Source: FranopolisPort of Subs Regional Developer
What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Computer System 5 — $1500 | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Computer System 5 $1,500 $2,500 As Incurred Prior to Opening Approved Vendors |
| Business Licenses, Legal — $1500 | $1,500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Business Licenses, Legal Fees $1,500 $4,000 As Incurred As Incurred Various |
| Furnishings, Fixtures — $0 | $0 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Furnishings, Fixtures, Signs, and Equipment $0 $7,500 As Agreed As Agreed Approved Vendors |
| Training Expenses 3 — $6000 | $6,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Training Expenses 3 $ 6,000 $8,000 As Incurred As Agreed Third Parties |
| TOTAL 9 — $176000 | $176,000 to $671,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 TOTAL 9 $176,000 $671,200 |
| RD Territory Fee 2 — $125000 | $125,000 to $500,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 RD Territory Fee 2 $125,000 $500,000 Lump Sum Upon signing Regional Developer Agreement Us |
| Insurance Premiums 6 — $2000 | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Insurance Premiums 6 $ 2,000 $ 5,000 As Arranged As Agreed Vendors |
| Marketing: Branding — $15000 | $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Marketing: Branding & Awareness Campaign 7 $15,000 $15,000 As Incurred As Incurred Vendors |
| Rent, CAM’s — $0 | $0 to $84,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Rent, CAM’s, Taxes, Lease, Leasehold Improvements, and Utility Security Deposits 4 $0 $84,200 Monthly As Agreed Vendors or Third Parties |
| Additional Funds — $25000 | $25,000 to $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Funds – Initial 3 Months 8 $25,000 $45,000 Various As Incurred Various |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RD territory per-person fee above 500,000 population | You must pay us a regional developer territory fee in an amount equal to $125,000, plus $.125 for each person in excess of 500,000 in population residing in the RD Territory (based on 2020 U.S. Census Bureau figures), when you sign your Regional Developer Agreement (the “RD Territory Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology Fee 2 — $0 | Technology Fee 2 Our then-current fee (currently $0) Monthly Not currently charged. If established, we may increase or otherwise adjust this fee upon notice to you based on increases in our costs or changes in the technologies you must obtain through us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Discontinued prior-year incentive RD territory fee base — $50,000 | under which they paid us a reduced RD Territory Fee in an amount equal to $50,000, plus $.125 for each person in excess of 500,000 in population residing in the RD Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| RD territory fee base — $125,000 | You must pay us a regional developer territory fee in an amount equal to $125,000, plus $.125 for each person in excess of 500,000 in population residing in the RD Territory (based on 2020 U.S. Census Bureau figures), | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Renewal Fee — $10000 | Renewal Fee $10,000 multiplied by the number of franchised Restaurants then open and operating in the RD Territory. Prior to renewal. Payable when you sign the new Regional Developer Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Source example RD territory fee — $143,750 | For example, if the RD Territory has a residential population of 650,000, the initial franchise fee would be $143,750 ($125,000 plus 150,000 x $.125). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Offering Fee — $10000 | Offering Fee $10,000 or such greater amount as is necessary to reimburse us for our actual costs and expenses to review the proposed offering. Before materials for an offering of stock or partnership interests in you or in any of your affiliates is filed with any government agency. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Anticipated RD territory fee ceiling — $500,000 | At present we do not anticipate granting any RD Territory such that the RD Territory Fee would exceed $500,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer Fee — $25000 | Transfer Fee $25,000 The earlier of (a) when the transferee signs the new regional developer agreement, or (b) when the transferee begins training. The transfer fee is payable for our legal, accounting, training and other expenses incurred in connection with the transfer that would result in a change of control of the Regional Developer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Source example RD territory fee base — $125,000 | For example, if the RD Territory has a residential population of 650,000, the initial franchise fee would be $143,750 ($125,000 plus 150,000 x $.125). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Training fee is subject — $2000 | Training fee is subject to change (but will not exceed $2,000 per day) . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Local Advertising and Social — $250 | Local Advertising and Social Engagement 3 $250 per month per region within your RD Territory As incurred. You will not use any advertising or promotional plans or materials unless and until you have received written approval from us. See Item 11. Indemnification Costs Actual legal damages, fees, costs, and expenses. As incurred. You must pay for the cost of defending us against any liability as a result of your operations. New Product, Service, Supplier Testing Will not exceed our actual cost of the inspection and the actual cost of the test paid by you or the supplier As incurred. If you wish to purchase any services or products or any other items from an unapproved supplier, you must first submit to us a written request for such approval. We have the right to require that our representatives be permitted to inspect the supplier’s facilities, and that samples from the supplier be delivered, either to us or to an independent laboratory designated by us for testing. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Replacement Training Fee — $500 | Replacement Training Fee Currently $500 per day, plus As incurred. If your Operating Principal or General Manager (as defined in Item 15) ceases | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Forty Club reduced RD territory fee base — $75,000 | you will pay us a reduced RD Territory Fee in an amount equal to $75,000, plus $.125 for each person in excess of 500,000 in population residing in the RD Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
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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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $176,000 to $671,200. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL 9 $176,000 $671,200
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