Source: FranopolisClass 101
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee low | $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Franchise Fee $49,900 $49,900 |
| Professional Fees low | $1,500 to $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Legal, Accounting and other Professional Fees $1,500 $7,000 |
| Insurance Deposit low | $1,440 to $1,840 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Insurance Deposit $1,440 $1,840 |
| Grand Opening Marketing low | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Grand Opening Marketing $10,000 $15,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits low | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Business Licenses and Permits $500 $1,000 |
| Computer Systems and other Systems low | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Computer Systems, A/V, Security and Other Systems $3,000 $5,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee high | $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Franchise Fee $49,900 $49,900 |
| Initial Supplies low | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Initial Supplies $500 $1,000 |
| Signage low | $2,000 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Signage (Exterior and Interior) $2,000 $12,000 |
| Development Fee low | $94,810 to $134,730 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Development Fee for two to three Class 101 Businesses $94,810 $134,730 |
| Leasehold and Tenant Improvements low | $1,500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Leasehold and Tenant Improvements $1,500 $10,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment low | $2,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment $2,000 $10,000 |
| First business investment excluding initial franchise fee low | $33,800 to $88,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Investment for the first Class 101 Business $33,800 $88,400 |
| Development legal fees low | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Legal, Accounting and Other Fees $3,000 $5,000 |
| Lease Payments low | $0 to $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Lease Payments (one month rent and security deposit) $0 $7,000 |
| Training Related Expenses low | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Training Related Expenses $2,500 $5,000 |
| Unit total low | $83,700 to $138,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 TOTAL $83,700 $138,300 |
| Development agreement total low | $131,610 to $228,130 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 TOTAL 4 $131,610 $228,130 |
| Additional Funds — 3 Months low | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Additional Funds – 3 Months $10,000 $15,000 |
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
- The initial franchise fee is $49,900.
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional on-site assistance daily high | $500 to $2,500 per day, plus our expenses for travel and accommodations | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Call center fee cap monthly | The sum of the Service Fee and your pro-rata share of E-Commerce Variable Cost, as defined in Note 6 (but not to exceed $1,200 per month). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer fee — non-controlling transfer | $3,500 but only if the Non-Controlling interest is transferred to an approved Owner and limited to one time per rolling twelve-month period. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| 2025 single-unit initial fee — low | In 2025, we charged initial franchise fees ranging from $23,940 to $39,900 for a single Class 101 franchise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Conference fee — maximum attendee | Currently $950 to $1,350 per attendee, up to $1,500 per attendee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Development Agreement transfer fee base | $25,000 plus $1,500 for each Class 101 Franchised Business yet to be developed | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Development Agreement liquidated damages cap | The lesser of i) $100,000 and ii) the Minimum Royalty fee, multiplied by 36, multiplied by the number of units undeveloped under the Development Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Customer Card Program administrative fee maximum | an administrative cost (of up to 7%) for participating in these programs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Conference fee — current high attendee | Currently $950 to $1,350 per attendee, up to $1,500 per attendee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Holdover fee per day | $250 per day that you operate after the expiration of the term of the Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Grand opening expenditure — low | You must spend between $10,000 and $15,000 in connection with your grand opening of the Franchised Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interest rate cap | Lesser of 18% per year or maximum lawful rate in your state | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Local marketing expenditure — maximum | Up to 6% of monthly Gross Sales, minus the portion we designate for NAF Contribution; currently 4% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Supplier review fee — low | this fee typically ranges from $250 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| 2025 single-unit initial fee — high | In 2025, we charged initial franchise fees ranging from $23,940 to $39,900 for a single Class 101 franchise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Development Agreement liquidated damages multiplier | the Minimum Royalty fee, multiplied by 36, multiplied by the number of units undeveloped under the Development Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer fee — existing franchisee | 25% of our then-current initial franchise fee if Controlling interest is transferred to an approved existing franchisee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Local marketing expenditure — current | Up to 6% of monthly Gross Sales, minus the portion we designate for NAF Contribution; currently 4% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Development Agreement transfer fee per undeveloped unit | $25,000 plus $1,500 for each Class 101 Franchised Business yet to be developed | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial training fee — additional person current daily | then-current training fee (currently, $500 per day but not to exceed $1,000 per day) for each additional person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Renewal fee rate | 25% of our then-current initial franchise fee plus reimbursement of our legal and professional expenses and our other costs incurred in connection with the renewal | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Supplier review fee — high | this fee typically ranges from $250 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Relocation fee rate | 25% of our then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial franchise fee | The initial franchise fee is $49,900. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Compliance review — audit low | currently, $1,500 to $3,500 per audit depending on the scope of the audit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Resale program fee current floor | our then-current initial franchise fee (currently $49,900) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Resale program fee purchase price rate | the greater of 4% of the purchase price paid for your Franchised Business ... or our then-current initial franchise fee (currently $49,900) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Technology fee — cap monthly | up to $300 per month or 1% of Gross Sales, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| DISC profile maximum | Currently $15 per profile (not to exceed $25 per profile) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum royalty begins after opening | The Minimum Royalty fee assessment shall begin on the first day of the seventh month following the opening of the Franchised Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| NAF contribution — maximum of monthly Gross Sales | Up to 5% of monthly Gross Sales; currently 2% of monthly Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Veteran incentive discount | We offer a 5% reduction of the initial franchise fee and the Development Fee for active-duty United States military and United States veterans who were honorably discharged. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| DISC profile current | Currently $15 per profile (not to exceed $25 per profile) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional unit incentive discount | We offer a 5% discount off the initial franchise fee and the Development Fee for existing Class 101 and Affiliated Brands franchisees in good standing who wish to purchase additional units. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Technology fee — current monthly | Currently, $149 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| NAF contribution — current | Up to 5% of monthly Gross Sales; currently 2% of monthly Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Development Agreement non-controlling threshold | 20% or less of the total outstanding units or assets in the Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Dashboard access monthly per license | $10 per month per license after the first license | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Payment processing fee cap | but not to exceed 6% of processing amount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Grand opening expenditure — high | You must spend between $10,000 and $15,000 in connection with your grand opening of the Franchised Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Development Agreement admin fee | $3,500 but only if 20% or less of the total outstanding units or assets in the Franchised Business are being transferred to an approved Owner | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Compliance review — audit high | currently, $1,500 to $3,500 per audit depending on the scope of the audit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional training current daily | Then-current additional training fee (currently $500 per day), plus reimbursement of our out-of-pocket costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology fee — Gross Sales rate | up to $300 per month or 1% of Gross Sales, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Conference fee — current low attendee | Currently $950 to $1,350 per attendee, up to $1,500 per attendee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial training fee — additional person daily cap | then-current training fee (currently, $500 per day but not to exceed $1,000 per day) for each additional person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer non-controlling interest threshold | “Non-Controlling interest” means 20% or less than the outstanding shares, interest, or assets in the Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Audit understatement threshold | if an understatement of Gross Sales for the period of any audit is determined to be greater than 2% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Transfer controlling interest threshold | a “Controlling interest” means more than 20% the outstanding shares, interest, or assets in the Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer fee — new franchisee | 50% of our then-current initial franchise fee if Controlling interest is transferred to a new approved franchisee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Royalty — monthly Gross Sales rate | 8% of monthly Gross Sales or $500 per month, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Combined marketing obligation cap | Your total obligation between NAF Contribution, Local Marketing Expenditure, and Advertising Cooperative shall not exceed 6% of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Minimum royalty — monthly | 8% of monthly Gross Sales or $500 per month, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional on-site assistance daily low | $500 to $2,500 per day, plus our expenses for travel and accommodations | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Dashboard access monthly maximum | we do not expect it to exceed $100 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 1 | 58 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 60 · 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.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 49 57 +8
Company-Owned 2023 1 1 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2023 50 58 +8
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
The disclosed initial franchise fee is $49,900.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesThe initial franchise fee is $49,900.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 57 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 60 · Item 20 · View Source
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