
Source: FranopolisLivAway Suites
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Architect and engineering fees | $150,000 to $240,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Architect and Engineering Fees $150,000 to $240,000 |
| Total initial investment excluding real estate — four-hotel area development | $11,331,600 to $13,764,150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total Estimated Initial Investment 20 $11,331,600 to $13,764,150 (excluding real estate costs) |
| Professional fees | $15,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Professional Fees 17 $15,000 to $30,000 |
| Business licenses and permits | $10,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Business Licenses and Permits (excludes building permits addressed above) $10,000 to $150,000 |
| Utility deposits and fees | $150,000 to $300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Utility Deposits & Fees $150,000 to $300,000 |
| Digital key system included in construction | $65,000 to $75,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Digital Key System ($65,000 to $75,000) |
| Preopening call center fees | $600 to $1,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Preopening Call Center Fees 15 $600 to $1,800 |
| GM training fee | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 GM Training Fee 4 $500 to $1,000 |
| Opening inventory | $27,750 to $48,150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Opening Inventory 14 $27,750 to $48,150 |
| Computer system | $7,000 to $9,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Computer system $7,000 to $9,000 |
| Preopening payroll | $37,500 to $50,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Preopening Payroll 18 $37,500 to $50,500 |
| Preopening technology fees paid to franchisor | $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Preopening Technology Fees 11 (paid to us) $1,500 |
| Preopening marketing and advertising | $2,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Preopening Marketing & Advertising 16 $2,000 to $10,000 |
| Security system | $15,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Security system $15,000 to $25,000 |
| Total third-party technology fees | $63,050 to $86,650 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Total $63,050 to $86,650 |
| Initial franchise fee | $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Franchise Fee 3 $35,000 |
| Total initial investment excluding real estate | $11,226,600 to $13,659,150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Total Estimated Initial Investment 20 $11,226,600 to $13,659,150 (excluding real estate costs) |
| Technology systems training | $1,000 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Technology Systems Training Fees 13 $1,000 to $1,500 |
| Insurance — preopening and three months after opening | $45,000 to $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance (preopening period and 3 months after opening) $45,000 to $55,000 |
| Telephone system | $23,000 to $27,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Telephone system $23,000 to $27,000 |
| Development fee — four-hotel area development | $140,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Development Fee 21 $140,000 |
| Building permits | $25,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Building Permits 7 $25,000 to $100,000 |
| Preliminary site studies | $7,500 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Preliminary Site-Related Studies 6 $7,500 to $15,000 |
| Check-in kiosk leased | $2,500 to $10,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Self-serve check-in kiosk (the “ Check-In Kiosk ”) $2,500 if leased or $10,100 if purchased |
| Signage | $35,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Signage 9 $35,000 to $70,000 |
| Preopening technology paid to third parties | $63,050 to $86,650 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Preopening Technology Fees and Costs 12 (paid to third parties) $63,050 to $86,650 |
| Additional funds — three months | $200,000 to $300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Additional Funds 19 (3 months) $200,000 to $300,000 |
| Basic office supplies | $9,000 to $11,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Basic Office Supplies $9,000 to $11,000 |
| Furniture, fixtures, equipment and decor | $610,000 to $650,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment & Decor 10 $610,000 to $650,000 |
| Comfort letter fee | $0 to $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Comfort Letter Fee $0 to $250 |
| Initial investment to open first hotel — four-hotel area development | $11,191,600 to $13,624,150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Initial Investment to Open First Hotel $11,191,600 to $13,624,150 |
| Smart parcel locker system including estimated shipping | $15,550 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Automated smart parcel locker system (the “ Locker System ”) $15,550* |
| Construction and improvements | $9,800,000 to $11,500,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Construction & Improvements 8 $9,800,000 to $11,500,000 |
| Uniforms | $1,200 to $1,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Uniforms $1,200 to $1,800 |
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
- Royalty Fee 5% of Total Operating Revenue
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Call center usage rate — 2,001 to 10,000 minutes | 2,001 to 10,000 $1.25 per minute | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Program fee | Program Fee 2% of Total Operating Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Call center usage rate — 75,001+ minutes | 75,001+ $0.88 per minute | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Estimated preopening call center fee per month | we estimate most franchisees will pay pre-opening call center fees ranging from $100 to $300 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Technology monthly fee maximum | Technology Fee Up to $1,400 per month (currently $9 to $10 per Guest Room per month – see Note 5) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Default interest annual rate maximum | Default Interest Lesser of 18% per annum or highest rate allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Preopening reinspection fee plus travel | you must pay us a $2,500 reinspection fee for each subsequent inspection we conduct prior to your Hotel’s opening date. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Complaint resolution fee | Complaint Resolution Fee $250 per complaint | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Property improvement plan fee plus travel | PIP Fee $5,000 plus Travel Expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Systemwide call center monthly base fee allocated among hotels | a $2,500 monthly fee covering up to 2,000 minutes each month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Call center usage rate — 25,001 to 50,000 minutes | 25,001 to 50,000 $0.98 per minute | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Estimated total preopening call center fees | totaling $600 to $1,800 prior to the Hotel’s opening date | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Liquidated damages per approved room — less than 24 months after opening | Less than 24 months after opening date $6,500 multiplied by number of approved Guest Rooms | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Preconstruction termination damages per approved guest room when replacement hotel opens | liquidated damages calculated as $3,600 multiplied by the number of Guest Rooms we approve for your Hotel. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Construction deadline extension fee per 30 days | you pay us an extension fee of $5,000 for each additional 30-day extension that we approve. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Unauthorized opening damages per day | you must pay us liquidated damages in the amount of $5,000 per day from the date of opening until the date we authorize your Hotel to open. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Training fee per person | Training Fee $500 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Securities offering review fee — public offering plus costs | $1,500 for private offering or $5,000 for public offering, plus reimbursement of our costs and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| California default interest annual maximum | California limits default interest to 10% per annum. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Preapproved transfer processing fee | Preapproved Transfer No Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Royalty fee | Royalty Fee 5% of Total Operating Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fee per hotel | You pay us a $35,000 initial franchise fee for each Hotel. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Technology fee per guest room monthly — other payment platform | If you choose to use a different credit card payment processing platform, the fee is $10 per Guest Room per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Call center usage rate — 50,001 to 75,000 minutes | 50,001 to 75,000 $0.93 per minute | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Post-construction preopening termination damages per approved guest room | liquidated damages calculated as $5,000 multiplied by the number of Guest Rooms we approve for your Hotel. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Application fee credited toward initial franchise fee | You pay us a $35,000 application fee at the time you submit your application to acquire franchise rights. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Call center transfer charge per minute | $0.04 per minute when a guest contacts the call center and requests that the call be transferred to your Hotel | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional default fee maximum per 48 hours | We may impose an additional default fee of up to $2,500 for every 48 hours the breach remains uncured after the expiration of the cure period. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Development fee for four hotels | If you sign an ADA to develop 4 Hotels, you pay us a $140,000 development fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Default fee maximum per incident plus travel | Default Fee Up to $2,500 per incident plus Travel Expenses if site visit required | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Technology fee per guest room monthly — Payment Key | The fee is $9 per Guest Room per month if you choose to use Payment Key, which is the licensor’s credit card payment processing platform. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Special transfer processing fee | Special Transfer $1,500 (waived for 1 Special Transfer prior to opening) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Consultation and service fee daily maximum | Consultation and Service Fee Varies based on assistance needed (not to exceed $500 per day) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Renewal fee as percentage of then-current initial franchise fee | Renewal Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Franchisee conference fee | Franchisee Conference Fee $500 per person per conference | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Call center monthly fee maximum | Call Center Fee Up to $500 per month (currently pro-rata share of $2,500 monthly fee plus Usage Fees – see Item 5 for details) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| GM training fee with third-party management company | you pay us a $1,000 fee for GM Training. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Call center usage rate — 10,001 to 25,000 minutes | 10,001 to 25,000 $1.12 per minute | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Securities offering review fee — private offering plus costs | $1,500 for private offering or $5,000 for public offering, plus reimbursement of our costs and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Change of ownership transfer processing fee | Change of Ownership Transfer $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Room addition fee per guest room | Room Addition Fee $250 per additional Guest Room | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Preopening technology implementation fee | Prior to opening, you pay us a non-recurring $1,500 technology fee for implementation of the Central Reservation System and Property Management System as well as the initial training program conducted by the licensor. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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19Reported Business Results
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