Source: FranopolisCoopers Scoopers LLC
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Travel, food/lodging for training — $200–$2,000 | $200 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Cost of Travel, Food and Lodging for Training (Note 2) $200 $2,000 |
| Rent — $0–$3,000 | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Rent (Note 3) $ 0 $3,000 |
| Computer hardware/software — $750–$1,500 | $750 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Computer Hardware and Software (Note 4) $750 $1,500 |
| Additional funds (3 months) — $3,000–$5,000 | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Additional Funds - 3 Months (Note 7) $3,000 $5,000 |
| Insurance — $200–$400 | $200 to $400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Insurance (Note 5 ) $200 $400 |
| Total initial investment — $159,650–$320,400 | $159,650 to $320,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 TOTAL (Note 8 ) $159,650 $ 320,400 |
| Initial advertising — $3,000–$5,000 | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Initial Advertising $3,000 $5,000 |
| Professional legal/accounting fees — $2,500–$3,500 | $2,500 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Professional Fees - Legal & Accounting (Note 6) $2,500 $3,500 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise broker fee — area representative pays 50% of broker fee; broker fee currently 50% of unit initial fee | Franchise Broker Fee You will pay 50% of any Broker Fee , currently 50% of the Unit Initial Franchise Fee . Broker Fees w ill vary by broker organization and referral source . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Late fee | Late fee $50 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Third-party software fees — up to $300 monthly | Third - Party software fees Up to $300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial fee discount — qualifying veterans and first responders | We offer a 10% discount to all qualified veterans and first responders who purchase a n Area Representative Business . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer fee — franchise or majority interest | Transfer Fee $10,000 for a transfer of the franchise or a majority interest in it. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Insufficient funds fee — per transaction | Insufficient Funds Fee $50 per transaction | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial area representative fee — $0.08 per resident, undeveloped territory | the Initial Area Representative Fee will be calculated at a rate of 8 cents per resident. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Internal sales fee — per unit franchise | Internal Sales Fee $5,000 per Unit Franchise | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Death/incapacity assistance — expenses plus 10% of gross revenues during assistance | Assistance Fee in the event of death or incapacity Our expenses plus 10% of Gross Revenues for the period in which we operate or assist in the operation of the Area Representative Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Interest on overdue amounts | Interest 12 % | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Typical initial area representative fee — $150,000–$300,000 | Therefore, a typical Initial Area Representative Fee w ould be $150,000 to $300,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology fee — up to $350 monthly | Technology Fee Up to $ 350 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Franchisee lead fee — $100–$150 per lead | Fee for Franchisee Leads Typically, $100 to $150/ per lead. | 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.
Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $159,650 to $320,400. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL (Note 8 ) $159,650 $ 320,400
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