Source: FranopolisMathnasium Learning Centers
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Development Fee — low | $75,500 to $129,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Development Fee $75,500 to $129,000 |
| Business License, Name Registration — low | $250 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Business License, Name Registration $250 to $1,000 |
| Furniture, Signs, Equipment and Supplies — low | $17,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Furniture, Signs, Equipment and Supplies $17,000 to $25,000 |
| TOTAL (1st Mathnasium Center) — low | $127,316 to $165,846 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 TOTAL (1st Mathnasium Center) $127,316 to $165,846 |
| Paint, Carpet and Tenant Improvements — low | $8,000 to $14,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Paint, Carpet and Tenant Improvements $8,000 to $14,500 |
| Insurance annually — low | $1,500 to $1,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Insurance annually $1,500 to $1,750 |
| Phone and Utilities — low | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Phone and Utilities $500 to $1,000 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT under Development Agreement — low | $153,816 to $245,846 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT under Development Agreement $153,816 to $245,846 |
| Rent (first and last month's rent) — low | $6,000 to $14,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Rent (first and last month's rent) $6,000 to $14,000 |
| Video surveillance and related equipment — low | $500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Video surveillance and related equipment $500 to $2,500 |
| Pre-Open Advertising — high | $5,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Pre-Open Advertising $5,500 to $5,500 |
| Technology Fee before opening — low | $266 to $1,596 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Technology Fee $266 to $1,596 |
| Estimated initial investment for First Center under Development Agreement — low | $78,316 to $116,846 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Estimated initial investment for First Center under Development Agreement $78,316 to $116,846 |
| Additional Funds (4 Months) — low | $35,000 to $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Additional Funds (4 Months) $35,000 to $45,000 |
| Expenses While Training — low | $2,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Expenses While Training $2,500 to $3,000 |
| Pre-Open Advertising — low | $5,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Pre-Open Advertising $5,500 to $5,500 |
| TOTAL (Additional Mathnasium Center) — low | $104,816 to $143,346 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 TOTAL (Additional Mathnasium Center) $104,816 to $143,346 |
| Professional Services (Legal and/or Accounting) — low | $1,300 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Professional Services (Legal and/or Accounting) $1,300 to $2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Discounted initial fee for additional franchise or qualified Center Director | you will pay a discounted initial franchise fee of $26,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Credit card processing fee — low | Currently the charge is between 2.5% and 3.5% of the transaction amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Monthly marketing fee rate | Monthly Marketing Fee $250 plus 2% of your monthly Gross Receipts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Minimum monthly royalty | Beginning in the 24 th month of operation of the Center, the greater of (i) the 10% monthly royalty or (ii) $1,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Initial fee range paid during 2025 — high | In 2025, the range of initial franchise fees paid to us or our predecessor, MCL, was $0 to $49,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Transferee fee | you will pay a discounted initial franchise fee of $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Development additional center fee per additional center for 3-center plan | 3 $49,000 $24,000 per each additional Mathnasium Center | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Pre-opening advertising obligation | We will reduce your $5,500 pre-opening advertising obligation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Technology fee before opening — low | between $266 and $1,596 in technology fees before you open the Center | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Initial franchise fee for first center | The initial franchise fee is $49,000 for your first franchise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Base royalty | Base Royalty $650 per month (and, as applicable, an additional $650 per month following each Base Royalty Acquisition) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Digital/local marketing minimum monthly fee | A minimum of $1,000 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Technology fee before opening — high | between $266 and $1,596 in technology fees before you open the Center | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Initial fee range paid during 2025 — low | In 2025, the range of initial franchise fees paid to us or our predecessor, MCL, was $0 to $49,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Monthly royalty rate | Initially, 10% of your monthly Gross Receipts from all sources as a result of operating your Center. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Credit card processing fee — high | Currently the charge is between 2.5% and 3.5% of the transaction amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Training expenses low | Expenses While Training $2,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 |
| Technology fee monthly minimum | currently, $266 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Training expenses high | Expenses While Training $2,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 |
| Monthly marketing fee fixed portion | Monthly Marketing Fee $250 plus 2% of your monthly Gross Receipts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Development additional center fee for 2 centers | 2 $49,000 $ 26,500 for second Mathnasium Center | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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