Source: FranopolisLifestyle Publications LLC
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance (10) — $750 | $750 to $1,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Insurance (10) $750 to $1,100 As Agreed Upon Before Opening Third Party Supplier |
| Furniture (4) — $0 | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Furniture (4) $0 to $1,000 As Agreed Upon. Before Opening. Various Third- Party Suppliers |
| Computer System (7) — $500 | $500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Computer System (7) $500 to $2,000 As Agreed Upon As Incurred Various Third- Parties |
| Office Equipment & Supplies — $50 | $50 to $200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Office Equipment & Supplies (6) $50 to $200 As Agreed Upon Before Opening Various Third- Party Suppliers |
| Business Licenses — $200 | $200 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Business Licenses and Permits (8) $200 to $500 As Incurred Before Opening Licensing Authority |
| Additional Funds — $2660 | $2,660 to $3,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Additional Funds – 3 M onths (12) $2,660 to $3,800 As Incurred As Incurred Various Third- Party Suppliers |
| Initial Franchise Fee (2) — $30000 | $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Franchise Fee (2) $30,000 Lump Sum When you sign the Publisher Agreement Us |
| Professional Fees — $800 | $800 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Professional Fees (9) $800 to $2,000 As Agreed Upon As Incurred Various Third- Parties |
| Utility Deposits — $0 | $0 to $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Utility Deposits and Fees (5) $0 to $250 As Agreed Upon As Incurred Various Third- Party Suppliers |
| Training Expenses — $1500 | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Training Expenses (11) $1,500 to $2,500 As Agreed Upon As Incurred Various Third- Parties |
| Rent and Security — $1140 | $1,140 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Rent and Security Deposit (3) $1,140 to $3,000 As Agreed Upon As Incurred Various Third- Party Suppliers |
| TOTAL (13) — $37600 | $37,600 to $46,350 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 TOTAL (13) $37,600 to $46,350 |
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
- Royalty
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Royalty (the “Lifestyle Publications Cost”) 7% of the Advertising Value Monthly The Lifestyle Publications Cost is deducted from amounts that are paid to us by advertisers you engage. See Notes (2) and (3).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidated Damages — $50000 | Liquidated Damages $50,000 When incurred If the Publisher Agreement is terminated due your default under the Publisher Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Publication expenses per home for 36-page Magazine — $1.50 to $1.94 | The Publication Expenses for Lifestyle Publication Magazines currently range from $1.50 to $1.94 per home on your mailing list for 36-page Magazine. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Existing franchisee additional Publisher Agreement fee — $20,000 | If you are an existing franchisee signing an additional Publisher Agreement, you must pay us a Franchise Fee of $20,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional Trainees or — $1000 | Additional Trainees or Replacement Training Our then-current fee, currently $1,000 per trainee At time of training See Note (4). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial franchise fee — $30,000 | You must pay us an initial franchise fee of $30,000 (“Franchise Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional sample cost — $1.25 per sample | Additional sample costs are estimated to be $1.25 per additional sample. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Royalty | Royalty (the “Lifestyle Publications Cost”) 7% of the Advertising Value Monthly The Lifestyle Publications Cost is deducted from amounts that are paid to us by advertisers you engage. See Notes (2) and (3). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Amount retained from conditional franchise fee refund — $1,500 | We will refund you the Franchise Fee less $1,500 if: | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer Fee Equal — 20% | Transfer Fee Equal to the greater of Lifestyle Publications’ then-current Initial Franchise Fee or 20% of the purchase price paid by the transferee to Publisher (or other transferor) Before transfer We must approve of any transfer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Conference Fee — 20% | Conference Fee Our then-current fee, which is currently $2,000 per attendee per conference Upon demand We may increase this fee up to 20% per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Resale Assistance Fee — $10000 | Resale Assistance Fee $10,000, subject to applicable law At time of engagement If you engage us to assist you in finding a buyer for your Magazine | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Ad creation fee — $50 per ad over 8 new creations when advertiser does not pay | Ad creation fees currently are $50 per ad over 8 new creations and only apply if the advertiser does not pay for it in its contract. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Conference Fee — $2000 | Conference Fee Our then-current fee, which is currently $2,000 per attendee per conference Upon demand We may increase this fee up to 20% per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Growth to Gold — $1000 | Growth to Gold Training Program $1,000 At time of training You are responsible for transportation and expenses for food (if any), and wages while attending training. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Non-Attendance Fee — $5000 | Non-Attendance Fee $5,000 Upon demand Payable if you fail to attend any in-person conference that we have designated as “mandatory” in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
Sources
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $37,600 to $46,350. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL (13) $37,600 to $46,350
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