
Source: FranopolisEngineering for Kids
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| On-site location review low | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 On-site Location Review (3) $0 to $500 |
| Leasehold improvements low | $10,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Leasehold Improvements (4) $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Professional fees low | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Professional Fees (13) $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Rent low | $7,500 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Rent (2) $7,500 to $15,000 |
| Rent per square foot monthly low | $15 to $30 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 figures in the table are based on estimated to range from $15 per square foot per month to $30 per square foot per year |
| Additional funds low | $4,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Additional Funds – 3 months (14) $4,000 to $10,000 |
| Furniture, fixtures, equipment low | $5,000 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (5) $5,000 to $7,500 |
| Computer system cost low | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 We estimate that the cost of purchasing or leasing required computer system will be $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Initial marketing spend minimum | $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 We require that you spend at least $1,000 on Initial Marketing Activities during the first 3 months of operation |
| Total investment low | $71,200 to $139,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (excluding real estate costs) $71,200 to $139,750 |
| Technology fee, 3 months | $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Technology Fee – 3 months $600 |
| Insurance, 3 months low | $500 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance – 3 months (11) $500 to $750 |
| Opening inventory and supplies low | $5,000 to $9,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Opening Inventory and Supplies (7) $5,000 to $9,000 |
| Training expenses low | $900 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Training Expenses (10) $900 to $1,500 |
| Classroom laptop computers low | $3,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Classroom Laptop Computers (8) $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Business licenses low | $50 to $200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Business Licenses (12) $50 to $200 |
| Office equipment and supplies low | $1,150 to $3,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Office Equipment and Supplies (6) $1,150 to $3,700 |
| Credit card gateway setup fee low | $150 to $200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 one-time set-up fee of approximately $150 to $200 |
| Initial franchise fee | $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $30,000 |
| Utility deposits low | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Utility Deposits $0 to $500 |
| Initial marketing campaign minimum | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Marketing Campaign (9) $2,500 Minimum |
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
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The Initial Franchise Fee is currently $30,000 unless you qualify for one of the 10% discounts described below.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional schools fee, per school | If you desire to add additional schools to the Territory, you must pay us $225 for each school. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Royalty rate — gross sales up to $25k | 7% of Gross Sales between $0 to $25,000 during the Period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Audit threshold | Payable only if audit by us shows that you understated Gross Revenues by at least 2%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional trainee fee per day | we will charge you a $300 per day training fee for each additional person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Brand Fund current contribution | Currently: • Brand Fund: 2% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Local advertising percentage | 2% of the Gross Sales (the “ Local Ad Percentage Spend ”) or $100 per month (the “ Minimum Local Ad Spend ”) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Mandatory conference fee cap per business | mandatory fees for the conference will not exceed $400 per Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Royalty rate — gross sales over $50k | 5% of Gross Sales in excess of $50,000 during the Period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Veteran discount | we will reduce the Initial Franchise Fee for a standard Territory by 10% for qualifying veterans who enter into a Franchise Agreement with us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Minimum local ad spend monthly | 2% of the Gross Sales (the “ Local Ad Percentage Spend ”) or $100 per month (the “ Minimum Local Ad Spend ”) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Existing franchisee discount | will reduce the Initial Franchise Fee by 10% for our franchisees who are in good standing, have been in operation for at least one year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Advertising obligation maximum | Maximum: 4% of your Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Training or assistance current fee per person | currently $300 per person, subject to change | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Minimum royalty monthly from month 7 | a Minimum Royalty, which will be $300 per month beginning in the 7 th month after you sign the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Temporary management fee daily per person | currently $400 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Partial non-controlling transfer fee | We will reduce the transfer fee to $1,400 in some circumstances where the transfer is of partial and non-controlling interests | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Technology fee increase maximum per 12 months | any increases will not exceed $25 per month during any 12 month period. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Audit understatement threshold cost | an understatement of 2% or more for any given month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late interest rate monthly | Greater of either a $25 late fee, or 1.5% per month interest on overdue amounts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Computer system maintenance fee current | Currently $0 payable to us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Late fee | Greater of either a $25 late fee, or 1.5% per month interest on overdue amounts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial franchise fee | The Initial Franchise Fee is currently $30,000 unless you qualify for one of the 10% discounts described below. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Technology fee monthly | Currently $200 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty rate — gross sales $25,000.01 to $50,000 | 6% of Gross Sales between $25,000.01 to $50,000 during the Period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| On-site evaluation fee minimum | which amount will be our actual costs (but not less than $500). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · 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.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 26 23 -3
Company-Owned 2023 0 0 0
Total Outlets 2023 26 23 -3
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 23 23 0
Company-Owned 2024 0 0 0
Total Outlets 2024 23 23 0
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 23 22 -1
Company-Owned 2025 0 0 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 23 22 -1
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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 22 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 20 · View Source
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