Source: FranopolisLedgers Area Representative
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional funds — 3 months | $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Additional Funds – 3 months (Note 7 ) $3,000 $3,000 |
| Computer hardware and software | $750 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Computer Hardware and Software (Note 4 ) $ 750 $1,500 |
| Insurance | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Insurance (Note 5 ) $ 1000 $3,000 |
| Professional fees — legal and accounting | $300 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Professional Fees – Legal & Accounting Note 6 ) $ 300 $ 1,500 |
| Rent | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Rent (Note 3 ) $0 $3,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Death or incapacity assistance — expenses plus 10% gross revenues | Assistance Fee in the event of incapacity or death Reimbursement for reasonable expenditures incurred plus 10% of Gross Revenues for any period in which we operate or assist in the operation of the Franchised Business due to your death or incapacity. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Veteran and first responder discount | We offer a 10% discount to all qualified veterans and first responders who purchase a Territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial area representative fee per undeveloped unit territory | When purchasing area representative rights over an Area Representative Territory with no developed Unit Franchises, the Initial Area Representative Fee will be calculated at a rate of $10,000 per undeveloped Unit Territory contained within the boundaries of the Area Representative Territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Late payment interest — lesser of 12% annually or legal maximum | Interest on late payments The lesser of 12% per annum or the highest rate permitted by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Franchisee prospect fee typically $100–$150 per lead | Fee for Franchisee Prospects (Note 1) Typically $100 to $150/ each. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Franchise broker commission share | Franchise Broker Fee (Note 2) 50% of any broker’s commission paid on a unit franchise sale is deducted from your commission on that sale. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Total initial franchise fee — approximately $150,000–$300,000 | Typically, an Area Representative will purchase area representative rights over 15 - 30 undeveloped single unit territories, for a total Initial Franchise Fee of approximately $150,000 to $300,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Internal sales fee per unit franchise | Internal Sales Fee (Note 3) $5,000 per Unit Franchise | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer fee $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesInside The FDD
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19Reported Business Results
The franchisor does not provide claims about future franchisee financial results or past results of its company-owned or franchised locations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 19 · View Source
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