Source: FranopolisGoJoe Patrol
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employee uniforms/equipment low | $400 to $2,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Employee Uniforms and Equipment (Note 11) $400 $2,000 |
| Computer, communications, internet low | $4,900 to $7,400 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Computer, Communications Devices, Internet (Note 3) $4,900 $7,400 |
| Permits/licenses low | $500 to $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Business Permits and Licenses (Note 8) $500 $3,000 |
| Development fee total low, 3–5 businesses | $24,000 to $40,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 Development Fee (Note 2) $24,000 $40,000 |
| Miscellaneous low | $3,000 to $4,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Miscellaneous (Note 13) $3,000 $4,000 |
| Office supplies and stationery low | $250 to $400 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Office Supplies and Stationery (Note 10) $250 $400 |
| Total franchise investment low | $90,900 to $152,100 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Total (Note 15) $90,900 $152,100 |
| Professional fees low | $500 to $2,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Professional Fees (Note 5) $500 $2,000 |
| Vehicle(s) low | $5,700 to $8,800 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Vehicle(s) (Note 4) $5,700 $8,800 |
| Pre-opening travel low | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Pre-Opening Travel (Note 6) $1,500 $2,500 |
| Market introduction low | $10,000 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Market Introduction (Note 7) $10,000 $25,000 |
| Total development investment low | $25,500 to $42,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 Total $25,500 $42,500 |
| Furniture and fixtures low | $650 to $1,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Furniture and Fixtures (Note 2) $650 $1,500 |
| Initial franchise fee range low | $45,000 to $60,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $45,000 $60,000 |
| Additional funds low | $15,000 to $21,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Additional Funds (Note 14) $15,000 $21,000 |
| Insurance and prepayments low | $3,500 to $6,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Insurance and other pre-payments (Note 12) $3,500 $6,500 |
| Rent low | $0 to $8,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 Rent (Note 9) $0 $8,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Software license fees monthly | Currently, $1,300 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial franchise fee for territory up to 500,000 population | $45,000 for a Territory containing a population of up to 500,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Cooperative contribution current rate | Currently, 0% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Development fee per business | development fee in the amount of $8,000 for each GoJoe Patrol Business you agree to develop | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Brand fund contribution rate | Currently, 2% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial franchise fee — first development business | $37,000 for the first GoJoe Patrol business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Initial franchise fee — second through fourth development businesses | $32,000 for the second through fourth GoJoe Patrol businesses | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Initial franchise fee additional population increment | plus $300 for each additional 10,000 people | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Aggregate marketing contribution cap | your aggregate marketing contributions to the Brand Fund and a Cooperative (as defined below) along with your local marketing expenditures will not exceed 3% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Management fee gross sales rate | The greater of two times the weekly salary of your Operating Principal or 10% of the weekly Gross Sales of the business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Relocation fee | $1,000, plus our reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the relocation | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Training fee on transfer | you will pay a transfer training fee in the amount of $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Convention registration maximum | Up to $1,000 per attendee (currently $750) | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Royalty fee rate before minimum applies | 5% of Gross Sales until the third anniversary of the signing of the Franchise Agreement | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Franchise agreement transfer fee | $10,000 or greater amount that is necessary to reimburse us for our costs to review the transfer application | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Minimum royalty monthly amount from third anniversary | greater of 5% of Gross Sales or a minimum royalty fee of $3,540 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Initial franchise fee — fifth and later development businesses | $28,000 for the fifth and each additional GoJoe Patrol business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Management fee weekly salary multiple | The greater of two times the weekly salary of your Operating Principal or 10% of the weekly Gross Sales of the business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Development agreement transfer fee rate | 25% of our then current Development Fee for each GoJoe Patrol Business option that is pending | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Successor franchise fee rate | 25% of the Initial Franchise Fee that you paid for your initial term | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Cooperative contribution maximum | contribute up to 1% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Convention registration current fee | Up to $1,000 per attendee (currently $750) | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Local marketing minimum annual gross sales rate | Currently, at least 1% of annual Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Additional on-going/remedial training per day | Currently, $500 a day for on-going or remedial training | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Qualified veterans/law enforcement/first responder discount | we will reduce the Initial Franchise Fee by 20% for qualified veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders for their first GoJoe Patrol business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Technology fund contribution | Currently, 0.5% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Interest on overdue amounts per month | 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Audit understatement threshold | Payable only if an examination or audit reveals an understatement of the Gross Sales of your GoJoe Patrol business of 2% or more. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2024
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 40 · 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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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2024, the FDD reports 2 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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