Source: FranopolisCounselor Realty
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fixtures and furnishings | $1,000 to $15,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Fixtures and Furnishings B $1,000 to $15,000 |
| Additional funds three months | $10,000 to $30,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Additional Funds (for three months' operations) H $10,000 to $30,000 |
| Internet development | $750 to $4,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Internet Development E $750 to $4,000 |
| Real estate lease and improvements | $600 to $12,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Real Estate Lease and Improvements A $600 to $12,500 |
| Signage | $1,000 to $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Signage F $1,000 to $10,000 |
| Insurance | $1,500 to $6,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Insurance D $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Training costs | $0 to $6,200 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Training Costs (see Item 6) $0 to $6,200 |
| Initial fee | $7,500 to $15,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Initial Fee (see Item 5) $7,500 to $15,000 |
| Professional fees | $0 to $6,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Professional Fees G $0 to $6,000 |
| Opening inventory supplies | $500 to $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Opening Inventory of Supplies C $500 to $1,000 |
| Total estimated initial investment | $22,850 to $105,700 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Total $22,850 to $105,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Late interest maximum | Lesser of 8% per year or maximum contract rate of interest allowed by law | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Continuing agent tier 16-35 | $37 per licensed agent for the 16th through 35th licensed agent | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Advertising fee minimum | Advertising Fee $25 to $60 per agent per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial training fee hourly | You must pay Counselor a fee for training in the amount of $175 per trainer per hour. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Website fee per office | $75 per Office | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial fee below 10,000 territory population | $7,500 if the population in your Territory is less than 10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee $2,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Advertising fee maximum | Advertising Fee $25 to $60 per agent per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Optional agent website fee | plus $25 per licensed agent choosing to have an optional agent site | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Continuing agent tier 36+ | $32 per licensed agent for the 36th and each additional licensed agent | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial fee 10,000+ territory population | $15,000 if the population in your Territory is 10,000 or more. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Continuing agent tier 6-15 | $53 per licensed agent for the sixth through 15th licensed agent | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Continuing agent fee maximum | Continuing Agent Fee $32 to $53 per licensed agent | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Training fee per trainer hour | Training Fees $175 per hour | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Base monthly fee | Base Monthly Fee $371 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Training travel costs per person/day max | from $0 (if you and our trainers do not have to travel to attend training) to $750 per person per day | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| One-time additional office fee | One-Time Fee $750 per application | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Continuing agent fee minimum | Continuing Agent Fee $32 to $53 per licensed agent | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
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.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2024
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 20 |
| 2023 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 · 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.
Review The Source Figures
2022 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2022 7 7 0
Company- Owned 2022 6 6 0
Total Outlets 2022 13 13 0
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 7 5 -2
Company- Owned 2023 6 6 0
Total Outlets 2023 13 11 -2
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 5 5 0
Company- Owned 2024 6 6 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2024 11 11 0
Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $22,850 to $105,700. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal $22,850 to $105,700
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2024, the FDD reports 5 franchised locations and 6 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 20 · View Source
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
Spend less time sorting through brands and more time on options worth exploring.
Your Market
Check territory options with franchisors and identify the next questions to ask.
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