Source: FranopolisClear Lakes Dental
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial supplies | $20,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Supplies 6 $20,000 to $60,000 |
| Construction, remodeling and leasehold improvements | $100,000 to $500,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Construction, Remodeling and Leasehold Improvements 3 $100,000 to $500,000 |
| Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and decor | $200,000 to $600,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Fixtures, Furnishings, Equipment, and Décor 5 $200,000 to $600,000 |
| Initial franchise fee | $62,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $62,000 |
| Training out-of-pocket expenses | $700 to $1,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Out - of - Pocket Expenses During Training 8 $700 to $1,100 |
| Computer hardware and software | $10,000 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Computer Hardware and Software, Including Credit Card Terminal 4 $10,000 to $18,000 |
| Security and surveillance hardware and software | $7,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Security and Surveillance Hardware and Software $7,000 to $10,000 |
| Rent and security deposit — first three months | $21,000 to $36,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Rent and Security Deposit – First 3 Months 2 $21,000 to $36,000 |
| Consulting fee | $0 to $350,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Consulting Fee 1 $0 to $350,000 |
| Payroll — first three months | $100,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Payroll – First 3 Months $100,000 to $150,000 |
| Site selection assistance | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Site Selection Assistance $0 to $5,000 |
| Signage | $6,000 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Signage 7 $6,000 to $12,000 |
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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You are required to pay to us an Initial Franchise Fee of $ 62,000 upon signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer fee minimum | with a minimum fee of $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Audit understatement threshold | if you understate Gross Revenue by more than 2% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Systems audits fee per operatory beyond 12 | $2,200 for up to 12 operatories plus $200 per operatory beyond 12 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Annual increase cap for fixed fees | we will not increase any fee by more than 10% per calendar year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Site selection assistance costs low estimate | We estimate that such expenses will range from $0 to $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Liquidated damages for covenant violation | $50,000 for each violation of a Covenant | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology fee as share of monthly gross revenue | 5 % of your monthly Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Interim management fee per day | Interim Management Fees $1,500 per day plus our actual costs and liability | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Consulting fee for new location | you will pay us a $350,000 Consulting Fee for services related to the development and buildout of the new office. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Monthly royalty rate | 7 % of your monthly Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Additional non-medical dentist consultation per day | $1,000 per day for non - medical consultation for dentists | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Systems audits monthly fee for up to 12 operatories | $2,200 for up to 12 operatories plus $200 per operatory beyond 12 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Relocation fee | Relocation $5,000 plus you will reimburse out - of - pocket costs we incur in connection with the relocation. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional franchise initial fee portion payable at signing when purchasing multiple franchises simultaneously (percent) | You will pay 100% of the Initial Franchise Fee for the first franchise and 60 % of the Initial Franchise Fees for each additional franchise at the time you sign such Franchise Agreements. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Local advertising monthly minimum | Minimum of $700 per calendar month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Late payment penalty rate | Late Payment Penalty 5% of the amount due | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Site selection assistance costs high estimate | We estimate that such expenses will range from $0 to $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Late charge monthly rate | Late Charge 1.5% per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Required or offered convention fee | $500 per convention | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Unsatisfied payment attempt fee | Unsatisfied Payment Attempt Fee $75 per unsatisfied attempt | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Transfer fee percentage | 10% of the gross transfer price (excluding the price of real property) with a minimum fee of $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional DOM business operations consultation per day | $700 per day for business operations consultation for your Dental Operations Manager (DOM) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Alternative supplier review fee after three monthly requests | $100 for each request for approval if you make such requests more than three times during any 30 - day period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Monthly brand development fee | $2,000 per calendar month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial franchise fee | You are required to pay to us an Initial Franchise Fee of $ 62,000 upon signing the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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