Source: FranopolisMoran Family of Brands
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture and fixtures, co-brand center franchise low: $5,500 | $5,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Furniture and Fixtures (Note 4) $5,500 to $6,000 $5,500 to $6,000 |
| Leasehold improvements/miscellaneous (Co-brand center franchise) low $20,000 | $20,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Leasehold Improvements/ Miscellaneous (Note 8) $20,000 to $40,000 $20,000 to $40,000 |
| Furniture and fixtures (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $5,500 | $5,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 $5,500 to $6,000 |
| VOIP telephone package: single-brand / Co-Branded (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $900 | $900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 $900 |
| Training fee (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $5,000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $5,000 |
| Area development total (Co-Branded/area developer) low $324,900 | $324,900 to $393,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 $324,900 to $393,900 |
| Computer software/hardware: single-brand / Co-Branded (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $4,600 | $4,600 to $5,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 $4,600 to $5,700 |
| Training expenses (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $1,500 | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $1,500 to $2,500 |
| Total estimated investment single-brand / Co-Branded (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $267,500 | $267,500 to $341,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 $267,500 to $341,000 |
| Area developer fee for 3-unit minimum (Co-Branded/area developer) low $30,000 | $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 $30,000 |
| Initial marketing campaigns first 6 months (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $30,000 | $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $30,000 |
| Warranty deposit (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $5,000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $5,000 |
| Outside sales program (Co-brand center franchise) low $3,000 | $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Mandatory Outside Sales Community Development Program (Note 1 1 ) $3,000 $3,000 |
| Warranty deposit (Co-brand center franchise) low $5,000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Warranty Fund Security Deposit (Note 7) $5,000 $5,000 |
| Signs (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $8,000 | $8,000 to $17,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 $8,000 to $17,200 |
| Rental/utility deposits (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $12,000 | $12,000 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $12,000 to $18,000 |
| Leasehold improvements/miscellaneous (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $20,000 | $20,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $20,000 to $40,000 |
| Initial franchise fee: Mr. Transmission/Milex or Co-Branded (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $45,000 | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 $45,000 |
| Rental/utility deposits (Co-brand center franchise) low $12,000 | $12,000 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Rental/Utility Deposits (Note 9) $12,000 to $18,000 $12,000 to $18,000 |
| Training expenses (Co-brand center franchise) low $1,500 | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training Expenses (Note 10) $1,500 to $2,500 $1,500 to $2,500 |
| Shop tools and supplies (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $3,000 | $3,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 $3,000 to $4,000 |
| Initial marketing campaigns first 6 months (Co-brand center franchise) low $30,000 | $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Marketing Campaigns (First 6 months) $30,000 $30,000 |
| Outside sales program (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $3,000 | $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $3,000 |
| Equipment (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $65,000 | $65,000 to $79,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 $65,000 to $79,000 |
| Area development business total, co-branded centers low: $324,900 | $324,900 to $393,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 TOTAL $324,900 to $393,900 |
| Additional funds, 6 months (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $50,000 | $50,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 $50,000 to $70,000 |
| Displays and marketing materials (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $5,200 | $5,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 $5,200 |
| Training fee (Co-brand center franchise) low $5,000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training Fee (Note 10) $5,000 $5,000 |
| Displays and marketing materials (Co-brand center franchise) low $5,200 | $5,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Displays and Marketing Materials $5,200 $5,200 |
| Signs (Co-brand center franchise) low $8,000 | $8,000 to $17,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Signs (Note 6) $8,000 to $17,200 $8,000 to $17,200 |
| Initial franchise fee: Mr. Transmission/Milex or Co-Branded (Co-Branded/area developer) low $55,000 | $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 $55,000 |
| Additional funds, 6 months (Co-brand center franchise) low $50,000 | $50,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Additional Funds (6 months) (Notes 12 and 13) $50,000 to $70,000 $50,000 to $70,000 |
| Initial parts and inventory (Single-brand/Mr Transmission-Milex) low $3,800 | $3,800 to $4,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 $3,800 to $4,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Local advertising from month 7 through first 3 years | 7% of Gross Sales, or a minimum of $2,100 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Weekly royalty; minimum $250 | 7% of Weekly Gross Sales, or a minimum of $250 (whichever is greater) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer fee | currently $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Creative Fund contribution | Currently 1% of Gross Sales or a minimum of $250 per month (whichever is greater) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Renewal fee | currently $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Software subscription | Currently $299 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Late royalty fee range | 1% to 3% of weekly Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Maximum royalty rate | will not exceed 10% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Local advertising, first six months for new locations | $5,000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Mature location local advertising | 3.5% of Gross Sales, or a minimum of $1,500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Maximum Creative Fund contribution | 3% of Gross Sales | 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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