Source: FranopolisGradumgswing
GradumGswing operates baseball training facilities and provides in-person and virtual instruction for hitters. Its customers include youth and adult baseball players seeking batting coaching, skills development, and training support.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Office Expense low | $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 1,000 |
| Licenses and Permits low | $800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 800 |
| Utilities low | $400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 400 |
| Professional Fees low | $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 1,500 |
| Computer System low | $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 3,000 |
| Gradum in a Box build out low | $250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 250,000 |
| Office Expense high | $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 3,000 |
| Market Introduction Program low | $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 1,500 |
| Inventory low | $2,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 2,800 |
| Additional funds for first 3 months high | $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 35,000 |
| Licenses and Permits high | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 2,500 |
| Real Estate/Rent low | $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 3,000 |
| Professional Fees high | $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 3,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent high | $14,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 14,500 |
| Initial franchise fee low | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 50,000 |
| Utilities high | $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 1,000 |
| Initial franchise fee high | $250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 250,000 |
| Insurance low | $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 1,000 |
| Gradum in a Box build out high | $350,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $350,000 |
| Computer System high | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 50,00 |
| Additional funds for first 3 months low | $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 15,000 |
| Market Introduction Program high | $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 4,000 |
| Inventory high | $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 7,000 |
| Insurance high | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $ 5,000 |
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
- 8 % of your gross sales
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- Marketing & Advertising
- 2 % of your gross sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 8 % of your gross sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Replacement/additional training | Currently, $500 per day plus expenses for travel, food, lodging | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Late fee plus 18% annual interest | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer fee plus costs | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial franchise fee $50,000–$250,000 — low endpoint | $50,000 to a maximum of $250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Brand Development Fund | 2 % of your gross sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Local marketing spending | 5 % of your gross sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Gradum in a Box build-out: $250,000–$350,000 | ranging from $250,000 to $350,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Liquidated damages duration cap | for the lesser of (i) 5 years or (ii) the remaining months of the franchise term | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Reimbursement/cure administrative fee | plus 10% administrative fee | 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 2022
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 20 |
| 2021 | 0 | 4 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · 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
2020 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2020 0 0 0
Company - Owned 2020 3 3 0
Total Outlets 2020 3 3 0
2021 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2021 0 0 0
Company - Owned 2021 3 4 1
2022 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2022 0 0 0
SourcesCompany - Owned 2022 4 6 2
Inside The FDD
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Sources
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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2022, the FDD reports 0 franchised locations and 6 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 20 · View Source
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