Source: FranopolisGriswold Home Care, Inc.
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Printed materials low | $1,200 to $1,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Printed Materials and Shipping (8) $1,200 to $1,800 |
| Living expenses while training low | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Living Expenses While Training (3) $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Signage low | $50 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Signage $50 to $1,000 |
| Office equipment low | $2,500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Office Equipment (5) $2,500 to $4,000 |
| Total investment low | $99,600 to $185,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Total: $99,600 to $185,600 |
| Office supplies/inventory low | $50 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Opening Office Supplies and Inventory $50 to $750 |
| First year software and installation | $1,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 First Year Computer Software Fee and Installation Fee (6) $1,750 |
| Initial franchise fee low | $49,500 to $54,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Franchise Fee (2) $49,500 to $54,500 |
| Insurance 6 months low | $3,800 to $4,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Insurance (6 months of general liability and worker’s comp premiums) (7) $3,800 to $4,800 |
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
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you must pay GHC an initial franchise fee (the “Initial Franchise Fee”) of $49,500.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional territory example fee | an initial franchise fee of $49,500 will be discounted by $7,425 and therefore will be $42,075. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| General marketing rate | currently 1 % of Gross Receipts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional royalty for default | An additional 2% of Gross Receipts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Population expansion fee to 300,000 | You may increase the population in your territory up to 300,000 for an additional $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Annual conference fee annual increase cap | This fee will not increase by more than 10 % a year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| General marketing minimum weekly | the greater of $ 75/week or 1 % of Gross Receipts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer fee existing franchisee | or $5,000 for any transfer to an existing GHC franchisee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Reduced local marketing annual minimum | the local marketing requirement will be reduced to $6,000 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Underreporting interest max | at a rate of the lesser of 12% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Minimum weekly royalty | $100 per week (the “Minimum Performance Requirement”) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Printed materials monthly average | currently ranges from $37 to $453 per month ($150 on average) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| VetFran discount | Currently, GHC has a 5-star rating and provides a 20% discount off the Initial Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Local marketing basic monthly | $400 per month for the Basic Plan | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Local marketing program monthly initial | The cost of the Program during this six (6) month period is $250 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Late fee weekly | Late Fees $25 per week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Printed materials monthly range low | currently ranges from $37 to $453 per month ($150 on average) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Initial franchise fee | you must pay GHC an initial franchise fee (the “Initial Franchise Fee”) of $49,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Royalty rate | The greater of 5 % of Gross Receipts or the Minimum Performance Requirement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Local ongoing marketing annual minimum | You are required to spend at least $12,000 per year on local marketing | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Additional remediation training per day | $500 per day per trainer, plus reasonable room, board and travel for each trainer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Local marketing plus monthly | $600 per month for the Plus Plan | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional territory discount | The Initial Franchise Fee for each additional territory will be discounted from the then-current Initial Franchise Fee ... by 15%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Printed materials monthly range high | currently ranges from $37 to $453 per month ($150 on average) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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