Source: FranopolisExecutive Home Care
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Territory fee low | $0 to $16,633 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Territory Fee $0 to $16,633 |
| Furniture/equipment/supplies low | $1,000 to $5,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment & Supplies $1,000 to $5,300 |
| Additional funds low | $40,500 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Additional Funds (3 months) $40,500 to $50,000 |
| Total estimated initial investment low | $103,950 to $165,133 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Total Initial Investment 11 $103,950 to $165,133 |
| Signage low | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Signage & Trade Dress $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Insurance and bond low | $5,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Insurance & Bond $5,000 to $15,000 |
| Initial training expenses low | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial Training Expenses $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Deposits and rent low | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Deposits & Rent $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Professional fees low | $500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Professional Fees $500 to $5,000 |
| Franchise fee | $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial Franchise Fee $49,900 |
| Computer and POS low | $3,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Computer & POS System $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Pre-opening advertising low | $1,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Pre-opening Advertising $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Licenses and permits low | $250 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Licenses & Permits $250 to $10,000 |
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
View Disclosed Terms
You pay us a nonrefundable $49,900 initial franchise fee when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- Brand Fund Fee 2% of Net Billings
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional in-person training per excess trainee | we may charge you a $500 initial training fee for each trainee you send in excess of 3. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Sample territory fee for 380,000 population | For example, if you request a Territory with a population of 380,000, you pay us a territory fee equal to $16,306.67 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Typical territory fee range low | We expect most territories will include populations between 300,000 and 400,000, resulting in territory fees ranging from $0 to $16,633. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Late fee | Late Fee $150 plus default interest | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Transfer fee rate | 50% of then-current initial franchise fee (reduced to $5,000 if buyer is an existing franchisee) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Multi-unit discount franchise 3 and up | Franchise 3 and up – $15,000 discount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Multi-unit discount franchise 2 | Franchise 2 – $10,000 discount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Training fee daily cap per person | Up to $750 per person per day, plus Travel Expenses for onsite training | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Client support fee | 150% of costs we or another EHC Business incur to assist your clients | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Call center monthly minimum | Greater of $150 per month or 3% of Net Billings | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial franchise fee | You pay us a nonrefundable $49,900 initial franchise fee when you sign the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Call center rate | Greater of $150 per month or 3% of Net Billings | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Veterans discount | Veterans Discount 10% discount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Late reporting fee | we reserve the right to charge you $150 per delinquent report | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Brand fund fee | Brand Fund Fee 2% of Net Billings | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Technology fee monthly current | Currently $200 per month (for a webpage, 3 email addresses, designated phone number & LMS) plus $30 per month for each additional email needed | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Management fee daily cap | Up to $1,000 per day plus Travel Expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Renewal fee rate | 50% of then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Additional email monthly | plus $30 per month for each additional email needed | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer fee existing franchisee | reduced to $5,000 if buyer is an existing franchisee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Google workspace extra user annual | Additional users will cost $170/year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| NSF fee per incident | If our debit of your account is rejected or your check is returned for insufficient funds, we may charge (in addition to the late fee) an NSF fee of $50 per incident. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Non-development fee monthly | Non-Development Fee $2,500/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Local marketing rate | Greater of $750 per month or 1% of Net Billings | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Supplier testing high | estimated to range from $200 to $500 per test | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Default reimbursement and admin fee | 120% of costs we incur to cure your breach | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Conference registration current | Up to $2,000 per person per conference, but currently $495 per person per conference | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Unauthorized extra-territorial operations fee | 120% of revenue generated from unauthorized extra-territorial operations | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Technology monthly cap | Technology Fee Up to $750 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Typical territory fee range high | We expect most territories will include populations between 300,000 and 400,000, resulting in territory fees ranging from $0 to $16,633. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Territory population threshold | We structure territories to include a population of at least 300,000 as of the date the territory is determined. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Noncompliance fee per incident | Noncompliance fee $250 per incident | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Royalty minimum monthly months 25-36 | 25 through 36 $1,500/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Management fee cap | Up to 8% of the Gross Sales of your Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Royalty minimum monthly month 37+ | 37+ $2,000/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Royalty rate | Greater of 6% of Net Billings or the minimum royalty fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Royalty minimum monthly months 13-24 | 13 through 24 $1,000/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Local marketing monthly minimum | Greater of $750 per month or 1% of Net Billings | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Default interest | default interest at lesser of (a) 18% per annum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Conference registration cap | Up to $2,000 per person per conference, but currently $495 per person per conference | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Royalty minimum monthly month 1-12 | 0 through 12 $500/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Supplier testing low | estimated to range from $200 to $500 per test | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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