Source: FranopolisFresh Coat
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in January 2005.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
Fresh Coat is an Ohio corporation that was incorporated on January 1, 2005.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have offered Fresh Coat franchises since January 2005.
Source NotesFresh Coat is an Ohio corporation that was incorporated on January 1, 2005.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | $2,800 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance (Note 5) $2,800 to 8,000 |
| Monthly Office Rental Payment | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Monthly Office Rental Payment (Note 7) $0 to 1,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $54,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Franchise Fee $54,900 |
| Grand Opening Promotion | $3,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Grand Opening Promotion (Note 9) $3,000 to 4,000 |
| Total | $86,150 to $125,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Total (Note 8) $86,150 to $125,250 |
| Compliance with regulations | $450 to $1,350 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Compliance with regulations (Note 10) $450 to $1,350 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $21,000 to $43,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Additional Funds – 3 Months (Note 6) $21,000 to 43,000 |
| Initial Rent, Telephone, Bank, Licensing Fees, and Other Deposits | $0 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Rent, Telephone, Bank, Licensing Fees, and Other Deposits (Note 4) $0 to 2,000 |
| Furniture and Equipment | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Furniture and Equipment $0 to 1,000 |
| Vehicle | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Vehicle (Note 11) $0 – 2,500 |
| Computer System | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Computer System (Note 2) $1,000 to 3,000 |
| Travel & living expenses while training | $3,000 to $4,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Travel & living expenses while training (Note 3) $3,000 to 4,500 |
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
The franchise fee for a territory with a population of between 175,000 and 200,000 is $54,900. If the population of your territory exceeds 200,000, you must pay an additional $500 for each 1,000-population unit (or any portion of a 1,000-population unit) in excess of 200,000.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
Royalty fee – Note 1 6% down to 4% of Gross Revenues; $500 monthly minimum for 1st year; $1,000 monthly minimum thereafter
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
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National Branding Fund – Note 3 2% of Gross Revenues; $350 monthly minimum
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Technology/Software License Fee | Technology/Software License Fee – Note 9 $499 Monthly | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Lead Referral Fee | Lead Referral Fee $10,000 Upon the sale of your franchise to a third-party buyer who was already listed in our sales database at the time you and the buyer began discussing a sale | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Local Cooperative Advertising | Local Cooperative Advertising Up to 3% of your Gross Revenues unless a majority of the cooperative members agree on a higher contribution – Note 4 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Late Fee | Late Fee – Note 5 Greater of $100.00 or 10% of royalty or branding fee; $50.00 for ACH payments returned for insufficient funds; $100 for late sales reports or other business records; $250 for late annual income statement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fee | The franchise fee for a territory with a population of between 175,000 and 200,000 is $54,900. If the population of your territory exceeds 200,000, you must pay an additional $500 for each 1,000-population unit (or any portion of a 1,000-population unit) in excess of 200,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee – Note 1 The greater of either $12,500 or 5% of the purchase price, plus legal and administrative costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Royalty fee | Royalty fee – Note 1 6% down to 4% of Gross Revenues; $500 monthly minimum for 1st year; $1,000 monthly minimum thereafter | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Franchise Owner Meetings | Franchise Owner Meetings $599 per person Prior to attending meeting | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Interest | Interest – Note 6 18% – Note 7 On demand | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Local Advertising | Local Advertising The greater of 10% of Gross Revenues or $3,000 for first three years of operation; the greater of 8% of Gross Revenues or $3,000 thereafter Monthly | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Territory Amendment Fee | Territory Amendment Fee $1,500 Prior to amending Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Territory reservation deposit | You can reserve a specific territory for up to 30 days by paying a $10,000 deposit and sending us a signed Remittance Form. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| National Branding Fund | National Branding Fund – Note 3 2% of Gross Revenues; $350 monthly minimum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
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.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · 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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Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor began offering franchises in January 2005.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Fresh Coat is an Ohio corporation that was incorporated on January 1, 2005.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have offered Fresh Coat franchises since January 2005.
Source NotesFresh Coat is an Ohio corporation that was incorporated on January 1, 2005.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Katie Schoessel (Vice President of Marketing).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 2 · View Source
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Source NotesVice President of Marketing: Katie Schoessel
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $86,150 to $125,250. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal (Note 8) $86,150 to $125,250
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
No patents or pending patent applications are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesNo patents or pending patent applications are material to the franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesCompany - Owned 2025 0 0 0
21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesOur fiscal year ends on December 31.
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