Source: FranopolisDiscovery Map International
Discovery Map International franchises produce and distribute local maps that help travelers find dining, shopping, activities, services, lodging, and other community attractions. Franchise owners build relationships with local businesses, sell advertising placements, and manage map distribution through locations such as hotels, visitor centers, train stations, and airports. The business also uses a mobile app featuring interactive maps, business listings, offers, digital coupons, and location-based discovery for travelers and local businesses.
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance low/high | $250 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Insurance $250 to $ 500 |
| Travel and living expenses during training low/high | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Travel and Living Expenses while Training $500 to $1,500 |
| Initial franchise fee | $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Initial Franchise Fee $25,000 |
| Supplies and miscellaneous expense low/high | $250 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Supplies & Misc. Expense $250 to $1,000 |
| Map coloring low/high | $1,250 to $1,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Map Coloring $1250 to $1,750 |
| Licenses and deposits low/high | $0 to $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Licenses/Deposits $0 to $250 |
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
- All franchisees pay an Initial Franchise Fee of $25,000.
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All franchisees pay an Initial Franchise Fee of $25,000.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources - Marketing & Advertising
- Advertising 1% of total gross sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty on printed advertising | 10% of total Gross Sales of printed advertising | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Transfer assignment fee | 20% of the then-current Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial map coloring fee low | the total of which we estimate to be $1,250 to $1,750. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Renewal fee | 20% of the then-current Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty on website ads | except 25% of Gross Sales of Website Ads. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Late fee per late/incomplete submission | Fee of $200 per late or incomplete submission | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional franchise fee per map | a lump sum franchise fee equal to 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee per map franchise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| DPS annual fee | $2,200 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Map layout and production services hourly rate | $75 per hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial map coloring fee high | the total of which we estimate to be $1,250 to $1,750. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial franchise fee | All franchisees pay an Initial Franchise Fee of $25,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Annual increase cap | subject to annual increase of up to 5%, compounded | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional training hourly fee | $75 per hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Advertising fee | Advertising 1% of total gross sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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