Source: FranopolisCasa de Corazon
What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee: $70,000–$70,000 | $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Franchise Fee 2 $70,000 $70,000 |
| Furniture and equipment: $190,000–$280,000 | $190,000 to $280,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Furniture and Equipment 6 $190,000 $280,000 |
| Total initial investment (low) | $1,014,800 to $5,357,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 TOTAL 1 9 $1,014,800 $5,357,600 |
| Legal and Professional Fees investment — low estimate | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Legal and Professional Fees $10,000 $15,000 Lump sum As incurred Vendors |
| Playground equipment and safety surfacing: $140,000–$150,000 | $140,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Playground Equipment and Safety Surfacing $140,000 $150,000 |
| Internal brand package: $37,000–$51,000 | $37,000 to $51,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Internal Brand Package 8 $37,000 $51,000 |
| Exterior signage: $4,800–$21,600 | $4,800 to $21,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Exterior Signage $4,800 $21,600 |
| Ongoing advertising: $1,500–$3,000 | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Ongoing Advertising 12 $1,500 $3,000 |
| Miscellaneous expenses: $10,000–$20,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Miscellaneous Expenses 17 $10,000 $20,000 |
| Security System investment — low estimate | $45,000 to $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Security System 1 4 $45,000 $55,000 Before opening As agreed Vendor |
| Grand opening advertising: $20,000–$20,000 | $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Grand Opening Advertising 11 $20,000 $20,000 |
| Field trip transportation: $3,000–$55,000 | $3,000 to $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Field Trip Transportation 3 $3,000 $55,000 |
| Permits and licenses: $4,000–$7,000 | $4,000 to $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Permits and Licenses 16 $4,000 $7,000 |
| Technology expenses: $12,000–$17,500 | $12,000 to $17,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Technology Expenses 13 $12,000 $17,500 |
| Pre-opening payroll expenses: $7,500–$24,000 | $7,500 to $24,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Pre-Opening Payroll Expenses $7,500 $24,000 |
| Additional funds first 3 months: $150,000–$250,000 | $150,000 to $250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Additional Funds for First 3 Months 18 $150,000 $250,000 |
| Kitchen equipment: $65,000–$75,000 | $65,000 to $75,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Kitchen Equipment $65,000 $75,000 |
| Real estate and improvements: $75,000–$3,980,000 | $75,000 to $3,980,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Real Estate and Improvements 4 $75,000 $3,980,000 |
| Design fees: $60,000–$120,000 | $60,000 to $120,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Design Fees 5 $60,000 $120,000 |
| Initial supplies: $62,000–$73,000 | $62,000 to $73,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Supplies 7 $62,000 $73,000 |
| Insurance: $7,500–$12,500 | $7,500 to $12,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance 15 $7,500 $12,500 |
| Travel/living expenses while training: $1,500–$5,000 | $1,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Travel and Living Expenses While Training 10 $1,500 $5,000 |
| Curriculum: $39,000–$53,000 | $39,000 to $53,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Curriculum 9 $39,000 $53,000 |
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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Our initial franchise fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”) for a Center is $70,000
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Internal brand package low | cost for this package ranges from $37,000 to $51,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Brand fund contribution rate | 2% of your monthly Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Subsequent center fee discount | we will reduce the Initial Franchise Fee by 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee you would otherwise pay for that Center. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Product purchases low per item | Varies from $5 to $470 per item | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fee | Our initial franchise fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”) for a Center is $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Supplemental curriculum for five classrooms | and $1,300 for 5 classrooms. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Advertising cooperative maximum rate | No more than the Brand Fund Contribution, which is currently 2% of Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Website modification fee | $500 per modification. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Overdue interest rate monthly cap | Lesser of 1.5% per month or highest rate of interest allowed by applicable law. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Product purchases high per item | Varies from $5 to $470 per item | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional curriculum training hourly | After the initial training, $150 per hour plus travel and living expenses of our trainer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Annual local advertising minimum | You must spend at least $10,000 annually to market your Center. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Supplemental curriculum for three classrooms | for 3 pre-school classrooms is $775 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Management fee rate | 5% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Noncompliance fee per violation | $1,000 per violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Audit threshold | at least 2% of Gross Revenue for any month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Convention fee maximum | Up to $1,000 depending upon location. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| New director/manager training max fee | Currently, up to $5,000 depending upon length. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Grand opening advertising minimum | You must spend at least $20,000 on grand opening advertising | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty fee rate | 7% of monthly Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Development fee per center | you must pay us a Development Fee of $10,000 multiplied by the number of Casa de Corazon Centers | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Branded Casa items package high | package ranges from $7,800 to $9,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Veterans program discount | We also provide a 20% discount off the Initial Franchise Fee if you qualify for our Veterans Program. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Internal brand package high | cost for this package ranges from $37,000 to $51,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial curriculum training travel/living max | reimburse us for the travel and living expenses of our trainer, up to $2,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Financial reporting failure fee | $250 per failure. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Branded Casa items package low | package ranges from $7,800 to $9,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Minimum development centers | with a minimum of at least 2 Casa de Corazon Centers. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Operational training hourly | Currently, $150 per hour plus travel and living expenses of our trainers | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Monthly technology fee | Currently, $705 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $1,014,800 to $5,357,600. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL 1 9 $1,014,800 $5,357,600
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