Source: FranopolisExotic Snack Guys
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance 3 months — low | $300 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Insurance 3 months $300 $500 |
| Total investment — low | $161,500 to $290,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Total investment $161,500 $290,900 |
| Initial franchise fee — low | $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial franchise fee $49,900 $49,900 |
| Licenses permits certifications — low | $1,500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Licenses permits certifications $1,500 $2,000 |
| Professional fees — low | $2,500 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Professional fees $2,500 $3,500 |
| Rent/security deposits 3 mo — low | $4,500 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Rent/security deposits 3 mo $4,500 $30,000 |
| Uniforms — low | $300 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Uniforms $300 $500 |
| Additional funds 3 months — low | $25,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Additional funds 3 months $25,000 $35,000 |
| Furniture fixtures equipment — low | $15,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Furniture fixtures equipment $15,000 $30,000 |
| Initial franchise fee — high | $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial franchise fee $49,900 $49,900 |
| Grand opening advertising — low | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Grand opening advertising $1,000 $2,000 |
| Leasehold improvements — low | $5,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Leasehold improvements $5,000 $40,000 |
| Travel and living while training — low | $1,500 to $4,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Travel and living while training $1,500 $4,500 |
| Supplies — low | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Supplies $2,000 $4,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping fee up to 4 accounts | $850/mo. (up to 4 bank/credit card accounts) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Bookkeeping fee above 4 accounts | $1,500/mo. (more than 4 bank/credit card accounts) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Product testing fee maximum | Not to exceed $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Email maintenance fee monthly per address max | up to $50/month per e-mail address | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Interest charge monthly | Lesser of 1.5% per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Local advertising minimum monthly | Minimum of $500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Audit under-report threshold | underpayment of 2% or more during the audit period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| POS/software fee high | $300 to $400 per month plus transaction costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Retraining fee per trainee/day | $500 per trainee per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Bags and stickers low | approximately $1,000 to $2,500 worth of proprietary bags and stickers | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Development Fee 3 outlets low | The Development Fee for 3-5 outlets is $99,800 to $149,700. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Royalty rate | 5% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Development Fee 5 outlets high | The Development Fee for 3-5 outlets is $99,800 to $149,700. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| POS/software fee low | $300 to $400 per month plus transaction costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Bags and stickers high | approximately $1,000 to $2,500 worth of proprietary bags and stickers | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Bookkeeping fee up to 2 accounts | $425/mo. (up to 2 bank/credit card accounts) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Area development additional fee per business | The Development Fee for each Business that you develop will be $24,950. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional training/assistance per day/person | $500 per day per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Management fee per person/day | $500 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
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 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · 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.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 0 0 0
Company-Owned 2023 0 1 +1
Total 2023 0 1 +1
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 0 0 0
Company-Owned 2024 1 1 0
Total 2024 1 1 0
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 0 0 0
Company-Owned 2025 1 5 +4
SourcesTotal 2025 1 5 +4
Inside The FDD
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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 20 · View Source
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