Source: FranopolisClothes Bin
What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Initial Franchise Fee (note 1) $49,500 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $168,940 to $227,380 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $168,940 to $227,380 |
| Initial Training | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 Initial Training (note 13) $0 to $500 |
| Business Licenses, Permits or Registrations | $400 to $1,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 Business Licenses, Permits or Registrations (note 11) $400 to $1,100 |
| Truck Rental for Placement and Collections | $1,600 to $4,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Truck Rental for Placement and Collections (note 9) $1,600 to $4,800 |
| Additional Bin Signage | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 Additional Bin Signage (note 15) $0 to $1,000 |
| Real Property | $1,700 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Real Property (note 2) $1,700 to $8,000 |
| Trailer and Parking Space Rental | $800 to $2,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Trailer and Parking Space Rental (note 6) $800 to $2,800 |
| Legal and Accounting | $750 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 Legal and Accounting (note 14) $750 to $3,000 |
| Initial Purchase of Bins | $74,500 to $84,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Initial Purchase of Bins (note 5) $74,500 to $84,500 |
| GPS Bin Technology | $400 to $800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 GPS Bin Technology (note 4) $400 to $800 |
| Bin Location Services | $0 to $9,990 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Bin Location Services (note 8) $0 to $9,990 |
| Additional Funds for First 3 Months of Operations | $20,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 Additional Funds for First 3 Months of Operations (note 17) $20,000 to $40,000 |
| Business Cards, Uniforms, and other items | $300 to $800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 Business Cards, Uniforms, and other items (note 16) $300 to $800 |
| Mandatory Bin Placement (for first 20 Bins) | $7,995 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Mandatory Bin Placement (for first 20 Bins) (note 7) $7,995 |
| Freight Fees | $9,995 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Freight Fees (note 5) $9,995 |
| Pallet Jack, Locks & Supplies | $400 to $1,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 Pallet Jack, Locks & Supplies (note 10) $400 to $1,200 |
| Computer and Software | $300 to $800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Computer and Software (note 3) $300 to $800 |
| Insurance | $300 to $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 Insurance (note 12) $300 to $600 |
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
View Disclosed Terms
We charge an Initial Franchise Fee of $49,500 for each Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
View Disclosed Terms
A weekly fee not greater than One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per Bin that Franchisee has purchased and received
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources
Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fee to Pick Up and Remove Bins | $500 per Bin administrative fee, plus our then-current fees for our labor and the actual costs incurred by us to remove such Bins and to keep such Bins in storage. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | We charge an Initial Franchise Fee of $49,500 for each Franchised Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| E-Mail Address Fee | Currently, $1.94 per week, per each fillthebins.com email address assigned to you. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| National Marketing Fund Fee | A weekly fee not greater than One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per Bin that Franchisee has purchased and received | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Google Voice Number | Currently, $4.62 per week. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Freight and shipping costs for 20 Bins | We will also charge you a flat fee of $9,995 for freight and shipping costs for 20 Bins. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Freight and shipping costs for less than 20 Bins | If we ship less than 20 Bins to you, we will charge you a flat fee ranging from $4,995 to $9,995, depending on how many Bins we ship to you and the then-current freight and shipping costs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional 20 Bins | or an additional $74,500 to $84,500 for 20 Bins, plus the $4,995 to $9,995 freight fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional On-Site Assistance | Currently, $500 per day ... We may increase this fee to up to $750 per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Discounted Initial Franchise Fee for third and each additional Franchised Business | and $29,500 for the third and each additional Franchised Business, which is not refundable once paid. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Bin unload and placement service for additional shipment of 20 Bins | If you request our Bin unload and placement services for these additional Bins, we will charge you a fee of $7,995 per additional shipment of 20 Bins | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional front Bin signage | The cost for the additional Bin signage for the front of the Bins is currently $20 to $70 per Bin, plus shipping | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Regional/Local Advertising Cooperative | the amount will be credited against your local marketing requirements. ... each member can be required to contribute up to, but not greater than, $1.50 per Bin per week. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Discounted Initial Franchise Fee for second Franchised Business | If you purchase multiple Franchised Businesses at the same time, we will charge you a discounted Initial Franchise Fee of $39,500 for the second Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Bin unload and placement service for additional shipment of 10 Bins | and $6,995 per additional shipment of 10 Bins that you purchase. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Audit Costs | Audit costs could range from $6,000 to $15,000, or higher. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Estimated additional front Bin signage for 0 to 20 Bins | We estimate the cost of additional front Bin signage for 0 to 20 Bins ... to be approximately $0 to $1,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional 10 Bins | an additional $37,250 to $42,250 for 10 Bins | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| ACH Transaction Fees | Currently, 50 cents per transaction, which is approximately $26 per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Management Fee | Up to $1,000 per week, plus Franchisor’s expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Freight Fees for shipment of Bins | Currently, $9,995 for 20 Bins, and $4,995 for 10 Bins. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Initial package of 20 Bins | The cost for you to purchase the initial package of 20 Bins is $74,500 to $84,500, depending on our then-current pricing, which includes hardware, BLIP sensors, paint, and signage. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Discounted Initial Franchise Fee for active or retired police officer, fire fighter, first responder, military member or military veteran | If you are an active or retired police officer, fire fighter or first responder, or are in the military or a military veteran, we will charge you a discounted Initial Franchise Fee of $44,500 for your first Franchised Business, which is not refundable once paid. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Hourly Fee for Transfer/Load Time Over 4 hours | Currently, $50 to $75 per hour. We may change this fee, but will not exceed $100 per hour. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Annual Franchise Conference Fee | Currently, $500 to $1,000 per person, but will depend on actual cost of the convention, plus attendees’ travel expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Continuing Royalty Fee for additional Bins | the greater of (y) $6 per Bin that Franchisee has purchased and received ... or (z) $120 per week. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Re-Training Fee | Currently, $500 per person, per day ... We may increase this fee to up to $750 per person, per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Accounting Fee | Currently, the fee is $200 per month (for each Territory with 20 Bins). ... not to exceed $500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Additional Training and/or Refresher Courses | Currently, $500 per person, per day ... We may increase this fee to up to $750 per person, per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| BLIP Monitoring Fee for additional Bins | the greater of (y) $5 per Bin that Franchisee has purchased and received ... or (z) $100 per week. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Bin unload and placement service for first shipment | You must pay us, at the time you sign the Franchise Agreement, a non-refundable fee of $7,995 for this bin unload and placement service we provide for your first shipment of Bins. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Reimbursement of Costs to Clean Up Bin Debris | $500 administrative fee, plus the actual cost charged by the service provider engaged by us to clean up Bin debris. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Local Marketing Expenditure | a monthly amount not greater than Six Dollars ($6.00) per Bin that Franchisee has purchased and received | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
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.
Territory
SourcesThe continuation of territorial exclusivity is not dependent upon achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesThe continuation of territorial exclusivity is not dependent upon achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor estimates that the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the commencement of your Franchised Business is between 60 to 120 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the commencement of your Franchised Business is between 60 to 120 days.
Inside The FDD
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03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 3 · View Source
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $168,940 to $227,380. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $168,940 to $227,380
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
The franchisor will furnish you with a list of approved manufacturers, suppliers and distributors and a list of approved inventory products, signs, stationary, supplies and other items or services necessary to operate the Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesWe will furnish you with a list of approved manufacturers, suppliers and distributors and a list of approved inventory products, signs, stationary, supplies and other items or services necessary to operate the Franchised Business.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the commencement of your Franchised Business is between 60 to 120 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the commencement of your Franchised Business is between 60 to 120 days.
12Territory
The continuation of territorial exclusivity is not dependent upon achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesThe continuation of territorial exclusivity is not dependent upon achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You must confine your business to the operation of a Clothes Bin business. You may not conduct any other business or activity in connection with your Franchised Business or under the Proprietary Marks.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 16 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must confine your business to the operation of a Clothes Bin business. You may not conduct any other business or activity in connection with your Franchised Business or under the Proprietary Marks.
21Franchisor Financial Statements
Exhibit F contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements covering 2025, 2024, 2023. These statements describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 65 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesAttached as Exhibit F to this Disclosure Document are our audited financial statements as of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
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