Source: FranopolisMen In Kilts
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor was formed on February 22, 2019 as a Massachusetts limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
Threshold Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of HSGH. HSGH maintains its principal place of business at 45 Rockefeller Center, 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, New York, New York 10111.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor started offering Men In Kilts franchises March 2019 and had 27 franchised territories in the United States as of December 31, 2025.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a Massachusetts limited liability company that was formed on February 22, 2019.
Threshold Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of HSGH. HSGH maintains its principal place of business at 45 Rockefeller Center, 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, New York, New York 10111.
Source NotesWe started offering Men In Kilts franchises March 2019 and had 27 franchised territories in the United States as of December 31, 2025.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising – Initial 3 Months | $18,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Advertising – Initial 3 M onths $18,300 |
| Equipment | $6,725 to $14,170 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Equipment $6,725 to $14,170 |
| Travel and Living Expenses while Training | $3,000 to $5,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Travel and Living Expenses while Training $3,000 to $5,500 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $38,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Franchise Fee $38,000 |
| Vehicle | $4,150 to $4,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Vehicle $4,150 to $4,800 |
| Insurance | $2,000 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Insurance $2,000 to $12,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $25,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Additional Funds – 3 Months $25,000 - $ 50,000 |
| Technology | $4,200 to $5,425 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Technology $4,200 to $5,425 |
| Total | $101,375 to $148,195 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Total $101,375 to $148,195 |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
You will pay us an initial franchise fee of $38,000 (the “Initial Franchise Fee”). During 2025 our franchise offering included waivers, discounts and refunds such that our Initial Franchise Fee ranged from $0 to $38,000.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- 2% of Gross Consumer Sales.
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Training Fee | $500 per person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Product/Supplier Approval Costs | Cost of inspection or testing, plus actual cost of laboratory fees, professional fees and travel and living expenses of our personnel, not to exceed $5,000 per request. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Minimum Royalty months 12-24 | Minimum Royalty of $600 per month for months 12-24 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Ongoing Training | Currently $500 per person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional Initial Training Attendee | We charge a training fee of $500 for each additional attendee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Minimum Royalty after month 24 | $1,200 per month for remainder of Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | You will pay us an initial franchise fee of $38,000 (the “Initial Franchise Fee”). During 2025 our franchise offering included waivers, discounts and refunds such that our Initial Franchise Fee ranged from $0 to $38,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Email Marketing Services | $169/mo. for up to 5,000 emails | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Call Routing | $20 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Field Service Software Implementation with Data Migration | You must also pay $2,000 to implement with data migration and $1,000 to implement without data migration. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Email Licenses | $15 per month per license. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Step In Fee | $200 per hour per employee, plus any expenses they incur, not exceed $5,000 per day, and any attorneys’ fees we incur | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Digital Lead Generation | 20% of total advertising spend or $100, whichever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Agentic Customer Assistance Services | $0.75 to $2.50 per conversation or call. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Phone and Messaging Services | $34.99 per month per user, plus $0.012 cents per text message. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Brand Fund Fee | 2% of Gross Consumer Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Late Submission Fee | $100 per violation, for any failure to pay us or provide us with information within the time in the Franchise Agreement, plus 12% interest per year, or the maximum rate allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional Premium Royalty | 2.5% of Gross Consumer Sales from services provided to customers geographically located outside your Territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| On-site Training Expenses | If we provide training on-site at your location, you must pay our expenses, not to exceed $5,000 per day, plus $75 per hour, per trainer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Technology Fee | $500 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Financial Management Software | $25 per month per license. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Continuing Royalty | 6% of monthly Gross Consumer Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Digital Marketing Services | $305 per month, per territory, or $595 per month, per territory, depending on the level of service, plus $49 per month for additional optional tools. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Convention Fee | Up to $1,500 per attendee, depending on our costs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Field Service Software Implementation without Data Migration | You must also pay $2,000 to implement with data migration and $1,000 to implement without data migration. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Postcard Marketing Services | $199/mo. for up to 120 postcards. $1.65 per additional postcard. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
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.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesYou, or your Operating Principal if you are a business entity, must directly supervise your Men In Kilts Franchised Business at all times.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
Any General Manager must be approved by the franchisor and successfully complete the franchisor’s Initial Training Program before undertaking management of the Franchised Business.
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You, or your Operating Principal if you are a business entity, must directly supervise your Men In Kilts Franchised Business at all times.
Source NotesAny General Manager must be approved by us and successfully complete our Initial Training Program before undertaking management of the Franchised Business.
Territory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 12 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The franchisor will not establish or license another to establish any other Men In Kilts franchised businesses that are physically located within your Territory while your Franchise Agreement is in effect and you are not in default.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Source NotesWe will not establish or license another to establish any other Men In Kilts franchised businesses that are physically located within your Territory while your Franchise Agreement is in effect and you are not in default.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor has no obligation to conduct any advertising on your behalf or for the Men In Kilts franchise system.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe have no obligation to conduct any advertising on your behalf or for the Men In Kilts franchise system.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe Promissory Note may be prepaid at any time without penalty.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Promissory Note may be prepaid at any time without penalty.
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor was formed on February 22, 2019 as a Massachusetts limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Threshold Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of HSGH. HSGH maintains its principal place of business at 45 Rockefeller Center, 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, New York, New York 10111.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor started offering Men In Kilts franchises March 2019 and had 27 franchised territories in the United States as of December 31, 2025.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We are a Massachusetts limited liability company that was formed on February 22, 2019.
Threshold Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of HSGH. HSGH maintains its principal place of business at 45 Rockefeller Center, 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, New York, New York 10111.
Source NotesWe started offering Men In Kilts franchises March 2019 and had 27 franchised territories in the United States as of December 31, 2025.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 4 · View Source
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $101,375 to $148,195. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal $101,375 to $148,195
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must use the Men In Kilts branded email addresses of which the franchisor is the sole supplier in the operation of the Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 8 · View Source
The franchisor is also the sole supplier of any Internet Presence, including websites, business profiles and review platforms, for your Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 · Item 8 · View Source
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You must use the Men In Kilts branded email addresses of which we are the sole supplier in the operation of the Franchised Business.
Source NotesWe are also the sole supplier of any Internet Presence, including websites, business profiles and review platforms, for your Franchised Business.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The Promissory Note may be prepaid at any time without penalty.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Promissory Note may be prepaid at any time without penalty.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor has no obligation to conduct any advertising on your behalf or for the Men In Kilts franchise system.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe have no obligation to conduct any advertising on your behalf or for the Men In Kilts franchise system.
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 12 · View Source
The franchisor will not establish or license another to establish any other Men In Kilts franchised businesses that are physically located within your Territory while your Franchise Agreement is in effect and you are not in default.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Source NotesWe will not establish or license another to establish any other Men In Kilts franchised businesses that are physically located within your Territory while your Franchise Agreement is in effect and you are not in default.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor has no patents nor patent applications pending that are material to a Men In Kilts franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe have no patents nor patent applications pending that are material to a Men In Kilts franchise.
15Owner Participation
You, or your Operating Principal if you are a business entity, must directly supervise your Men In Kilts Franchised Business at all times.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 15 · View Source
Any General Manager must be approved by the franchisor and successfully complete the franchisor’s Initial Training Program before undertaking management of the Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 15 · View Source
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You, or your Operating Principal if you are a business entity, must directly supervise your Men In Kilts Franchised Business at all times.
Source NotesAny General Manager must be approved by us and successfully complete our Initial Training Program before undertaking management of the Franchised Business.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You must offer and provide all the products and services the franchisor requires. You may not offer or provide any products and services not authorized by the franchisor.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 16 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must offer and provide all the products and services we require. You may not offer or provide any products and services not authorized by us.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
The franchisor may agree to renew your franchise one time for a term equal to the then-current term the franchisor is granting for new Men In Kilts franchises at that time.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesWe may agree to renew your franchise one time for a term equal to the then-current term we are granting for new Men In Kilts franchises at that time.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figures to promote our franchises.
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