Source: FranopolisHallmark Homecare LLC
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Travel and Living Expenses During Training | $1,500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Travel and Living Expenses During Training (5) $1,500 $2,000 As incurred As incurred Airline, hotel, and restaurants |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INVESTMENT (One Protected Territory) | $109,500 to $134,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 TOTAL ESTIMATED INVESTMENT (One Protected Territory) (10) $109,500 $134,500 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Miscellaneous Opening Costs (6) $1,000 $2,000 As Incurred As Incurred Vendors |
| Equipment and Supplies | $1,500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Equipment and Supplies (3) $1,500 $4,000 As incurred As Incurred Vendors |
| Franchise Fee – Two to Five Protected Territories | $99,500 to $204,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Franchise Fee – Two to Five Protected Territories (2) $99,500 $204,500 Lump sum When Agreement signed Us |
| Professional Fees | $500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Professional Fees (7) $500 $2,500 As incurred As incurred Attorneys and/or Accountants |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INVESTMENT (Two to Five Protected Territories) | $149,500 to $279,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 TOTAL ESTIMATED INVESTMENT (Two to Five Protected Territories) (11) $149,500 $279,500 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $40,000 to $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Additional Funds – 3 Months (9) $40,000 $55,000 As Incurred As Incurred Vendors |
| Insurance | $3,000 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance (8) $3,000 $3,500 As incurred As incurred Insurance Agent or Carrier |
| Franchise Fee – One Protected Territory | $59,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Franchise Fee – One Protected Territory (2) $59,500 $59,500 Lump sum When Agreement signed Us |
| Initial Marketing | $2,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Marketing (4) $2,500 $6,000 As incurred As incurred Vendors |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee — $500 | Royalty Fee The greater of: (i) 6% of Gross Sales, or (ii) $500 multiplied by the number of Protected Territories you purchased Payable by the 15 th of each month based on Gross Billings in the preceding month See Note 2 for the definition of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| HallmarkXL Franchise Operating Platform Fee — 3.25% | HallmarkXL Franchise Operating Platform Fee 3.25% of Gross Sales Weekly See Note 3 for description of HallmarkXL Platform | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Royalty Fee — 6% | Royalty Fee The greater of: (i) 6% of Gross Sales, or (ii) $500 multiplied by the number of Protected Territories you purchased Payable by the 15 th of each month based on Gross Billings in the preceding month See Note 2 for the definition of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Fees for Required Systems — $250 | Fees for Required Systems Varies, based on size of the franchise and number of users; currently ranges from $250 to $375 per month. Monthly or annually based on plans chosen This amount reflects the current fees for all required systems in which you pay the provider directly | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Supplemental Training and Meetings — $1,000 | Supplemental Training and Meetings Reasonable registration or similar fees, currently estimated to be less than $1,000 per attendee As incurred We may require you to attend and satisfactorily complete various training courses that we periodically choose to provide at the times and locations that we designate, as well as periodic conventions, regional meetings, and conferences that we specify. We may require you to attend these courses or meetings and we may charge you the fee, even if you do not attend such a required event. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer Fee — $10,000 | Transfer Fee $10,000 As incurred Payable upon a transfer of the Franchised Business, or an ownership interest in you or the Franchised Business. The fee does not apply when you transfer to an Entity with the same ownership as you. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional territory population — per person | If you wish to purchase a Protected Territory with a population greater than 250,000, you must pay us a fee of $0.20 per additional person within such Protected Territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Marketing Fee — 1% | Marketing Fee The greater of: (i) 1% of Gross Sales, or (ii) $150 multiplied by the number of Protected Payable by the 15 th of each month based on Gross Billings in the preceding month We will contribute the Marketing Fee to the Marketing Fund (as defined in Item 11). See Note 2 for the definition of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Interest on Late Payments — 1.5% | Interest on Late Payments Highest commercial contract rate the law allows or 1.5% per month, whichever is less As incurred Payable if you fail to make payments on time. Any overdue amounts bear interest beginning 30 days after the invoice date. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Level 2 Live Training Fee for Additional Trainees — $1,500 | Level 2 Live Training Fee for Additional Trainees $1,500 per trainee As incurred We will provide our initial training program to your Principal Owner and one additional trainee as part of the Franchise Fee. We reserve the right to charge this training fee for additional trainees that attend our Level 2 Training Program, including (i) each additional person attending the same initial session, (ii) persons who are repeating the course and (iii) subsequent trainees who attend the course. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Marketing Fee — $150 | Marketing Fee The greater of: (i) 1% of Gross Sales, or (ii) $150 multiplied by the number of Protected Payable by the 15 th of each month based on Gross Billings in the preceding month We will contribute the Marketing Fee to the Marketing Fund (as defined in Item 11). See Note 2 for the definition of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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