Source: FranopolisCareDiem
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $45,000 |
| Real property low | $0 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Real Property, whether purchased or leased (4) $0 to $1,500 |
| Office equipment low | $500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Office Equipment and Supplies (5) $500 to $2,500 |
| Vehicle/signage low | $0 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Vehicle and vehicle signage (9) $0 to $7,500 |
| Licensure/security etc low | $2,000 to $9,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Licensure, Permits, Security Deposits, utility deposits, pre-paid expenses (7) $2,000 to $9,000 |
| Software/hardware low | $1,500 to $6,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Software and Hardware (8) $1,500 to $6,500 |
| Training expenses low | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Training Expenses (2) $0 to $3,000 |
| Initial supplies low | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Initial supplies (not office-related) (6) $500 to $1,500 |
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 advertising months 7-12 rate | Months 1 – 6 after opening of your Franchised Business 2% of Gross Revenue Months 7 – 12: 2% of Gross Revenue or $500, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Technology/platform monthly fee high | Currently, $750 to $900 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional training high daily | Currently $500 to $1,000 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Local advertising monthly minimum months 7-12 | Months 7 – 12: 2% of Gross Revenue or $500, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Brand development fund current rate | Currently, 2% of Gross Revenue, or $250 per Territory per month, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Advertising cooperative maximum | Currently not assessed, up to 3% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Brand development fund maximum | Up to 3% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Local advertising monthly minimum months 13-24 | Months 13 – 24: 2% of Gross Revenue or $1,000, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Annual conference fee per attendee | currently $500 per attendee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| New manager training per person | $3,000 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Launch support/grand opening fee | You must pay us a launch support and grand opening fee (“Launch Support /Grand Opening Fee”) in the amount of $3,000 to support your initial business launch | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Ongoing training current daily | Currently $500 per day per trainer, plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Royalty high rate | Between 5% and 5.5% of your Gross Revenue, depending on your total annual Gross Revenue or the applicable Minimum Royalty Fee, whichever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Royalty low rate | Between 5% and 5.5% of your Gross Revenue, depending on your total annual Gross Revenue or the applicable Minimum Royalty Fee, whichever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology/platform monthly fee low | Currently, $750 to $900 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Local advertising monthly minimum months 25+ | Months 25+: 2% of Gross Revenue or $1,500, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional training low daily | Currently $500 to $1,000 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Brand development monthly minimum | $250 per Territory per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesInside The FDD
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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.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 19 · View Source
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