Source: FranopolisMad Science
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Funds (3 months) — low | $13,800 to $20,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Additional Funds (3 months) $13,800 to $20,800 |
| Local Advertising — low | $250 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Local Advertising $250 to $1,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — high | $39,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial Franchise Fee $39,000 to $39,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — low | $39,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Initial Franchise Fee $39,000 to $39,000 |
| Equipment Package — low | $28,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Equipment Package $28,000 to $28,000 |
| Brixology Program Equipment and Branded Products (optional) — low | $0 to $5,159 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Brixology Program Equipment and Branded Products (optional) $0 to $5,159 |
| SchoolHouse Chess Program Equipment (optional) — low | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 SchoolHouse Chess Program Equipment (optional) $0 to $5,000 |
| Legal and Accounting/Bookkeeping Fees — low | $1,000 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Legal and Accounting/Bookkeeping Fees $1,000 to $3,500 |
| Technology Access Fee — high | $5,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Technology Access Fee $5,400 to $5,400 |
| TOTAL — low | $127,050 to $185,859 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 TOTAL $127,050 to $185,859 |
| Technology Access Fee — low | $5,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Technology Access Fee $5,400 to $5,400 |
| Security and Utility Deposits, Business Licenses and other prepaid expenses — low | $1,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Security and Utility Deposits, Business Licenses and other prepaid expenses $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Office Equipment/Supplies — low | $3,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Office Equipment/Supplies $3,000 to $6,000 |
| SchoolHouse Chess Program Fee (optional) — low | $0 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 SchoolHouse Chess Program Fee (optional) $0 to $10,000 |
| Lease of Office/Training/Party Room/Warehouse Space and Leasehold Improvements — low | $33,600 to $56,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Lease of Office/Training/Party Room/Warehouse Space and Leasehold Improvements $33,600 to $56,000 |
| Equipment Package — high | $28,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Equipment Package $28,000 to $28,000 |
| Insurance — low | $2,000 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Insurance $2,000 to $3,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee rate | The management fee is currently equal to 10% of the business’ monthly Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Web page service fee per month | Currently $150 per month (but we can change it) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Audit underpayment fee rate | understatement fee equal to 10% of the total amount of understated Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology access fee per month | Currently $ 900 per month for up to three users | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Web page service fee increase cap | We reserve the right to increase this fee by a maximum of 50%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Management fee increased rate | We reserve the right to increase this fee to 15%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Late renewal fee per month | Currently $500 per month for each month all renewal conditions remain unmet after expiration of a franchise agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Non-attendance fee maximum per outlet | Then - current fee ( Currently u p to $1,000 per outlet ) . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Renewal fee per territory | Renewal Fee $5,000 per Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Conference fee maximum per outlet | Our then - current fee (currently up to $1,000 per outlet). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Transfer fee per territory | Transfer Fee $10,000 per Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Documentation change fee | Then - current fee ( Currently $500 ) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Breach fine increased maximum per occurrence | We reserve the right to increase this fee by a maximum to a maximum of $750 per occurrence . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional training fee per day | Service Fee for Additional Training Currently $500 per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Bank/admin cost fee maximum | Our costs plus a fee of up to 50% of costs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Late fee | Then current fee ( Currently $120 ) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| New product/supplier review fee — high | Currently $100 to $200 (estimated) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial franchise fee — high in last fiscal year | In our last fiscal year, initial franchise fees ranged from $29,400 to $49,000 due to a special, limited time promotion that we were running. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional user license fee | $100 per user per month if additional user licenses are needed beyond the first 3 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Royalty fee rate | Royalty Fees 8% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Late interest rate | 1% per month interest on overdue amounts or the maximum rate allowed by law , if less | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Audit interest rate | interest at 1% per month or the maximum rate allowed by law if less | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| New product/supplier review fee — low | Currently $100 to $200 (estimated) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial franchise fee — low in last fiscal year | In our last fiscal year, initial franchise fees ranged from $29,400 to $49,000 due to a special, limited time promotion that we were running. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Marketing access fee per month | Currently $100 per month (but we can change it) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Technology access fee annual increase cap | We shall not increase this amount (except for amounts paid to third party vendors as a pass through) by more than 5% per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Breach fine maximum per occurrence | Fines for B reach Then - current fee ( Currently u p to $500 per occurrence ) . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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