Source: FranopolisMilliCare Floor & Textile Care
What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Computer equipment, phones, and technology fees: $2,500–$4,000 | $2,500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Computer equipment, phones, and Technology Fees 7 $2,500 $4,000 |
| Total estimated initial investment: $201,000–$253,000 | $201,000 to $253,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Total 11 $201,000 $253,000 |
| Start-up package: $47,500–$57,500 | $47,500 to $57,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Start-up package of equipment, materials, and marketing kit 3 $47,500 $57,500 |
| Company training: $2,500–$5,000 | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Company Training 2 $2,500 $5,000 |
| Vehicle expenses for 3 months: $5,000–$8,000 | $5,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Vehicle Expenses - 3 months 6 $5,000 $8,000 |
| Initial fee: $49,000–$49,000 | $49,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial fee 1 $49,000 $49,000 |
| Miscellaneous: $20,000–$30,000 | $20,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Miscellaneous 8 $20,000 $30,000 |
| Local advertising: $7,500–$7,500 | $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Local Advertising 9 $7,500 $7,500 |
| Additional funds for 3 months: $65,000–$80,000 | $65,000 to $80,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Additional Funds - 3 months 10 $65,000 $80,000 |
| Tenant improvements: $1,000–$7,000 | $1,000 to $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Tenant improvements 5 $1,000 $7,000 |
| Rent for 3 months: $1,000–$7,500 | $1,000 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Rent - 3 months 4 $1,000 $7,500 |
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
On the date you sign the Franchise Agreement, you must pay an Initial Franchise Fee to the Company of $49,000.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Annual ongoing training travel expenses high per person | The estimated annual cost will range from $1,200 to $3,800 per person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Non-compliance fee maximum | there is a non-compliance fee of up to $1,000 per occurrence. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Management fee rate | 15% of Gross Billings plus expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Royalty rate | 6% of Gross Billings | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late fee per occurrence per day | Late Fee: The then current fee, presently, $25 per occurrence, per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Additional software license weekly cost high per user | Currently, the cost for additional licenses ranges from $2 to $7 per week per user, depending on the services you choose. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional classroom training annual fee range high | the registration fees for MilliCare® additional classroom training may range from $0 to $3,000 per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Minimum monthly royalty months 13 to 18 | Months 13 to 18: $450.00 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Resale assistance fee minimum | An amount equal to the greater of (i) $10,000; or (ii) our actual costs, including but not limited to any broker commission that may be incurred, due, or required arising from the transfer | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional software license weekly cost low per user | Currently, the cost for additional licenses ranges from $2 to $7 per week per user, depending on the services you choose. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Annual conference registration fee | The registration fee for the annual conference is currently $975 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| First responder initial fee discount | Qualified first responders may be eligible to receive a $10,000 discount off the Initial Franchise Fee for the first Franchise awarded to them. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Audit understatement threshold | Payable if audit shows an understatement exceeding 2% of royalties, Promotional Fund contributions or other amounts due to the Company. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| National/regional account management fee high rate | Variable, although the current range of the fee is 15% - 25% of the fees paid by the National/Regional Account | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Minimum monthly royalty months 19 to 24 | Months 19 to 24: $550.00 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Conversion program initial fee discount | The Conversion Program is a $10,000 discount off the Initial Franchise Fee if during the 12 months your substantiated sales were $200,000 or more. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Multi-unit discount maximum | Multi-unit locations are eligible for a discount of up to 40% on each additional unit after the first, contingent upon the sharing of certain services among the units. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Minimum monthly royalty months 25 and thereafter | Months 25 and thereafter: $650.00 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial franchise fee | On the date you sign the Franchise Agreement, you must pay an Initial Franchise Fee to the Company of $49,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Current total NSF fee | NSF Fee: the actual fee charged by the bank or financial institution, plus an administrative fee of $5 per payment returned by the bank for non-sufficient funds; currently, $55 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Monthly local marketing minimum | You are required to spend a minimum of $1,500 a month on Local Marketing starting one month prior to opening. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Minimum ownership for incentive eligibility | To qualify for either incentive, the eligible veteran or first responder must own at least 51% of the franchised business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer fee first agreement to existing franchisee | Currently, $15,000 for the first agreement (reduced to $5,000 if sold to an existing Franchisee) plus $2,500 for each additional franchise agreement transferred in the same transaction. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Monthly technology fee | The then-current fee (currently, $499 per month) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| National/regional account management fee low rate | Variable, although the current range of the fee is 15% - 25% of the fees paid by the National/Regional Account | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| VetFran initial fee discount | you may be eligible to receive a $10,000 discount off the Initial Franchise Fee for the first Franchise awarded to you. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer fee each additional agreement | Currently, $15,000 for the first agreement (reduced to $5,000 if sold to an existing Franchisee) plus $2,500 for each additional franchise agreement transferred in the same transaction. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Annual ongoing training travel expenses low per person | The estimated annual cost will range from $1,200 to $3,800 per person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Promotional fund contribution | 2% of your Gross Billings | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Renewal fee cap | You must pay us the then-current fee, which is presently $5,000 not to exceed 20% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Discount for each additional agreement purchased with first agreement | If you buy additional Franchise Agreements at the same time as your first, you’ll receive a $9,000 discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for each additional Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Expansion discount on then-current initial franchise fee | If you are approved to purchase an additional MilliCare franchise after at least two years of operating experience and provided that you also meet our current expansion requirements (as outlined in Item 12), you may receive a 50% discount on the then-current Initial Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Annual conference and mandatory training fee range | Varies, currently, $0 to $3,975 a year plus travel expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Conversion business minimum royalty rate | except that conversion franchise businesses will pay the greater of the above, or a minimum of 3% of converted revenue, beginning the month after completion of MilliCare training/MilliCare Academy. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Interest on overdue fees | Interest: 18% per annum or the highest rate allowed by law. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Conversion program qualifying sales threshold | The Conversion Program is a $10,000 discount off the Initial Franchise Fee if during the 12 months your substantiated sales were $200,000 or more. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| NSF administrative fee | NSF Fee : the actual fee charged by the bank or financial institution, plus an administrative fee of $5 per payment returned by the bank for non - sufficient funds; currently, $55 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Maximum audit interest rate | 100% of understated royalty, plus interest at the maximum rate allowable by law (not to exceed 18% per year), and late fees as well as reimbursement for the cost of the audit. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Administrative fee for transfer to controlled entity | However, you must pay a $500 administrative fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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Inside The FDD
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
The initial franchise fee is $49,000, due when you sign the franchise agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesOn the date you sign the Franchise Agreement, you must pay an Initial Franchise Fee to the Company of $49,000.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $201,000 to $253,000. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal 11 $201,000 $253,000
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