Source: FranopolisPure Glow
What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Photography — $250 | $250 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Studio Photography (1 8 ) $250 $250 As arranged As arranged Us or Suppliers |
| Business licenses and permits — lower initial-investment estimate | $500 to $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Business Licenses and Permits ( 10 ) $500 $1,000 As required As required Government Agencies |
| Additional Funds — $15000 | $15,000 to $30,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Funds ( 19 ) $15,000 $30,000 As arranged As needed Various |
| Required technologies and software services — lower initial-investment estimate | $400 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Required Technologies and Software Services ( 9 ) $400 $ 400 As arranged As arranged Suppliers |
| Rent for three months — lower estimate | $9,000 to $30,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Rent – 3 Months (2) $9,000 $30,000 |
| Professional fees — lower initial-investment estimate | $2,000 to $8,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Professional Fees (1 1 ) $2,000 $8,000 As arranged As arranged Accountant, Attorney |
| Total initial investment — single studio lower estimate | $563,925 to $966,650 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total ( 19 ) $ 563,925 $966,650 |
| Initial service inventory — lower initial-investment estimate | $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Service Inventory (1 2 ) $ 5,000 $ 5,000 As arranged As arranged Us |
| Airbrush equipment — lower initial-investment estimate | $3,250 to $4,250 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Airbrush Equipment ( 7 ) $ 3,250 $ 4,250 Lump Sum Upon invoice Us or our Affiliates |
| Initial training program expenses — lower initial-investment estimate | $0 to $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Training Program Expenses (1 5 ) $ 0 $3,000 As arranged As incurred Airline, Hotel, Restaurants |
| Initial retail inventory — lower initial-investment estimate | $3,250 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Retail Inventory (1 3 ) $ 3,250 $ 5,000 As arranged Upon invoice Us |
| Lease and utility security deposits — lower estimate | $4,000 to $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Lease and Utility Security Deposits ( 2 ) $4,000 $10,000 |
| Grand opening marketing — lower initial-investment estimate | $20,000 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Grand Opening Marketing (1 7 ) $20,000 $25,000 As arranged As arranged Us or Suppliers |
| Furniture and fixtures — lower initial-investment estimate | $20,000 to $45,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Furniture and Fixtures ( 5 ) $20,000 $45,000 As arranged As arranged Suppliers |
| Insurance for three months — lower initial-investment estimate | $500 to $750 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance – 3 Months (1 4 ) $500 $750 As arranged As incurred Insurance company |
| Airbrush tanning specialist training — lower initial-investment estimate | $0 to $3,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Airbrush Tanning Specialist Training (1 6 ) $ 0 $3,500 As arranged As incurred Various |
| Initial Franchise Fee — $50000 | $50,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $50,000 $50,000 Lump sum On signing Franchise Agreement Us |
| Signage — lower initial-investment estimate | $12,000 to $32,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Signage ( 8 ) $12,000 $ 32,500 As arranged As arranged Suppliers |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer fee between existing owners | Transfer Fee – Transfer Between Owners $1,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology Fee — $375 | Technology Fee (4) $ 375 per month Payable monthly Payable in the same manner as Royalties and Brand Development Fees. We may increase the Technology Fee upon 30 days prior written notice to you. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Audit | Audit (8) Cost of audit When billed Payable only if we find, after an audit, that you have understated Gross Sales by 2% or more or you have understated any amount you owe to us. You must also pay the understated amount plus interest | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Insufficient Funds — $250 | Insufficient Funds Fee $250 per occurrence On demand, if incurred Payable if there are insufficient funds in your account to pay fees due to us. If you incur three (3) insufficient funds fees in any 12 - month period, we have the right to terminate your Franchise Agreement | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Development fee as percentage of initial franchise fees for all committed studios | The Development Fee will be 100% of the Initial Franchise Fees that you will pay for each Pure Glow Studio. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Unapproved Product — $250 | Unapproved Product or Service Fee $250 per day for each day the infraction continues As incurred If you offer any product or service at your Studio that we have not approved | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional on-site training — current per diem rate per trainer, plus expenses | Additional On - Site Training Our then - current per diem rate per trainer, plus expenses Current per diem rate = $500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Franchisee Meeting — $1200 | Franchisee Meeting Fee (6) Will not exceed $1,200 per person. Does not include your out - of - pocket costs paid to third parties. Before the meeting We may designate that attendance at a meeting is mandatory for you and/or your General Manager. Expenses you must pay include travel, lodging, meals, and applicable wages. We will charge this fee even if you do not attend. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Interest on Late — 18% | Interest on Late Payments (7) 18% per annum or the highest interest rate allowed by applicable law, whichever is less On demand Interest may be charged on all overdue amounts. Interest accrues from the original due date until payment is received in full | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Relocation Fee — 25% | Relocation Fee 25% of our then - current initial franchise fee per Studio to be relocated Upon approval of your relocation request If you request our approval for you to relocate your Studio | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Grand Opening Marketing — $20000 | Grand Opening Marketing . You must spend between $20,000 and $25,000 on a grand opening marketing campaign that must include the elements that we require and must be approved by us in writing before it is conducted. We, at our option, may require you to pay this amount to us or our Affiliates to conduct the grand opening marketing campaign of your Pure Glow Studio. The grand opening marketing fees are fully earned by us upon receipt and are not refundable. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Resale Program Fee — 4.5% | Resale Program Fee (12) 4.5% of the purchase price for sale of Studio(s) or ownership interest in Franchisee Upon transfer | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Management fee — greater of twice assigned personnel salary or percentage of Gross Sales, plus expenses | the greater of (i) two times the salary paid to the individual(s) assigned by us to operate the Studio, or (ii) 10% of the Studio's Gross Sales; plus, expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and all other expenses that we incur in managing your Studio. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Insurance Premiums — 10% | Insurance Premiums Reimbursement of our costs, plus 10% administrative fee On demand, if incurred If you do not maintain the required insurance coverages, we have the right (but not the obligation) to obtain insurance on your behalf | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Proprietary Tanning — $3500 | Proprietary Tanning Solution, Solution Applicators, and Designated Retail Products $3,500 to $7,500 per month as inventory is used or requires replacement As incurred You must purchase your continuing supply of the proprietary tanning solution, solution applicators, and designated retail products from our Affiliate | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Royalties | Royalties (2) 7% of Gross Sales (3) Payable on the dates and times that we specify in the Manual Payable in the manner and according to the methods that we establish from time to time. Funds must be made available in your account for withdrawal. You must comply with our payment instructions. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Cooperative Marketing — 50% | Cooperative Marketing Fees (5) As determined by the Regional Co - Op members, but not more than 50% of your local marketing requirement. As determined by the Regional Co - Op members If a marketing cooperative is formed for your area, you must join the Regional Co - Op. Any money you contribute to a Regional Co - Op will count toward your local marketing requirement | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Replacement Training — $2500 | Replacement Training $2,500 per person Upon scheduling the Replacement Training If you replace your General Manager, the replacement General Manager must complete the Initial Training Program. This is the cost that we charge for that program per person | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Refresher Training — $2500 | Refresher Training $2,500 per person Before refresher training We may state that attendance at a refresher training course is mandatory for you and/or your General Manager. Expenses you must pay for include travel, lodging, meals, and applicable wages | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Renewal Fee — 25% | Renewal Fee 25% of our then current initial franchise fee Upon renewal of the Franchise Agreement | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Brand Development Fee — 1% | Brand Development Fee 1% of Gross Sales Payable at the same time and in the same manner as the Royalties See Item 11 for a discussion of the Brand Fund. With 60 days’ prior written notice to you, we may increase the Brand Development Fee up to 3% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Brand development fee — maximum percentage of Gross Sales | With 60 days’ prior written notice to you, we may increase the Brand Development Fee up to 3% of Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Grand Opening Marketing — $25000 | Grand Opening Marketing . You must spend between $20,000 and $25,000 on a grand opening marketing campaign that must include the elements that we require and must be approved by us in writing before it is conducted. We, at our option, may require you to pay this amount to us or our Affiliates to conduct the grand opening marketing campaign of your Pure Glow Studio. The grand opening marketing fees are fully earned by us upon receipt and are not refundable. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial Training Fee — $1500 | Initial Training Fee (For New Employees) No charge for up to 3 people to attend Initial Training Program - Additional people - $1,500 Before training If you request that we provide our Initial Training Program to any additional employees, or to new or replacement employees during the term of your Franchise Agreement, you will pay the Initial Training Fee. You will also pay the trainees’ expenses, including travel, lodging, meals, and wages. Training for up to three people is included with the Initial Franchise Fee. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $563,925 to $966,650. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
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Source NotesTotal ( 19 ) $ 563,925 $966,650
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