Source: Franopolis

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2026 FDD Research

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What It Costs

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Where Your Startup Money Goes

Cost	Disclosed Amount	Source
Full-Line — Training Expenses	$3,253 to $7,680	2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Training Expenses (Note 10) $3,253 to $7,680 $3,253 to $7,680 As Incurred As Incurred Airlines, hotels, restaurants
Full-Line — Initial franchise fee (Note 1)	$35,000 to $45,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Initial franchise fee (Note 1) $35,000 to $45,000 $35,000 to $45,000 Lump Sum When you sign the Franchise Agmt KCF
Full-Line — Security Deposits	$475 to $3,415	2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Security Deposits (Note 14) $475 to $3,415 $475 to $3,415 As Arranged As Arranged Lender, Approved Suppliers
Scoops & Sweets — Initial franchise fee (Note 1)	$35,000 to $45,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Initial franchise fee (Note 1) $35,000 to $45,000 $35,000 to $45,000 Lump Sum When you sign the Franchise Agmt KCF
Scoops & Sweets — Training Expenses	$3,253 to $7,680	2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Training Expenses (Note 10) $3,253 to $7,680 $3,253 to $7,680 As Incurred As Incurred Airlines, hotels, restaurants
Scoops & Sweets — Advertising (Note 8)	$10,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Advertising (Note 8) $10,000 $10,000 As Incurred As Arranged Service Providers
Full-Line — Insurance (Note 9)	$519 to $21,528	2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Insurance (Note 9) $519 to $21,528 $519 to $21,528 As Arranged As Arranged Insurance Providers
Full-Line — Advertising (Note 8)	$10,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Advertising (Note 8) $10,000 $10,000 As Incurred As Arranged Service Providers
Scoops & Sweets — Insurance (Note 9)	$519 to $21,528	2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Insurance (Note 9) $519 to $21,528 $519 to $21,528 As Arranged As Arranged Insurance Providers
Full-Line — Site Development Fee (Note 3)	$27,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Site Development Fee (Note 3) $27,000 $27,000 Lump sum Upon signing lease KCF
Scoops & Sweets — Security Deposits	$475 to $3,415	2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Security Deposits (Note 14) $475 to $3,415 $475 to $3,415 As Arranged As Arranged Lender, Approved Suppliers
Scoops & Sweets — Site Development Fee (Note 3)	$27,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Site Development Fee (Note 3) $27,000 $27,000 Lump sum Upon signing lease KCF

Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.

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Fees And Payment Terms

Fee	Disclosed Terms	Source
POS Implementation Fee — $3000	POS Implementation Fee The Kilwins Computer System (defined below) requires, among other things, the installation of the Kilwins Point of Sale (POS) System related to the software, and equipment. In connection with that implementation, you are required to pay us the amount of $3,000 at the time you sign the Franchise Agreement.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Opening Marketing — $10000	Opening Marketing Program $10,000, at least $5,000 of which must be spent before the Store opens, and $5,000 of which must be spent after the Store opens. Before opening We reserve the right to: (a) require you to deposit some or all of these amounts with us, for us to distribute as may be necessary in order to conduct the Opening Marketing Program; and/or (b) reimburse us if we deem it necessary to fulfill your Opening Marketing Program obligations on your behalf.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Recurrent inspection — $500	Recurrent inspection Time (currently $500/day) plus expenses Upon demand Charged only when additional trips are necessary to your Store to correct a violation which was not corrected upon returning for the second inspection, or where additional training is required.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Opening marketing — expenditure after opening	Opening Marketing Program $10,000, at least $5,000 of which must be spent before the Store opens, and $5,000 of which must be spent after the Store opens. Before opening We reserve the right to: (a) require you to deposit some or all of these amounts with us, for us to distribute as may be necessary in order to conduct the Opening Marketing Program; and/or (b) reimburse us if we deem it necessary to fulfill your Opening Marketing Program obligations on your behalf.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Royalty 5% — 5%	Royalty 5% of Gross Sales Monthly, on or before the tenth calendar day of each month; calculated on the Gross Sales for the prior month. Gross Sales means all revenue related to the Store (excluding sales of gift cards, refunds, shipping charges, gratuities, and sales taxes collected and remitted to the proper authorities). We reserve the right to require Stores to pay royalty fees and marketing contributions weekly instead of monthly.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Interest on — 18%	Interest on Overdue Payments 18% per year on the underpayment (Note 4) Upon demand Payable only on overdue amounts, from the date when originally due.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Network, Internet — $275	Network, Internet, Telephone Service and Support Fee Our then-current fee (presently estimated at $275 per month per Store). Note 9 As incurred This is a monthly or annual fee payable to us or an approved vendor we designate. Note 9	2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Accounting and Backoffice — $175	Accounting and Backoffice Software Fee Our then-current fee (All services currently estimated to be $175 per month per store, however, it is subject to change at any time with 30 day notice) Note 9 As incurred This is a monthly fee payable to us or an approved vendor we designate. Note 9	2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Audit Costs — 2%	Audit Costs All costs and expenses associated with the audit, per diem expenses, reasonable accounting and legal costs; and interest on the underpayment (see Note 4) Upon demand Payable only if we audit because you did not submit financial information as required in section 12.2 in a timely manner, or if sales are underreported by 2% or more.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Sale of Store — 7%	Sale of Store Sales Fee Up to 7% of the sales price of the Store Upon sale of Store Charged only if you request our assistance in finding a buyer for your Store and facilitating the sale of the Store. It is your option to ask us to provide this service.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Replacement training: $5,000 for requested sessions beyond one included session or groups exceeding four, plus expenses	We will provide you with one replacement training session during the term of the Franchise Agreement, for up to a total of four individuals during such session. If you request to send more than four individuals to that replacement session, or if you ask for more than one replacement training session, you agree to pay a training fee of $5,000.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 19
Web-based employee training — maximum annual percentage increase tied to technology costs	Web-based employee training Our then current fee (which is currently $25) per month per store. On or before the 5 th day of each month Currently, the Web-based employee training Fee is $25 per month, per Store, but we can increase this fee by up to 5% each year commensurate with increased technology costs that we periodically incur.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Securities offering fee — greater of dollar amount or actual expenses	Securities Offering Fee $5,000 or our actual expenses, whichever is greater Upon demand If you engage in a securities offering, you must reimburse us for our reasonable costs and expenses (including legal and accounting fees) to evaluate your proposed offering and you also must indemnify us (see above).	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Technology Fee — $200	Technology Fee Our then-current costs for development and support of System technology. (Currently $200 per month per Store) Note 8. On or before the 5 th day of each month This is a monthly fee payable to us or an approved vendor we designate, which we can increase up to 5% each year commensurate with increased technology costs that we periodically incur, as well as for changes to the Index. Note 8.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Scoops and Sweets opening inventory — lower estimate assuming all discounts	Inventory Before opening a Full-Line Store, you will need to buy an opening inventory. We estimate that the inventory needed for a typical Full-Line Store in the preferred range of 1,000 to 1,500 square feet will range from $38,966 to $58,066, assuming all available discounts are taken. You must purchase this inventory from our affiliate, Quality Confections. Before opening your Scoops & Sweets, you will need to buy an opening inventory. We estimate that the inventory needed for a typical Scoops & Sweets in the preferred range of 600 to 800 square feet will range from $25,000 to $30,000, assuming all available discounts are taken. You must purchase this inventory from our affiliate, Quality Confections. Kilwins 2026 FDD A (13)	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Technology fee — maximum annual percentage increase tied to costs and index	Technology Fee Our then-current costs for development and support of System technology. (Currently $200 per month per Store) Note 8. On or before the 5 th day of each month This is a monthly fee payable to us or an approved vendor we designate, which we can increase up to 5% each year commensurate with increased technology costs that we periodically incur, as well as for changes to the Index. Note 8.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Full-Line Store opening inventory — lower estimate assuming all discounts	Inventory Before opening a Full-Line Store, you will need to buy an opening inventory. We estimate that the inventory needed for a typical Full-Line Store in the preferred range of 1,000 to 1,500 square feet will range from $38,966 to $58,066, assuming all available discounts are taken. You must purchase this inventory from our affiliate, Quality Confections. Before opening your Scoops & Sweets, you will need to buy an opening inventory. We estimate that the inventory needed for a typical Scoops & Sweets in the preferred range of 600 to 800 square feet will range from $25,000 to $30,000, assuming all available discounts are taken. You must purchase this inventory from our affiliate, Quality Confections. Kilwins 2026 FDD A (13)	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
POS Software Fee — $135	POS Software Fee Our then-current fee (presently, estimated at $135 per month per Store based on 2 POS stations). Note 9. As incurred This is a monthly fee payable to us or an approved vendor we designate. Note 9	2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Opening marketing — minimum expenditure before opening	Opening Marketing Program $10,000, at least $5,000 of which must be spent before the Store opens, and $5,000 of which must be spent after the Store opens. Before opening We reserve the right to: (a) require you to deposit some or all of these amounts with us, for us to distribute as may be necessary in order to conduct the Opening Marketing Program; and/or (b) reimburse us if we deem it necessary to fulfill your Opening Marketing Program obligations on your behalf.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Marketing Contribution — 3%	Marketing Contribution Currently 3% of Gross Sales (which we have the right to increase up to 5% of Gross Sales) (Note 2) Same as Royalty. We currently allocate the Marketing Contribution in the manner set out in Note 2 below. We have the right to change the allocation and increase the Marketing Contribution to a total of 5% of Gross Sales.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Scoops and Sweets digital menu board — current monthly service fee	Scoops & Sweets Digital Menu Board Service Fee The then- current fee (which is currently $60 per month) Monthly You must pay a monthly service fee for the Scoops & Sweets digital menu board	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Initial training: $5,000 per additional individual beyond first four	Additional Individuals for Initial Training $5,000 for each individual over the first four individuals Before training begins Note 7	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Transfer Fee — $10000	Transfer Fee $10,000 At time of transfer Payable if you sell your franchise or your company. (Note 3)	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Enforcement costs and attorneys’ fees — surcharge	Costs and Attorneys’ Fees Will vary under circumstances Upon demand If you are in violation under the Franchise Agreement, or if we must enforce the Franchise Agreement you must reimburse us for our expenses (including but not limited to a per diem expense for our employee costs, travel expenses and reasonable attorneys’ fees, plus a 10% surcharge) in enforcing or terminating the Franchise Agreement.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Full new term on transfer — initial-fee reduction for existing Kilwins franchisee	3. In consideration for a full new franchise agreement term, the transferee will be required to pay the full initial franchise fee due under the then-current franchise agreement (reduced by $10,000 if the transferee is an existing “Kilwins” franchisee). Also, if you participate in the Vet Fran Program and, before you open your Store, propose to transfer the franchise to a buyer who is not a qualified veteran participating in the Vet Fran Program, then you must pay us the reduced portion of the initial franchise fee ($10,000) as a condition to the transfer (in addition to other requirements applicable to transfers).	2026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.

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