Source: FranopolisCRS
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional funds low | $100,000 to $115,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Additional Funds (3 months) $100,000 $115,000 |
| Initial investment rent low | $8,000 to $41,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Rent (1 month rent, plus security deposit) $8,000 $41,700 |
| Technology system and fee low | $3,700 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Business Management and Technology System and Technology Fee (3 months) $3,700 $5,000 |
| Furniture fixtures equipment low | $2,800 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $2,800 $60,000 |
| Initial investment total low | $201,300 to $422,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 TOTAL $201,300 $422,700 |
| Development total investment low | $256,300 to $642,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 TOTAL $256,300 to $642,700 |
| Leasehold improvements low | $5,000 to $80,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Leasehold Improvements $5,000 $80,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty rate | The greater of (i) 7% of Gross Revenue, or (ii) the Minimum Royalty Fee of $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Local advertising current rate | Currently, 1% of your Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Lease review fee | Lease Review Fee $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Brand Fund current contribution rate | Currently 1% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $600, plus our out-of-pocket costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology fee per month | Currently, $400 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Local advertising maximum rate | Up to 4% of your Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Non-compliance cure administration rate | plus 10% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Minimum monthly royalty fee | Minimum Royalty Fee of $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Brand Fund maximum contribution rate | not to exceed 3% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Reimbursement administration rate | plus 10% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Review/consulting fee rate | 3% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Audit under-report threshold | under-reported gross sales by more than 3% for any 4-week period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Special support fee per day | Currently, $600 per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late payment interest rate | interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Single territory franchise fee | non-refundable initial franchise fee ... of $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Weekly ongoing non-compliance charge | $250 per week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional training fee per day | Currently, $250 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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