Source: FranopolisFloor Coverings International
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing and Advertising | $12,000 to $72,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Marketing and Advertising (3) $12,000 to $72,000 |
| Branded or Compliant Vehicle | $10,000 to $121,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Branded or Compliant Vehicle (5) $10,000 to $121,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $5,000 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Travel and Living Expenses While Training (7) $5,000 to $7,500 |
| Equipment, Computer, Copier | $13,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Equipment, Computer, Copier (4) $13,000 to $30,000 |
| Legal Fees - Incorporation | $500 to $1,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Legal Fees – Incorporation $500 to $1,800 |
| CPA Fees - Initial Work | $1,000 to $2,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 CPA Fees - Initial Work (10) $1,000 to $2,200 |
| Office Furniture | $2,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Office Furniture $2,000 to $6,000 |
| Insurance | $20,500 to $63,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Insurance (8) $20,500 to $63,500 |
| Phone Installation and Utility Deposits | $1,000 to $2,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Phone Installation and Utility Deposits $1,000 to $2,900 |
| Rent Deposit | $5,000 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Rent Deposit (12) $5,000 to $18,000 |
| Equipment & Chemical Package (Start-Up Kit) | $5,000 to $54,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Equipment & Chemical Package (Start-Up Kit) (6) $5,000 to $54,000 |
| Computer Software Licensing | $7,000 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Computer Software Licensing $7,000 to $12,000 |
| Additional Funds, working capital - First 3 Months | $150,000 to $200,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Additional Funds, working capital - First 3 Months (11) $150,000 to $200,000 |
| Real Property and Improvements | $1,800 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Real Property and Improvements (2) $1,800 to $6,000 |
| TOTAL | $298,800 to $804,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 TOTAL $298,800 to $804,900 |
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
- Royalty
- Royalty Fee 4% of Gross Sales.
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Common Software Fee - RMS | Common Software Fee - RMS For a primary office: $495/month. For a secondary office there will be a monthly fee of $250. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| QuickBooks Software License Fee | The current listed non-promotional price is $99 USD/Month (5-users per environment) for a single EIN (aka QuickBooks file) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Indemnity Fund Fee | Indemnity Fund Fee 0.10% of Gross Sales of $0 to $2,000,000; 0.08% of Gross Sales of $2,000,000.01 to $4,000,000; 0.06% of Gross Sales of $4,000,000.01 to $8,000,000; and 0.04% of Gross Sales of $8,000,000.01 or greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Validate | Validate $15.75 per claim/loss | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| New Franchisee Training at Resale | New Owners - No previous Paul Davis or IICRC training/GM Training Fees $22,000 (Training Program B)... Resale Owners - Some prior training /GM Training Fees: $15,000 (Training Program A)... GM (only) Training Fees: $8,000 (Training Program A or B) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Symbility, Validate Core Logic Software Fee | Per claim fee of $15.75 each. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Minimum Royalty | Minimum Royalty Annual minimum sales rate multiplied by the population in the territory multiplied by the 4% royalty rate. The minimum sales rate equals $0 for the partial year following the opening of the new Franchise, $1.00 for the first full calendar year, $2.00 for the second full calendar year, $3.00 for the third full calendar year, $3.50 for the fourth full calendar year, $4.00 for the fifth full calendar year; $4.50 for the sixth full calendar year; $5.00 for the seventh full calendar year; $5.50 for the eighth full calendar year; and $6.00 for the ninth full calendar year and following years. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Guarantee Fund Contribution | Guarantee Fund Contribution 0.5% (1% in the case of a resale of an existing franchise) of Gross Sales until the fund balance equals $25,000 for the first 500,000 of population within the territory and an additional $2,000 for each additional 100,000 or portion thereof above 500,000, or such greater amount as may be established by Completion Services, Inc. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Strategic Marketing Plan Fee | Strategic Marketing Plan (“SMP”) Fee $500 per month plus 0.75% of Invoiced Sales subject to an annually CPI adjusted SMP Sales cap as described in Booklet 1 of the Paul Davis Operations Manual. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Mitigate Software | Mitigate Software Up to $100.00 per account per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Franchise Fee | In the previous fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), franchise fees ranged from $65,369.70 to $207,613.64. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Conference Registration Fee | You must pay a conference registration fee determined for each conference, presently $525, but not to exceed $1,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Dishonored Check and EFT Denial Fee | Dishonored Check and EFT Denial Fee $100 per dishonored check or electronic funds transfer denial. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Computer Software Support Fee | Computer Software Support Fee $75 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Verisk Xactimate Software License Fee | Basic/Standard: Up to $108.68 per license; Pro: $154.32/license. ... An Xactanalysis per claim fee may be charged up to $9.00 per assignment. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| FAST Remote Estimating | FAST Remote Estimating for mitigation is currently 1.5% of estimate subtotal for all estimate and job types. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Re-certification Training | Our then-current re-certification training fee. Currently, our re-certification training fee is $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee $10,000 (for majority transfer) or $5,000 (for minority transfer), plus a re-sale fee equal to 2.5% of the sale price to cover PDRI’s due diligence expenses and vetting fees, as applicable. The re-sale fee is capped at $40,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Joint Quality Business Review | Joint Quality Business Review $50 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Royalty Fee | Royalty Fee 4% of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | Non-Compliance Fee $100 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal Fee $5,000 Due upon renewal. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Additional Training Fee | Additional Training Fee $8,000 per additional person for PDRI Full Owner School. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Optional Program Fees | Commercial Program is currently 5% of the job. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| ProAssist/Engage | ProAssist/Engage $50 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesThe designated representative of each franchise must have completed the full training program and manage the franchise on a full-time basis.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe designated representative of each franchise must have completed the full training program and manage the franchise on a full-time basis.
Territory
SourcesYour territory will be identified using zip code boundaries, which are subject to change.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYour territory will be identified using zip code boundaries, which are subject to change.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
Sources
The Franopolis report provides the source research. FDD page references identify the supplied excerpts when available.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes John Gugliotta (Rotating Director (Franchisee Representative)) and Brian M. McDonough (Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 2 · View Source
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Rotating Director (Franchisee Representative): John Gugliotta
Source NotesChief Executive Officer, President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director : Brian M. McDonough
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 3 · View Source
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
06Ongoing And Other Fees
The disclosed royalty is 4% of gross sales.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 6 · View Source
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Source NotesRoyalty Fee 4% of Gross Sales.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $298,800 to $804,900. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL $298,800 to $804,900
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You are not required to purchase any goods or services from PDRI or any of its affiliates and neither PDRI nor its affiliates are currently approved suppliers.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesYou are not required to purchase any goods or services from PDRI or any of its affiliates and neither PDRI nor its affiliates are currently approved suppliers.
12Territory
Your territory will be identified using zip code boundaries, which are subject to change.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYour territory will be identified using zip code boundaries, which are subject to change.
15Owner Participation
The designated representative of each franchise must have completed the full training program and manage the franchise on a full-time basis.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe designated representative of each franchise must have completed the full training program and manage the franchise on a full-time basis.
Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
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Your Market
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