Source: FranopolisChallenge Island
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product/supplies initial investment 500–1000 USD | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Product/supplies $500 $1,000 |
| Insurance Premium initial investment 1040–2125 USD | $1,040 to $2,125 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance Premium $1,040 $2,125 |
| Initial Franchise Fee initial investment 49900–49900 USD | $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Franchise Fee $49,900 $49,900 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) initial investment 4000–10000 USD | $4,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Additional Funds (3 months) $4,000 $10,000 |
| Professional Fees initial investment 1000–5000 USD | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Professional Fees $1,000 $5,000 |
| Business License initial investment 50–500 USD | $50 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Business License $50 $500 |
| Office & Printing Supplies initial investment 200–800 USD | $200 to $800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Office & Printing Supplies $200 $800 |
| Training Expenses initial investment 800–1250 USD | $800 to $1,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Training Expenses $800 $1,250 |
| Initial Marketing Plan initial investment 500–1000 USD | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Marketing Plan $500 $1,000 |
| Total initial investment 58465–74050 USD | $58,465 to $74,050 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Total $58,465 $74,050 |
| Franchise Management Tool initial investment 475–475 USD | $475 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Franchise Management Tool $475 $475 |
| Marketing Materials initial investment 0–500 USD | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Marketing Materials $0 $500 |
| Equipment initial investment 0–1500 USD | $0 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Equipment $0 $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.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
- The initial franchise fee is $49,900
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- Royalty
- 7% of Gross Sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer fee percentage | 15% of the then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional training per day | $1,000 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Existing franchisee additional fee | reduce the initial franchise fee under the second and each additional Franchise Agreement to $39,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Interest monthly | 1.5% per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Local marketing minimum quarterly | At least $500 per quarter | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Technology fee monthly | it would be $250 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Marketing Contribution | 2% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Local marketing annual increase cap | increase by no more than 5% per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial franchise fee | The initial franchise fee is $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Technology fee annual increase cap | no more than a 5% annual increase | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Second/additional new franchisee fee | reduce the initial franchise fee to $34,900 under the second and each additional Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Minimum monthly marketing contribution | Minimum Marketing Contribution of $150 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Educator initial fee discount | we offer a 10% discount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Veteran initial fee discount | we offer a 10% discount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Renewal fee is $5,000 or 10% of then-current initial franchise fee, whichever is more | Renewal Fee $5,000 or 10% of our then-current initial franchise fee (whichever is more) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143 | 7 | 150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 161 | 7 | 168 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 170 | 7 | 177 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · 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 129 143 +14
Company-Owned 2023 7 7 +0
Total Outlets 2023 136 150 +14
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 143 161 +18
Company-Owned 2024 7 7 +0
Total Outlets 2024 150 168 +18
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 161 170 +9
Company-Owned 2025 7 7 +0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 168 177 +9
Inside The FDD
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
The disclosed initial franchise fee is $49,900.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesThe initial franchise fee is $49,900
06Ongoing And Other Fees
The disclosed royalty is 7% of gross sales.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 6 · View Source
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Source Notes7% of Gross Sales
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $58,465 to $74,050. 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 $58,465 $74,050
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 170 franchised locations and 7 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 20 · View Source
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
Spend less time sorting through brands and more time on options worth exploring.
Your Market
Check territory options with franchisors and identify the next questions to ask.
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