Source: Franopolis

Children's Art Classes

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Research Data: Franopolis

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2026 FDD Research
Initial Franchise Feeyou must pay us $59,950 as the initial franchise fee.Sources
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What It Costs

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Where Your Startup Money Goes
CostDisclosed AmountSource
Multi-unit development agreement total estimated initial investment $180,218–$349,010$180,218 to $349,0102026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Total $180,218 to $349,010

Training-related expenses: $1,000–$6,000$1,000 to $6,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Training-Related Expenses (2) $1,000 to $6,000

Signage: $3,500–$10,000$3,500 to $10,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Signage (8) $3,500 to $10,000

Initial local advertising: $10,000–$15,000$10,000 to $15,0002026 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 $5,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Business planning and miscellaneous expenses $1,000 to $5,000

Initial inventory supplies: $10,000–$16,000$10,000 to $16,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Initial Inventory and Supplies (6) $10,000 to $16,000

Professional fees: $1,000–$4,000$1,000 to $4,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Professional Fees $1,000 to $4,000

Camera security system: $300–$500$300 to $5002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Camera & Security System $300 to $500

Optional teacher recruiting: $0–$3,500$0 to $3,5002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Optional Teacher Recruiting Services (7) $0 to $3,500

Initial franchise fee: $59,950–$59,950$59,9502026 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 $16,0002026 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 $2,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Computers (9) $1,500 to $2,000

Leasehold improvements: $12,000–$88,000$12,000 to $88,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Leasehold Improvements, including architectural services (5) $12,000 to $88,000

Insurance 3 months: $300–$600$300 to $6002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Insurance (3 months) $300 to $600

Furniture fixtures equipment: $15,000–$20,000$15,000 to $20,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $15,000 to $20,000

Uniforms: $300–$500$300 to $5002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Uniforms (11) $300 to $500

Business licenses and permits: $200–$500$200 to $5002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Business Licenses and Permits $200 to $500

Fingerprinting and background checks: $18–$60$18 to $602026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Fingerprinting and background Checks $18 to $60

Total initial investment: $149,268–$294,110$149,268 to $294,1102026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Total $149,268 to $294,110

Additional funds first 3 months: $25,000–$50,000$25,000 to $50,0002026 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 $1,5002026 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.

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Key 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

Review Fee Sources
Fees And Payment Terms
FeeDisclosed TermsSource
Local marketing per month before 150 students$1,000 per month until your studio has 150 enrolled students2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Minimum royalty begins after monthsThe minimum royalty requirement begins six months after you open your first school.2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Special support daily feeCurrently, $600 per day.2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Insufficient funds feeInsufficient funds fee $302026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Prior year multiple-unit initial feeThe 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 schoolTransfer fee $5,000 per CAC school2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Transfer deposit$2,500 when you notify us of your intent to transfer or sell your business2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Royalty rateThe greater of 8.25% of gross sales per month, or $5002026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Relocation feeRelocation fee $5,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Opening deadline extension feeyou must pay us a $5,000 development schedule extension fee.2026 FDD · PDF Page 10
Minimum monthly royaltyThe greater of 8.25% of gross sales per month, or $5002026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Each additional unit initial fee under MUDAand $19,950 for each additional unit.2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Renewal feeRenewal fee $5,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Temporary management fee rate10% of gross sales plus our expenses2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Local marketing per month after 150 studentsand then $500 per month thereafter.2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Noncompliance fee$500 per instance2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Second unit initial fee under MUDAreduced to $29,950 for the second unit2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Special inspection feeCurrently $200, plus our out-of-pocket costs2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Late interest annual rateat a rate equal to 18% per year2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Third-party markup floornot to exceed the greater of $500 or 10%.2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Third-party markup rate maxnot to exceed the greater of $500 or 10%.2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Late feeLate fee $100 plus interest2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Brand development fund max rateUp to 1% of gross sales; currently, none.2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Replacement curriculum setcurrently $500 per set2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Audit thresholdunder-reported gross sales by more than 3% for any month.2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Initial franchise feeyou must pay us $59,950 as the initial franchise fee.2026 FDD · PDF Page 10
MUDA extension feeMUDA Extension Fee $5,000 per extension2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Prior year single-unit initial fee lowThe 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 daycurrently $200 per person per day2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Software subscription monthlyCurrently, $483 per month.2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Weekly continuing noncompliance feewe may charge you $250 per week2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Reimbursement markupplus 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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