Source: FranopolisFamily Nest
Family Nest provides move-management services such as relocation, downsizing, estate sales, and cleanouts for older adults and their families. Its customers include seniors moving from a home to assisted living or other senior housing, as well as families coordinating a relative’s move or estate.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Website low | $0 to $400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $0 to $400 |
| Technology systems low | $70 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $70 to $2,000 |
| Vehicle low | $0 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $0 to $15,000 |
| Home office supplies low | $100 to $300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $100 to $300 |
| Insurance premium low | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Initial fees | $34,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $34,500 |
| Quarterly event fee | $300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $300 |
| Licenses and bonding low | $35 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $35 to $1,000 |
| Total initial investment low | $55,005 to $118,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $55,005 to $118,600 |
| Pre-opening advertising low | $2,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $2,000 to $3,000 |
| Additional funds low | $15,000 to $31,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $15,000 to $31,200 |
| Professional fees low | $500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $500 to $3,000 |
| ROFO fee low | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $0 to $3,000 |
| Technology fees preopening low | $700 to $900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $700 to $900 |
| Quarterly event expenses low | $800 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $800 to $1,000 |
| Territory fee low | $0 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $0 to $20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Orientation — veteran fee | Franchise Orientation $3,000 ($2,700) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Franchise combo initial fees | you pay us and RBH a combined $49,500 in Initial Fees, which covers both franchised businesses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Estate Sales Services — veteran fee | Estate Sales Services $3,500 ($3,150) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Quarterly event per person max | Up to $300 per person per quarterly event | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Royalty percentage | Greater of (a) 4% of monthly Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology fee current monthly | currently $200 per month for Nest Central, Webpage & email accounts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Territory fee calculation threshold | in excess of 250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Existing Red Barn franchisee initial fee | you pay us $10,000 for the Initial Fees rather than $34,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Territory fee threshold population | If your territory’s population is 251,000 or more | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Quarterly event fee/person | registration fee of $300 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Technology fee cap | will not exceed $400 per month during the term of the Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Conference registration per person max | Up to $500 per person per conference | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Standard initial fees referenced | rather than $34,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Default interest cap California | Default interest is limited to 10% per annum in California | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum Brand Fund monthly | 2% of monthly Gross Sales or (b) $100 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Financial Management — veteran fee | Financial Management $3,500 ($3,150) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Technology fee monthly cap | Up to $400 per month (currently $200 per month for Nest Central, Webpage & email accounts) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology fees pre-opening high | franchisees will pay 1 to 2 monthly installments of the technology fee ($200 to $400) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Minimum royalty after month 12 | $400 per month for remainder of term | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Marketing and Branding — veteran fee | Marketing and Branding $3,500 ($3,150) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Territory population minimum | minimum population of 200,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Business Setup & Administration — veteran fee | Business Setup & Administration $3,500 ($3,150) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Brand Fund rate | Greater of (a) 2% of monthly Gross Sales or (b) $100 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Typical territory population high | Most territories have a population ranging from 225,000 to 250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Training fee/person/day | Up to $500 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Typical territory population low | Most territories have a population ranging from 225,000 to 250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| ROFO fee credit | We credit the $3,000 ROFO fee towards the Initial Fees imposed under the Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Client Consultations & Sales — veteran fee | Client Consultations & Sales $3,500 ($3,150) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| NSF fee per incident | we may charge (in addition to the late fee) an NSF fee of $75 per incident | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Total Initial Fees — veteran discount | Total $34,500 ($31,050) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Client Satisfaction & Continuous Improvement — veteran fee | Client Satisfaction & Continuous Improvement $3,500 ($3,150) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Territory reservation fee | paying us a nonrefundable $5,000 territory reservation fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Call center fee monthly cap | Up to $250 per month (not currently imposed) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer fee percent | 50% of then-current standard (non-discounted) Initial Fees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Growing Your Business & Improving Profit — veteran fee | Growing Your Business & Improving Profit $3,500 ($3,150) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Territory fee max | The maximum territory fee is $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Software Setup and Operation — veteran fee | Software Setup and Operation $3,500 ($3,150) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional noncompliance fee every 48 hours | We may impose an additional $500 fee every 48 hours | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum royalty months 3–12 | $250 per month for 3 rd through 12 th month after opening | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Senior Move Management — veteran fee | Senior Move Management $3,500 ($3,150) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Maximum territory population | larger territories may have a population of up 350,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Territory fee per 1000 population excess | $200 for every population increment of 1,000 in excess of 250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Technology fees pre-opening low | franchisees will pay 1 to 2 monthly installments of the technology fee ($200 to $400) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Coaching fee/hour | $100 per hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Audit sales understatement threshold | reveals you understated Gross Sales by 3% or more | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum royalty months 1–2 | $0 for 1 st and 2 nd month after opening | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Veteran ownership threshold | if the person holding a 50% or greater ownership interest in the franchised business is an honorably discharged veteran | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Noncompliance fee per incident max | Up to $500 per incident | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| ROFO period | for a period of 1 year after you sign the ROFO Addendum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · 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 0 0 0
Company-Owned 2023 0 0 0
Total Outlets 2023 0 0 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 0 0 0
Company-Owned 2024 0 5 +5
Total Outlets 2024 0 5 +5
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 0 13 +13
Company-Owned 2025 5 4 -1
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 5 17 +12
Inside The FDD
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19Reported Business Results
The franchisor does not provide claims about future franchisee financial results or past results of its company-owned or franchised locations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 19 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not make any representations about a franchisee’s future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 13 franchised locations and 4 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 20 · View Source
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