Source: FranopolisHuntington Learning Center, Inc.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising high | $36,747 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Advertising $36,747 To $36,747 |
| Additional funds low | $22,367 to $24,157 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Additional funds – three months $22,367 To $24,157 |
| Architect low | $500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Architect $500 To $2,000 |
| Advertising low | $36,747 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Advertising $36,747 To $36,747 |
| Furniture/computers high | $51,396 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Furniture, computers $51,396 To $51,396 |
| Professional fees low | $500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Professional fees $500 To $3,000 |
| Training and technology initial fee low | $9,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training and Technology Initial Fee $9,000 To $9,000 |
| Curricula/testing low | $18,957 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Curricula and testing materials $18,957 To $18,957 |
| Start-up supplies high | $3,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Start - up supplies $3,700 To $3,700 |
| Training and technology initial fee high | $9,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training and Technology Initial Fee $9,000 To $9,000 |
| Exterior sign low | $500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Exterior sign $500 To $10,000 |
| Furniture/computers low | $51,396 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Furniture, computers $51,396 To $51,396 |
| Curricula/testing high | $18,957 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Curricula and testing materials $18,957 To $18,957 |
| Initial training low | $0 to $200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial training $0 To $200 |
| Start-up supplies low | $3,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Start - up supplies $3,700 To $3,700 |
| Security/utilities/licenses low | $500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Security & utility deposits; license fees $500 To $3,000 |
| Interior graphics low | $3,325 to $6,475 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Interior graphics $3,325 To $6,475 |
| Insurance low | $2,500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Insurance $2,500 To $10,000 |
| Total investment low | $191,992 to $340,632 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Total estimated initial investment for a Franchised Business $191,992 To $340,632 |
| Real estate/improvements low | $0 to $120,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Real estate and improvements $0 To $120,000 |
| Initial franchise fee high | $42,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial Franchise Fee $42,000 To $42,000 |
| Initial franchise fee low | $42,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial Franchise Fee $42,000 To $42,000 |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
- The initial franchise fee is $42,000.
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Online prep 2-test option | $53.50, $74.50, and $95.50 for the 2 - , 4 - , and 6 - test options | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Veteran initial fee | we offer to reduce the initial franchise fee to $31,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Company-owned center sale price low | sales prices between $10,000 and $1,900,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Insurance annual estimate | About $10,000 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Veteran total initial amount | The total due upon signing the franchise agreement is $94,207 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Late fee | $100 late fee; 18% annual interest | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Virtual testing monthly estimate high | Estimated to be between $190 and $250 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Accounting/payroll monthly low | $125 to $165 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Virtual testing monthly estimate low | Estimated to be between $190 and $250 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum monthly advertising | you must spend a minimum of $2,000 each month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Online prep 6-test option | $53.50, $74.50, and $95.50 for the 2 - , 4 - , and 6 - test options | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial franchise fee | The initial franchise fee is $42,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Online training additional license monthly | Additional licenses are $145 per license per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Internet service monthly low | $70 to $150 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Royalty rate | 9.5% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| CoOp fees monthly average | CoOp Fees average about $2,000 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Payroll variable per employee | variable charge of $6.00 per employee per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Accounting/payroll monthly high | $125 to $165 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Accounting software monthly | Essentials costs about $60.00 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| 2025 initial fee charged high | During 2025, we charged an initial franchise fee of between $0 and $36,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Subsequent franchise agreement fee | Subsequent Franchise Agreement $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Internet service monthly high | $70 to $150 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum annual advertising | Minimum of $57,000 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| MicroSchool advertising fund rate | You pay 2% of your Gross Revenue to the MicroSchool Advertising Fund | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| New franchise total initial fees | New Franchisees pay us a total of $104,707 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Syllabus fee for 2 MicroSchools | We reduce this fee to $175 if you operate two MicroSchool s | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Kick Start Marketing Program | $28,500 for the Kick Start Marketing Program | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Call center monthly | Call Center $415 per month, plus variable fees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Startup Package | $25,207 for the Startup Package | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Training and Technology Initial Fee | $9,000 for the Training and Technology Initial Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Marketing Communication Program monthly | Marketing Communication Program (MCP) $100 Monthly | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Default fee per day | you pay us $100 per day until cured | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| MicroSchool initial fee | Its initial fee is $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| MCP deposit | a $2,000 deposit for the Marketing Communication Program | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Veteran minimum ownership share | that individual owns at least 10% of the Franchisee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Relocation or renovation fee | Relocation or renovation $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Renewal fee | pay us a Renewal Fee $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Syllabus fee for 3+ MicroSchools | and to $165 if you operate three or more MicroSchool s | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Minimum Huntington Advertising Fund per month | The minimum payment to the Huntington Advertising Fund is $500 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Advertising fund rate | 2% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Training and Technology Services monthly | Training and Technology Services $1,375 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Minimum monthly royalty | $2,000 per month minimum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Syllabus fee monthly | the “Syllabus Fee” of $185 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| 2025 initial fee charged low | During 2025, we charged an initial franchise fee of between $0 and $36,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Payroll monthly fixed | fixed charge of $45.00 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Underperforming HLC transfer fee | we reduce the Transfer Fee to $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Late interest | $100 late fee; 18% annual interest | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Online prep 4-test option | $53.50, $74.50, and $95.50 for the 2 - , 4 - , and 6 - test options | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Multi-unit additional franchise initial fee | discount the initial franchise fee for the second and subsequent franchises to $27,000 each | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Convention additional attendee | Additional attendees cost $525 each. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| MicroSchool accreditation fee | you must pay an accreditation fee of $700 each September | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Conference services monthly | Conference Services $315 per month, credited against fees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Repeat default fee | If you receive 3 defaults, you pay us $1,000 per subsequent default. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Underperforming transfer total | the total amount due to us upon executing the franchise agreement is $48,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer total fee | the seller or buyer pays us a total of $53,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Marketing materials portion | $2,247 for Marketing materials | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Company-owned center sale price high | sales prices between $10,000 and $1,900,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional franchise total | The total due upon signing the franchise agreement for each additional franchise is $89,707 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 273 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 260 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 56 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 243 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 56 · 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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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised Businesses 2023 280 273 -7
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised Businesses 2024 273 260 -13
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesFranchised Businesses 2025 260 243 -17
Inside The FDD
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
The disclosed initial franchise fee is $42,000.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesThe initial franchise fee is $42,000.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 243 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 56 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesFranchised Businesses 2025 260 243 -17
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