Source: FranopolisPod Plug
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Utility and Security Deposits — $0–$500 | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Utility and Security Deposits $0 $500 |
| Furniture and Fixtures — $0 | $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Furniture and Fixtures $0 $0 |
| Computers, Telephone and Office Equipment — $250–$1,500 | $250 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Computers, Telephone and Office Equipment $250 $1,500 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — $35,000–$60,000 | $35,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee $35,000 $60,000 |
| Business Permits/Licenses — $550–$1,500 | $550 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Business Permits/Licenses $550 $1,500 |
| Vehicle (including vehicle decal) — $500–$1,500 | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Vehicle (including vehicle decal) $500 $1,500 |
| Lease Expenses — $0–$750 | $0 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Lease Expenses $0 $750 |
| Business Software — $200–$750 | $200 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Business Software $200 $750 |
| Equipment (initial 3 vending machines) — $1,800–$18,000 | $1,800 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Equipment (initial 3 vending machines) $1,800 $18,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements — $0 | $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Leasehold Improvements $0 $0 |
| Costs Related to Attending Training — $1,500–$2,000 | $1,500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Costs Related to Attending Training $1,500 $2,000 |
| TOTAL — $52,350–$105,750 | $52,350 to $105,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 TOTAL $52,350 $105,750 |
| Initial Inventory — $3,000–$5,000 | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Inventory $3,000 $5,000 |
| Signage for Vending Machines — $250–$750 | $250 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Signage for Vending Machines $250 $750 |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums — $300–$1,000 | $300 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Insurance Deposits and Premiums $300 $1,000 |
| Professional fees — $1,500–$2,500 | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Professional fees $1,500 $2,500 |
| Additional Funds (three months) — $7,500–$10,000 | $7,500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Additional Funds (three months) $7,500 $10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Initial equipment and inventory package low | cost ranging from $17,700 to $23,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Inventory-only initial package low | at a cost ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Pod Plug Prep Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 for a Pod Plug Prep franchise | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Pod Plug Prime Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 for a Pod Plug Prime franchise | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Pod Plug Prestige Initial Franchise Fee | $60,000 for a Pod Plug Prestige franchise | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Inventory-only initial package high | at a cost ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial equipment and inventory package high | cost ranging from $17,700 to $23,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
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 $52,350 to $105,750. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL $52,350 $105,750
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