Source: FranopolisLiftology
Sources2026 FDD Research
FDD Edition2026Sources
What It Costs
SourcesDisclosed Startup Investment$187,800 to $427,750
Your location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tools, Equipment — $5000 | $5,000 to $9,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Tools, Equipment, Racking (8) $5,000 to $9,500 As Incurred Before Opening Vendors |
| Office Equipment — $5000 | $5,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Office Equipment, Furniture, Supplies, Office Computer and Tablet (4) $5,000 - 8,000 As Incurred Before Opening Vendors |
| Training Expenses — $4500 | $4,500 to $9,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Training Expenses (2) $4,500 to $9,500 As Incurred As Incurred Transportation, lodging, meals, and all other associated expenses. |
| Initial Inventory — $40000 | $40,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Inventory (9) $40,000 to $60,000 As Incurred Before Opening Approved Vendors |
| Initial Software — $1500 | $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Software setup & licensing fee $1,500 Lump Sum When you sign the Franchise Agreement Us |
| Initial Franchise Fee (1) — $30000 | $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $30,000 Lump Sum When you sign the Franchise Agreement Us |
| Showroom equipment — $12000 | $12,000 to $16,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Showroom equipment & related expenses $12,000 to $16,000 As Incurred Before Opening Approved Vendors |
| Initial training fee | $4,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Training Fee $4,500 |
| Leasehold Improvement — $0 | $0 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Leasehold Improvement $0 to $8,000 As Incurred Before Opening Vendors |
| Total — $187800 | $187,800 to $427,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Total $187,800 to $427,750 |
| Additional Funds — $20000 | $20,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Additional Funds – 3 months (11) $20,000 to $50,000 As Incurred As Incurred Employees, vendors, suppliers, us, our affiliates, and other |
| Software and Technology — $800 | $800 to $1,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Software and Technology (4) $800 to $1,750 As Incurred Before Opening Vendors |
| Initial Marketing Fee — $5000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Marketing Fee $5,000 Lump Sum When you sign the Franchise Agreement Us |
| Office/Warehouse — $5000 | $5,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Office/Warehouse Rent, Lease, Security and Utility Deposits (7) $5,000 to $20,000 As Incurred Before Opening Lessor and utility suppliers |
| Legal and Professional — $1500 | $1,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Legal and Professional Services $1,500 to $5,000 As Incurred As Incurred Your attorneys, accountants, and business advisors |
| Additional initial training attendee fee | $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 each additional attendee who attends the Initial Training Program at any time during the Term will cost $500.00 per person |
| Insurance Costs — $5000 | $5,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Insurance Costs (10) $5,000 to $15,000 Annual Premium, as incurred Before Opening Insurance Broker |
| Licenses and Permits — $500 | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Licenses and Permits (6) $500 to $1,500 As Incurred Before Opening Licensing Authorities |
| Vehicles Down — $10000 | $10,000 to $16,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Vehicles Down Payment and Wrap (5) $10,000 – 16,000 As Incurred Before Opening Vendors |
| Office or Warehouse — $0 | $0 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Office or Warehouse Signage $0 to $1,500 As Incurred Before Opening Vendors |
| Marketing Materials — $7500 | $7,500 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Marketing Materials and Supplies and Initial Marketing (3) $7,500 to $15,000 As Arranged Before opening when you receive supplies or services Vendors or Us |
| Territory Fee — $30000 | $30,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Territory Fee $30,000 to $150,000 Lump Sum When you sign the Franchise Agreement Us |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Late Payment Fee — $50 | Late Payment Fee $150 for each overdue payment plus $25 for each day that a payment remains unpaid after the due date plus 1½% interest per month or the maximum interest rate permitted by law, whichever is greater. Any late fee will be assessed on amounts not paid when due, will accrue for as long as such amounts remain unpaid, and is due upon demand. If there are insufficient funds at the time payment is due, there is an additional $50 delinquent fee owed to Franchisor. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Local Marketing — 2% | Local Marketing Expenditure At least 2% of Gross Revenue Spent monthly by you as we may direct in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing. Expenditure report due within 15 days of each quarter You must spend the required Local Advertising Expenditure on continuing local marketing and advertising to promote the Franchised Business, in the form, content, media, and frequency specified in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing and as approved by us. Such expenditures may include amounts paid to advertisers, agencies, digital platforms, lead generation providers, or other marketing vendors. We may require you to use designated or approved vendors for certain marketing activities. We may require that you spend minimum amounts within specified time periods and may require you to allocate such expenditures among particular media, programs, or campaigns. Amounts contributed to or spent through a Liftology advertising cooperative will count toward your Local Advertising Expenditure requirement. Any amounts not spent in accordance with this requirement will not carry over and must be spent as we direct. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial franchise and population territory fees — $0.06 | You must pay to us an Initial Franchise Fee of $30,000. You also must pay to us an Initial Territory Fee of $0.06 per person of population in your LSA that typically ranges from $30,000 for a population of 500,000 to $150,000 for a population of 2,500,000 for the LSA when you sign the Franchise Agreement. An LSA with the minimum population of 500,000 will be permitted solely in select rural markets with lower population density. LSA population targets for densely populated metro market areas will range from 1,000,000 to 2,500,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Transfer Fee — 25% | Transfer Fee 25% of the then-existing Initial Franchise Fee (at the time of the transfer) The transfer fee is due and payable in full prior to the closing of any approved Transfer. Payable by you or the transferee if and when you sell or transfer your franchise. No fee is due if you transfer your franchise to a new corporation controlled by you. (5) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Conference Fee — 25% | Conference Fee Our then-current conference fee as well as your associated attendee expenses. (currently, $800 per conference for one attendee) Conference fee(s) must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the conference. You must attend the conferences and meetings we require. This fee will cover the registration cost of one attendee for the annual conference. Additional attendees can register and pay any required registration fees at the time of registration at then current rates. At our discretion, we may also require you to occasionally attend a regional conference and pay the then current rate to attend. Travel, lodging, meals, and other related expenses are not included and must be paid by you directly to third parties. This fee will not increase by more than 25% per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Monthly royalty during operation after expiration without successor agreement | you will pay a Royalty Fee of 10% of Gross Revenue for each month you operate without executing the successor agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Customer Relationship — $75 | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Fee C urrently, 375/month + data storage & fax as used, at the then-current rate. Paid monthly by you to the CRM provider we designate. This amount is payable directly to the CRM provider we designate or to us, if we notify you as such. Pricing varies based on the approved supplier’s then-current pricing and we reserve the right to increase the fee based on third-party supplier costs, however, in no event will this fee exceed $1,000 per month as the base fee for five users. This includes 5 users. Each additional user will be an additional $75/month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Modernization Fee — $25000 | Modernization Fee Not to exceed $25,000 in any ten (10) year period Franchisee must complete and pay for all required modernization, renovation, or upgrade requirements at its own expense within the time period we specify. We may require you to update, remodel, or refurbish your Franchised Business to meet our then-current standards and specifications. You must complete any such modernization at your sole expense and within the time period we specify. We may also require modernization prior to any sale, transfer, or assignment of the Franchised Business or as a condition of entering into a successor agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Audit Cost — 2% | Audit Cost of Audit When billed. Payable only if audit performed due to your failure to report, if audit shows an underreporting of 2% of Gross Revenue or more, or if audit shows your failure to follow territory boundary restrictions on conducting inspections. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Customer Relationship — $1000 | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Fee C urrently, 375/month + data storage & fax as used, at the then-current rate. Paid monthly by you to the CRM provider we designate. This amount is payable directly to the CRM provider we designate or to us, if we notify you as such. Pricing varies based on the approved supplier’s then-current pricing and we reserve the right to increase the fee based on third-party supplier costs, however, in no event will this fee exceed $1,000 per month as the base fee for five users. This includes 5 users. Each additional user will be an additional $75/month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional Assistance — $300 | Additional Assistance Travel, lodging, and dining expenses of our representatives plus a Consulting Fee of $300/day per trainer. Within 7 days of services rendered and payment requested. At our discretion, if we provide requested or required consulting services in-person at your Franchised Business location or elsewhere. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial training fee | $4,500 Initial Training Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Successor Agreement — $7500 | Successor Agreement Fee $7,500 Upon execution of Successor Franchise Agreement. Payable only if you meet eligibility for signing the Successor Franchise Agreement and execute the Successor Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Fines for failure — $250 | Fines for failure to comply with System Standards Currently $250 per week of ongoing noncompliance. Upon demand Payable if you fail to comply with the System Standards as set forth in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise and population territory fees — $150000 | You must pay to us an Initial Franchise Fee of $30,000. You also must pay to us an Initial Territory Fee of $0.06 per person of population in your LSA that typically ranges from $30,000 for a population of 500,000 to $150,000 for a population of 2,500,000 for the LSA when you sign the Franchise Agreement. An LSA with the minimum population of 500,000 will be permitted solely in select rural markets with lower population density. LSA population targets for densely populated metro market areas will range from 1,000,000 to 2,500,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Late Payment Fee — $25 | Late Payment Fee $150 for each overdue payment plus $25 for each day that a payment remains unpaid after the due date plus 1½% interest per month or the maximum interest rate permitted by law, whichever is greater. Any late fee will be assessed on amounts not paid when due, will accrue for as long as such amounts remain unpaid, and is due upon demand. If there are insufficient funds at the time payment is due, there is an additional $50 delinquent fee owed to Franchisor. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| CRM monthly base fee for 5 users | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Fee C urrently, 375/month + data storage & fax as used, at the then-current rate. Paid monthly by you to the CRM provider we designate. This amount is payable directly to the CRM provider we designate or to us, if we notify you as such. Pricing varies based on the approved supplier’s then-current pricing and we reserve the right to increase the fee based on third-party supplier costs, however, in no event will this fee exceed $1,000 per month as the base fee for five users. This includes 5 users. Each additional user will be an additional $75/month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial fees, contiguous ZIP fee and veterans discount — $0.06 | gn your Franchise Agreement and are nonrefundable upon payment. We may grant you the right to purchase additional zip codes, at our discretion, that are contiguous to your existing LSA for the fee of $0.06 multiplied by the population of the additional zip codes according to the latest Census. We offer a 5% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee to veterans who qualify for our veterans’ discount program. If the franchisee is a limited liability corporation, or other legal entity, the qualifying participant must maintain at least 51% ownership interest in the entity to qualify for the discount. The qualifying participant must also provide us with a copy of form DD-214, reflecting your military status before the Franchise Agreement is signed. You must pay us the following fees upon execution of the Franchise Agreement (which are nonrefundable): 1. $5,000 Initial Marketing Fee to cover the c | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Marketing Fund Contribution — 2% | Marketing Fund Contribution Up to 2% of Gross Revenue. (Currently, 1% of Gross Revenue) Same as Royalty Fee. Gross Revenue definition is the same as for the Royalty Fee calculation. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Marketing Fund Contribution — 1% | Marketing Fund Contribution Up to 2% of Gross Revenue. (Currently, 1% of Gross Revenue) Same as Royalty Fee. Gross Revenue definition is the same as for the Royalty Fee calculation. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Fine for Violation — $1000 | Fine for Violation of Territory Restrictions $1,000 per occurrence Upon demand Payable upon demand if you violate the territory restrictions in this Agreement, including performing services or conducting business within another franchisee’s LSA. Each such violation constitutes a separate event, and payment of this amount does not limit our right to seek additional remedies. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Liquidated Damages — 30% | Liquidated Damages Thirty percent (30%) of your average annual Gross Revenue during the preceding two (2) years (or for such shorter period if you have not been under a Franchise Agreement for a full two (2) year period). Upon demand following the occurrence of the applicable triggering event and is intended to be a reasonable estimate of our damages and not a penalty. Payable if you stop operating or prematurely close the Franchised Business, if we terminate the Franchise Agreement due to your material breach, or if you improperly disclose proprietary information or breach or otherwise not abide by the covenants not to compete in the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial software license fee | $1,500 Initial Software License Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Accounting Software — $75 | Accounting Software Fees Varies (currently ~$75/month) Monthly This fee is payable to vendor. We may require you to use a designated vendor, minimum subscription service level, and/or a designated chart of accounts. Pricing varies based on the approved supplier’s then-current pricing but we do not anticipate price increases by more than 30% on a year-over-year basis. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Late interest monthly | Late Payment Fee $150 for each overdue payment plus $25 for each day that a payment remains unpaid after the due date plus 1½% interest per month or the maximum interest rate permitted by law, whichever is greater. Any late fee will be assessed on amounts not paid when due, will accrue for as long as such amounts remain unpaid, and is due upon demand. If there are insufficient funds at the time payment is due, there is an additional $50 delinquent fee owed to Franchisor. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial fees, contiguous ZIP fee and veterans discount — 51% | ranchise Fee to veterans who qualify for our veterans’ discount program. If the franchisee is a limited liability corporation, or other legal entity, the qualifying participant must maintain at least 51% ownership interest in the entity to qualify for the discount. The qualifying participant must also provide us with a copy of form DD-214, reflecting your military status before the Franchise Agreement is signed. You must pay us the following fees upon execution of the Franchise Agreement (which are nonrefundable): 1. $5,000 Initial Marketing Fee to cover the costs of setting up your location website and other related set up services; and 2. $1,500 Initial Software License Fee to cover the costs of our suite of operating software programs. You must pay to us a $4,500 Initial Training Fee to attend and complete our initial training program at our headquarters or other location(s) we design | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Technology Fee — $250 | Technology Fee Up to $500/month. (currently, $250 per month, per LSA) Monthly by electronic funds transfer in a manner we designate. Payable by you monthly for technology usage, which may include, but is not limited to the reasonable costs and fees required for the usage of operating systems or other business systems, up to 4 email addresses for your business, and other communication tools as required by us. We anticipate this fee will not increase by more than 30% per year (and will not exceed $500 per month). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Accounting Software — 30% | Accounting Software Fees Varies (currently ~$75/month) Monthly This fee is payable to vendor. We may require you to use a designated vendor, minimum subscription service level, and/or a designated chart of accounts. Pricing varies based on the approved supplier’s then-current pricing but we do not anticipate price increases by more than 30% on a year-over-year basis. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Interest 18% — 18% | Interest 18% per year (or maximum legal rate) on any outstanding amount owed Interest will accrue on all amounts not paid when due from the due date until paid in full. All accrued interest is payable upon demand. If you fail to make a payment on time, you must pay us interest on the amount owed from the due date until paid in full, calculated daily. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial fees, contiguous ZIP fee and veterans discount — 5% | itional zip codes, at our discretion, that are contiguous to your existing LSA for the fee of $0.06 multiplied by the population of the additional zip codes according to the latest Census. We offer a 5% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee to veterans who qualify for our veterans’ discount program. If the franchisee is a limited liability corporation, or other legal entity, the qualifying participant must maintain at least 51% ownership interest in the entity to qualify for the discount. The qualifying participant must also provide us with a copy of form DD-214, reflecting your military status before the Franchise Agreement is signed. You must pay us the following fees upon execution of the Franchise Agreement (which are nonrefundable): 1. $5,000 Initial Marketing Fee to cover the costs of setting up your location website and other related set up services; and 2. $1,500 Initial Software | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Initial marketing fee | $5,000 Initial Marketing Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Royalty — 7% | Royalty Fee 7% of Gross Revenue. Royalties are due weekly based on the Gross Revenue for the preceding Reporting Period. (3) Payment must be made by electronic funds transfer in a manner we designate. “Gross Revenue” means all revenue, receipts, and amounts generated from the sale of any products, services, or merchandise associated with the Franchised Business or otherwise pursuant to this Agreement, whether under the Marks or otherwise, and regardless of where or how such products or services are provided, together with all other income of any kind derived from or connected to the Franchised Business, including proceeds from business interruption insurance, whether paid in cash, on credit, or otherwise (including amounts not yet collected). Gross Revenue does not include sales or use taxes or similar taxes collected from customers and remitted to the appropriate taxing authority, rebates or | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Technology Fee — 30% | Technology Fee Up to $500/month. (currently, $250 per month, per LSA) Monthly by electronic funds transfer in a manner we designate. Payable by you monthly for technology usage, which may include, but is not limited to the reasonable costs and fees required for the usage of operating systems or other business systems, up to 4 email addresses for your business, and other communication tools as required by us. We anticipate this fee will not increase by more than 30% per year (and will not exceed $500 per month). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Conference Fee — $800 | Conference Fee Our then-current conference fee as well as your associated attendee expenses. (currently, $800 per conference for one attendee) Conference fee(s) must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the conference. You must attend the conferences and meetings we require. This fee will cover the registration cost of one attendee for the annual conference. Additional attendees can register and pay any required registration fees at the time of registration at then current rates. At our discretion, we may also require you to occasionally attend a regional conference and pay the then current rate to attend. Travel, lodging, meals, and other related expenses are not included and must be paid by you directly to third parties. This fee will not increase by more than 25% per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $187,800 to $427,750. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
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Source NotesTotal $187,800 to $427,750
19Reported Business Results
The franchisor does not provide financial performance claims and does not authorize its staff to make them. If you buy an existing location, it may provide that location’s actual records.
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Source NotesWe do not make any financial performance representations. We also do not authorize our employees or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing. If you are purchasing an existing outlet, however, we may provide you with the actual records of that outlet.
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