Source: FranopolisCriterium Engineers
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance low | $3,180 to $3,660 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Insurance 6 $ 3,180 $ 3,660 As Arranged Before Opening Franchisor; Insurance Companies |
| Estimated equipment cost component | $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Of this amount, the estimated cost associated with the purchase of the specified office equipment is $3,000. |
| Opening inventory supplies low | $250 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Opening Inventory Supplies 10 $ 250 $ 2,500 As Arranged As Arranged Approved Suppliers |
| Additional funds for first 6 months low | $12,000 to $48,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Additional Funds for First 6 Months 12 $12,000 $ 48,000 As Arranged As Arranged Franchisee Determines |
| Vehicle low | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Vehicle 14 $0 $ 3,000 As Arranged As Arranged Franchisee Determines |
| Other prepaid expenses and licenses low | $250 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Other Pre - paid Expenses and Licenses 4 $ 250 $ 2,500 As Arranged Before Opening and As Arranged Government Bodies |
| Training low | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Training 7 $ 0 $ 2,500 As Arranged Before Opening Transportation, Hotels and Restaurants |
| Total estimated initial investment low | $75,380 to $174,160 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 TOTAL 15 $ 75,380 $ 174,160 |
| Printing low | $200 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Printing 9 $ 200 $ 1,000 As Arranged As Arranged Approved Suppliers |
| Pre-opening advertising low | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Pre - opening Advertising 8 $500 $1,500 As Arranged Before Opening Franchisee Determines |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Additional fee per additional 0.5 million population | $54,500 for up to 1.5 million population with an additional $10,000 for each .5 million population up to a maximum of 3 million. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Monthly marketing fee minimum | Marketing Fee 2 1% of gross receipts or $50.00 per month, which-ever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fee low | The initial franchise fee ranges from a minimum of $54,500 to $84,500 but may be more depending on the population in your Territory, calculated as follows: | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial franchise fee for up to 1.5 million population | $54,500 for up to 1.5 million population with an additional $10,000 for each .5 million population up to a maximum of 3 million. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Supplier inspection and test cap | Suppliers Approval 5 Reasonable cost of inspection and actual cost of test not to exceed $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late report fee | Late Report Fee $100.00 per violation As incurred Payable only if a required report or financial statement is not delivered when due. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Conversion fee for Home Inspection Consultants offices | We do not require offices converting from the Predecessor Company's "Home Inspection Consultants" system to pay any initial franchise fee to join the CRITERIUM® System. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Technology fee minimum after trigger | The amount of the Technology Fee is the greater of $125.00 per month, or 1 percent of your monthly Gross Receipts. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Technology fee trigger cumulative receipts | The Technology Fee is imposed on new Franchisees to the CRITERIUM® System after 12 months of operation or $75,000 in cumulative gross revenue, whichever occurs first. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Interest on late payments | Interest on Late Payments 4 18 % on unpaid balance. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Marketing fee rate | Marketing Fee 2 1% of gross receipts or $50.00 per month, which-ever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee 6 25 % of the then current initial franchise fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Audit underpayment interest | Audits Cost of audit plus 18% interest on under-payment plus related costs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Maximum territory population | $54,500 for up to 1.5 million population with an additional $10,000 for each .5 million population up to a maximum of 3 million. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial franchise fee high | The initial franchise fee ranges from a minimum of $54,500 to $84,500 but may be more depending on the population in your Territory, calculated as follows: | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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