
Source: FranopolisBlue Moon Estate Sales
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Estate sale equipment/materials | $750 to $1,675 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 Estate Sale Equipment and Materials (Note 5) $750 to $1,675 |
| Computer systems | $3,100 to $3,200 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Computer Systems (Note 8 ) $3,100 to $3,200 |
| Dues and subscriptions | $550 to $650 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Dues and Subscriptions – 3 Months (Note 10 ) $ 550 - $ 650 |
| Professional fees and licenses | $1,250 to $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Professional Fees & Business Licenses (Note 9 ) $1,250 to $2,500 |
| Additional funds three months | $12,000 to $15,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Additional Funds – 3 Months (Note 1 6 ) $12,000 to $15,000 |
| Insurance | $600 to $2,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Insurance – 3 - 6 months (Note 1 5 ) $600 to $2,000 |
| Accounting/payroll three months | $550 to $700 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Accounting & Payroll Services – 3 Months (Note 7 ) $550 to $700 |
| Multi-unit training fee | $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 33 Initial Training Fee $2,500 |
| Initial marketing kit | $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Initial Marketing Kit (Note 11 ) $2,500 |
| Single unit total | $89,515 to $113,325 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Total (Notes ((a) - (d )) $ 89,515 $ 113,325 |
| Vehicle deposit and 3 lease payments | $0 to $11,750 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Vehicle - Deposit & 3 Lease Payments (Note 13) $0 to $11,750 |
| Travel training | $0 to $4,450 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 Travel Expenses for Training (Note 2) $0 to $4,450 |
| Driver safety course | $500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Driver’s Safety Course (Note 14) $500 |
| Grand opening advertising | $8,065 to $8,225 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Grand Opening Advertising & Marketing; Headshot – 4 months (Note 12 ) $8,065 to $8,225 |
| Multi-unit initial franchise fees | $104,500 to $147,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 33 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $ 104,500 - $147,000 |
| Initial franchise fee | $57,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $57,000 |
| Office equipment | $50 to $575 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 Office Equipment (Note 4) $50 to $575 |
| Digital platform setup | $100 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 Digital Platform License Setup (Note 6) $100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card processing minimum | Can range from 2% to 4% | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Veteran initial franchise fee discount | Blue Moon offers a 20 % discount off the initial franchise fee | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Reduced-fee royalty | Reduced Initial Fee Offering ongoing Royalty Fee – 8 % of your Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Google Workspace monthly license | Currently $18.00 per month, per Google Workspace license | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Digital platform license setup | a $100.00 Digital Platform License Setup Fee | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Sales inventory app monthly under 500k | Less than $500,000, you will pay $135/month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| National advertising fee later minimum | minimum payment of $200 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| POS software outlet monthly | Currently $ 85 per outlet | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Training fee | a $2,500 training fee | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| POS device | Currently $ 715 per device to purchase | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Standard royalty | Standard Offering ongoing Royalty Fee – 5 .5 % of your Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| iPad cost minimum | ranges in costs from $100 to $700 per iPad | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Sales inventory app monthly over 500k | Greater than $500,000, you will pay $160/month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| First responder discount | Blue Moon offers a 20 % discount off the initial franchise fee | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Loyalty marketing platform monthly | Currently $80 per outlet/per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Learning management system max | may be up to $50.00 per employee per year | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Brand awareness monthly | Brand Awareness Fee $120/ per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Smartphone monthly minimum | At least $50/month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 | 0 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 59 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 123 | 0 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 59 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 136 | 0 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 59 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 92 109 +17
Company - Owned 2023 0 0 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 109 123 +14
Company - Owned 2024 0 0 0
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 123 136 +13
SourcesCompany - Owned 2025 0 0 0
Inside The FDD
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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 136 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 59 · Item 20 · View Source
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