Source: FranopolisParker-Anderson Enrichment
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone — low | $380 to $1,320 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Telephone $380 to $1,320 |
| Background Checks — low | $56 to $640 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Background Checks $56 to $640 |
| Office equipment and supplies — low | $0 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Office equipment and supplies $0 to $4,000 |
| Business licenses and permits — low | $180 to $640 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Business licenses and permits $180 to $640 |
| Professional Fees — low | $1,900 to $4,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Professional Fees $1,900 to $4,700 |
| Total — low | $45,506 to $141,120 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Total $45,506 to $141,120 |
| Forming an entity — low | $0 to $4,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Forming an entity $0 to $4,700 |
| Materials — low | $1,900 to $6,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Materials $1,900 to $6,600 |
| Office Rent — low | $0 to $7,420 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Office Rent $0 to $7,420 |
| Additional Funds – 6 Months — low | $12,650 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Additional Funds – 6 Months $12,650 to $20,000 |
| Office software — low | $0 to $1,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Office software $0 to $1,900 |
| Travel, Salary, Living Expenses During Training — low | $640 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Travel, Salary, Living Expenses During Training $640 to $4,000 |
| Insurance — low | $1,900 to $9,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Insurance $1,900 to $9,300 |
| Additional Sums for assets of reacquired franchisee — low | $0 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Additional Sums for assets of reacquired franchisee $0 to $40,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — low | $25,900 to $35,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Initial Franchise Fee $25,900 to $35,900 |
| Total initial investment low | $45,506 to $141,120 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 The total investment necessary to start a Parker-Anderson business is $45,506 to $141,120 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audit cost low | estimated at $2,200 to $4,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Technology fee | Technology Fee $50 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Underpayment interest rate | plus interest at 1½ % per month from the date originally due. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Marketing fund maximum | up to 2% of your Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| B Franchise veteran discounted fee | We reduce the fee to $23,310 for an A Franchise and $32,310 for a B Franchise for U.S. veterans with supporting credentials. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional training full-day | $550 per person, per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Audit cost high | estimated at $2,200 to $4,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Royalty rate | 8% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Conference nonattendance fee maximum | $550 max for non-attendance | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| A Franchise veteran fee discount | we will offer you a discount of 10% off the Initial Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Conference attendance fee maximum | Conference Fee $165 max | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Local advertising rate | 3% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Additional training half-day | $275 per person ½ day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Management fee per day | pay daily management fee, currently $550 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $3,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Supplier review high | Supplier Review $0 to $1,665 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Additional manager training per day | $500 per day of training for each additional manager | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Supplier review low | Supplier Review $0 to $1,665 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| A Franchise initial fee | A Franchise 50 schools $25,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Credit card processing maximum | Up to 3.5% of amount charged for credit card transactions. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Maintenance fee minimum | Greater of our actual cost or $550. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Late charge monthly rate | 2% per month on past due amount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Late charge annual maximum in California | currently 10% annually in California. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| B Franchise initial fee | B Franchise 100 schools $35,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Resold assets maximum | usually up to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee $8,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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