fee low: $0 | $0 to $200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $0 to $200 |
| Equipment and Small Wares Purchase Price low: $3,000 | $3,000 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $3,000 to $7,500 |
| Travel and Living Expenses while Training low: $2,000 | $2,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $2,000 to $10,000 |
| Purchase of already existing AFC operated Freshly Go Counter from us low: $1,000 | $1,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $1,000 to $10,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee per Freshly Go Counter | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Insufficient funds fee | 10% of the check, electronic funds transfer, or other payment due | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Customer satisfaction fee | Up to $1,000 per complaint | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Management fee | currently $500 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer to entity fee; first request has no charge | $250 for each subsequent request | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Account broker fee | $100 to $500 per quarter | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| On-site additional training | Up to $500 per person, per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Third-party delivery fee range | 0% to 6.5% of Gross Sales of delivered food | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Shipping administrative fee | Up to 2 ½% of total purchase price | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Pricing labels, 25 rolls per box | $320 per box | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Compensation to franchisor cap generally | amount paid to us will generally not exceed 20% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Audit charge minimum when discrepancy is 1% or more | no less than $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Early termination fee after first year | $3,000 if terminated after first year of operation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Mailing and reproduction | up to $100 per shipment | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Late fee; plus 12% interest | greater of $250 or 10% of the amount due | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Technology fee | Currently $77 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Manual lease fee | Up to $200 for each Freshly Go Counter | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial training fee per person | $500 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Ongoing training fee | currently $25 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional training | $500 per person, plus costs of attending | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Compensation to franchisor; percent ranges for facility and franchisor | Typically 15% to 35% of Gross Sales to the store or other facility where you are located, and 5% to 20% of Gross Sales to us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Default charge | Up to $1,000 per default | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Early termination fee first year | $10,000 if terminated within first year of operation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer fee; $10,000 first year, $3,000 thereafter plus costs | $10,000, if transfer requested within first year of operation; or $3,000, if transfer requested after first year of operation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Inspection fee | $1,000 per unit, plus costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Warranty renewal fee | currently $99 for the first two years or $199 for the first three years | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Training fee for existing location buyer | $500 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Lab test | Up to $500 per sample tested | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Direct deposit fee | $5 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Extended Producer Responsibility fee | Up to $2000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Local store marketing expense range | 0% to 0.25% of Gross Sales to the store or other facility where you are located | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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19Reported Business Results
The franchisor does not provide claims about future franchisee financial results or past results of its company-owned or franchised locations.
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