Source: FranopolisNeat Method
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Training travel and accommodations | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Travel and Accommodations While Training 2 $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Business licenses and permits | $250 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Business Licenses and Permits $250 to $500 |
| Total initial investment | $37,500 to $44,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Total $37,500 to $44,500 |
| Professional fees | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Professional Fees 3 $2,500 |
| Promotional materials | $250 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Promotional Materials $250 to $500 |
| Real estate | $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Real Estate 5 $0 |
| Hiring and employing at least one person | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Costs Associated with Hiring and Employing at least One Personnel $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Insurance 4 $1,000 to $1,500 |
| Initial franchise fee | $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $30,000 |
| Additional funds — three months | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Additional Funds 6 (3 months) $1,500 to $3,000 |
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
- initial franchise fee of $30,000
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer training fee | Transfer Training Fee $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Late payment annual interest as printed | The higher of 18% per annum or the maximum permitted by law. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Monthly minimum royalty from month thirteen | minimum Royalty Fee of at least $500 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Monthly technology fee — single owner | $250 for single owner market or $300 for partnerships/dual owner markets | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Late payment fee per month | $100 for each month that a payment is paid after the due date | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial franchise fee | initial franchise fee of $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Transfer assessment fee | Transfer Assessment Fee $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Advertising fund contribution maximum | increase the Advertising Fund Contribution up to 3% of monthly Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Renewal fee for five-year term | Renewal Fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Monthly continuing education and events fee | Continuing Education and Events Fee $40/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Monthly technology fee — partnership or dual owner | $250 for single owner market or $300 for partnerships/dual owner markets | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
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.
Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $37,500 to $44,500. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal $37,500 to $44,500
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