Source: FranopolisBest In Class Education Center
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Premium low | $875 to $1,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance Premium (3 months) $875 to $1,200 |
| Signage low | $1,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Signage 7 $1,000 to $8,000 |
| Development Fee low | $85,000 to $155,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Development Fee 15 $85,000 to $155,000 |
| Professional Fees low | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Professional Fees 11 $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee high | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Franchise Fee 2 $45,000 |
| Initial Investment to Open First ADA Center low | $39,875 to $101,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Investment to Open Initial Center $39,875 to $101,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Fee high | $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Grand Opening Marketing Fee 12 $10,000 |
| Business License low | $200 to $400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Business License $200 to $400 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Fee low | $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Grand Opening Marketing Fee 12 $10,000 |
| Travel Expenses for Onsite Training low | $1,300 to $3,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Travel Expenses for Onsite Training 4 $1,300 to $3,800 |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment low | $84,875 to $146,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Total Estimated Initial Investment 14 $84,875 to $146,000 |
| Systems Implementation Fee low | $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Systems Implementation Fee 9 $2,000 |
| Build Out & Improvements low | $2,500 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Build Out & Improvements 6 $2,500 to $35,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee low | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Franchise Fee 2 $45,000 |
| Systems Implementation Fee high | $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Systems Implementation Fee 9 $2,000 |
| Utility Deposits low | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Utility Deposits $500 to $1,000 |
| Technology Systems low | $2,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Technology Systems 10 $2,000 to $3,000 |
| Decorating, Furniture & Furnishings low | $3,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Decorating, Furniture & Furnishings 8 $3,000 to $4,000 |
| Initial Training Expenses low | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Training Expenses 3 $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Lease Deposit low | $4,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Lease Deposit 5 $4,000 to $6,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) low | $8,500 to $18,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Additional Funds 13 (3 months) $8,500 to $18,600 |
| Total Estimated Investment ADA low | $124,875 to $256,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Total Estimated Initial Investment 14 $124,875 to $256,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Local marketing rate | 4% of monthly Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Systems implementation fee | a $2,000 implementation fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Management training fee | $700 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| ADA extension fee | $2,500 for each 90-day extension | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Gift card fee monthly cap | Up to $50 per month per Center | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| LMS Special Program Sales rate | 1% of Special Program Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Late fee | Late Fee $100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Maximum annual student fee increase | maximum annual increase is $2 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Management fee daily | $250 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| NSF fee | NSF fee of $50 per incident | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Veteran/qualified educator marketing allowance | additional $5,000 allowance | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty minimum monthly | greater of: (a) $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Grand opening marketing fee | you pay us a $10,000 grand opening marketing fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty Gross Sales rate | 12% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Brand fund Special Program Sales rate | 1% of Special Program Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Prepaid trainer expenses | You pay us $1,500 at least 1 month prior | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial fee third and subsequent centers | 3 rd and subsequent Centers $35,000 per Center | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Maximum ADA extensions | maximum of 4 extensions for a Center | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Minimum additional trainer days | minimum of 2 days | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional trainer per day | additional fee of $350 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Relocation refund percent | refund 75% of the fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Current technology fee | currently $100 per month for 1 email account | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Continuing noncompliance fee | additional $100 fee every 48 hours | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Relocation fee | $1,000 for each new site | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum ADA centers | minimum of 2 Centers | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty Affiliate Program Sales rate | 12% of Affiliate Program Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| LMS Gross Sales rate | 2% of Gross Sales minus Enrichment Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Brand fund current Gross Sales rate | currently 2% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| California interest maximum | limited to 10% per annum in California | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Customer service fee annual cap | Up to $500 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Noncompliance fee | $500 per incident | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| E2 visa extension fee | $2,500 extension fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| ADA extension days | each 90-day extension | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Interest maximum | 15% per annum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Audit understatement threshold | understated sales by 3% or more | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Royalty Special Program Sales rate | 6% of Special Program Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional training fee | $350 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Onsite training travel expense estimate high | $1,300 to $3,800 (estimate) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Site drawing revision fee | charge you a $300 design fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Periodic recertification fee | $100 for periodic recertification | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Monthly student fee cap | maximum of $15 per student per subject per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Development fee for 2 to 4 centers high | development fees ranging from $85,000 to $155,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional email fee | $10 per month for each additional email account | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial fee first center | 1 st Center $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Travel expense estimate high | range from $1,300 to $3,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Transfer fee as percent of current fee | 60% of then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Existing franchisee buyer transfer percent | reduced to 40% if buyer is an existing franchisee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Monthly student base fee | base fee is $8 per student per subject per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial certification fee cap | Up to $200 for initial certification | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial training fee included | inclusive of a $10,000 initial training fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Travel expense estimate low | range from $1,300 to $3,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Brand fund maximum Gross Sales rate | Up to 3% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Local marketing monthly minimum | Greater of $1,000 per month or 4% of monthly Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial fee second center | 2 nd Center $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Onsite training travel expense estimate low | $1,300 to $3,800 (estimate) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology fee maximum monthly | Up to $200 per month per Center | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Development fee for 2 to 4 centers low | development fees ranging from $85,000 to $155,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Conference fee cap per person | Up to $350 per person per conference | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| E2 visa extension days | 90-day extension | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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