
Source: FranopolisChildren's Art Classes
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-unit development agreement total estimated initial investment $180,218–$349,010 | $180,218 to $349,010 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total $180,218 to $349,010 |
| Training-related expenses: $1,000–$6,000 | $1,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Training-Related Expenses (2) $1,000 to $6,000 |
| Signage: $3,500–$10,000 | $3,500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Signage (8) $3,500 to $10,000 |
| Initial local advertising: $10,000–$15,000 | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Local Advertising (3) $10,000 to $15,000 |
| Multi-unit development agreement business planning and miscellaneous expenses $1,000–$5,000 | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Business planning and miscellaneous expenses $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Initial inventory supplies: $10,000–$16,000 | $10,000 to $16,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Inventory and Supplies (6) $10,000 to $16,000 |
| Professional fees: $1,000–$4,000 | $1,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Professional Fees $1,000 to $4,000 |
| Camera security system: $300–$500 | $300 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Camera & Security System $300 to $500 |
| Optional teacher recruiting: $0–$3,500 | $0 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Optional Teacher Recruiting Services (7) $0 to $3,500 |
| Initial franchise fee: $59,950–$59,950 | $59,950 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $59,950 to $59,950 |
| Rent and security deposit for lease/utilities: $8,000–$16,000 | $8,000 to $16,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Rent and Security Deposit for Lease and Utilities (4) $8,000 to $16,000 |
| Computers: $1,500–$2,000 | $1,500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Computers (9) $1,500 to $2,000 |
| Leasehold improvements: $12,000–$88,000 | $12,000 to $88,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Leasehold Improvements, including architectural services (5) $12,000 to $88,000 |
| Insurance 3 months: $300–$600 | $300 to $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance (3 months) $300 to $600 |
| Furniture fixtures equipment: $15,000–$20,000 | $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $15,000 to $20,000 |
| Uniforms: $300–$500 | $300 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Uniforms (11) $300 to $500 |
| Business licenses and permits: $200–$500 | $200 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Business Licenses and Permits $200 to $500 |
| Fingerprinting and background checks: $18–$60 | $18 to $60 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Fingerprinting and background Checks $18 to $60 |
| Total initial investment: $149,268–$294,110 | $149,268 to $294,110 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total $149,268 to $294,110 |
| Additional funds first 3 months: $25,000–$50,000 | $25,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional funds (for first 3 months) (12) $25,000 to $50,000 |
| Software and technology services: $1,200–$1,500 | $1,200 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Software and technology services (10) $1,200 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.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
- you must pay us $59,950 as the initial franchise fee.
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you must pay us $59,950 as the initial franchise fee.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local marketing per month before 150 students | $1,000 per month until your studio has 150 enrolled students | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Minimum royalty begins after months | The minimum royalty requirement begins six months after you open your first school. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Special support daily fee | Currently, $600 per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Insufficient funds fee | Insufficient funds fee $30 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Prior year multiple-unit initial fee | The range of initial franchise fees we charged during the last fiscal year was $49,950 for a single unit and $79,900 for a multiple unit transaction. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Transfer fee per school | Transfer fee $5,000 per CAC school | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer deposit | $2,500 when you notify us of your intent to transfer or sell your business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Royalty rate | The greater of 8.25% of gross sales per month, or $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Relocation fee | Relocation fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Opening deadline extension fee | you must pay us a $5,000 development schedule extension fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Minimum monthly royalty | The greater of 8.25% of gross sales per month, or $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Each additional unit initial fee under MUDA | and $19,950 for each additional unit. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Temporary management fee rate | 10% of gross sales plus our expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Local marketing per month after 150 students | and then $500 per month thereafter. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Noncompliance fee | $500 per instance | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Second unit initial fee under MUDA | reduced to $29,950 for the second unit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $200, plus our out-of-pocket costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late interest annual rate | at a rate equal to 18% per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Third-party markup floor | not to exceed the greater of $500 or 10%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Third-party markup rate max | not to exceed the greater of $500 or 10%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Late fee | Late fee $100 plus interest | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Brand development fund max rate | Up to 1% of gross sales; currently, none. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Replacement curriculum set | currently $500 per set | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Audit threshold | under-reported gross sales by more than 3% for any month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial franchise fee | you must pay us $59,950 as the initial franchise fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| MUDA extension fee | MUDA Extension Fee $5,000 per extension | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Prior year single-unit initial fee low | The range of initial franchise fees we charged during the last fiscal year was $49,950 for a single unit and $79,900 for a multiple unit transaction. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Training fee per person per day | currently $200 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Software subscription monthly | Currently, $483 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Weekly continuing noncompliance fee | we may charge you $250 per week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Reimbursement markup | plus 10% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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