Source: FranopolisRam Jack Systems Distribution
Ram Jack Systems Distribution is a foundation solutions franchise business that repairs and stabilizes foundations for commercial, historical, and government buildings, sea walls, condominium complexes, churches, and single-family homes. Its customers include property owners and organizations affected by foundation failure or seeking to prevent settlement. The business provides franchisees with training in operations, installation, marketing, and sales, on-site production training, engineering support, accounting support, and custom-designed solutions for specific applications.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional vehicles minimum | $11,500 to $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Vehicles (Note 8) $11,500 to $45,000 |
| Annual insurance minimum | $4,500 to $26,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Annual Insurance (Note 6) $4,500 to $26,500 |
| Initial advertising minimum | $50,000 to $240,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Advertising Budget (Note 11) $50,000 to $240,000 |
| Office equipment and supplies | $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Office Equipment and Supplies (Note 14 ) $1,500 |
| Unprotected investment total minimum | $3,200 to $122,541 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Estimated Total Excluding Materials and Product for Initial Installations (Note 16) $3,200 to $122,541 |
| Protected initial franchise fee | $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Franchise Fee (Notes 1) $30,000 |
| Computer laptop printer minimum | $2,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Computer, Laptop & Printer $2,000 to $3,000 |
| Three months additional funds minimum | $45,000 to $105,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 3 Months' Additional Funds (Note 10) $45,000 to $105,000 |
| Training fee minimum | $3,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Training (Note 15) $3,000 to $10,000 |
| Vehicle and trailer wraps minimum | $2,400 to $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Vehicle and Trailer Vinyl Wraps (Note 9) $2,400 to $7,000 |
| Protected investment total minimum | $150,900 to $650,426 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Estimated Total Excluding Materials and Product for Initial Installations (Note 16) $150,900 to $650,426 |
| Legal/accounting minimum | $500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Legal and Accounting (Note 7) $500 to $5,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Required purchases minimum | which may equal $50,000 to $750,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Dealer association charge per bracket | $1 per bracket purchased from us | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Dealer association initial membership fee | Initial Membership Fee: $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Total initial fees — protected territory low | The total initial fees, including initial franchise fee, that you pay to us will range from $33,000 to $86,776. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Protected territory training fee low | Training fee of $3,000 to $10,000, the exact amount to be determined based on our evaluation of your personal experience and previous training | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial franchise fee — unprotected territory | For all franchisees who choose to establish and operate an unprotected territory franchise, we do not charge an initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer training fee maximum | No amount currently determined, but may require $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Minimum annual purchases minimum | which may equal $50,000 to $750,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Unprotected installation equipment maximum | Essential Installation Equipment of $0 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum annual advertising rate low | which may equal 5% to 15% of your Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Marketing co-op maximum | None currently, but may require up to 2% of Gross Revenue, as defined in your franchise agreement (“FA”) with a protected territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Dealer association annual dues | Annual Dues:$1000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Administrative and call center service fee | $1000, with charges for optional services to be determined | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Minimum annual advertising rate high | which may equal 5% to 15% of your Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Total initial fees — unprotected territory low | the total initial fees that you may pay to us will range from $0 to $47,291. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum annual purchases maximum | which may equal $50,000 to $750,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional training fee minimum | No amount currently determined, but may require $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Total initial fees — unprotected territory high | the total initial fees that you may pay to us will range from $0 to $47,291. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Total initial fees — protected territory high | The total initial fees, including initial franchise fee, that you pay to us will range from $33,000 to $86,776. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Required purchases maximum | which may equal $50,000 to $750,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Territory breach fee maximum | Up to 50% of revenue derived from violating your Territory restrictions | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial franchise fee — protected territory | All franchisees who choose to establish and operate a protected territory franchise will pay an Initial Franchise Fee of $30,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Protected territory training fee high | Training fee of $3,000 to $10,000, the exact amount to be determined based on our evaluation of your personal experience and previous training | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Unprotected tools maximum | Tools of $0 to $12,291 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer fee on death or disability | $10,000 or $1,000 in case of death or disability | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Additional training fee maximum | No amount currently determined, but may require $0 to $5,000 | 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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19Reported Business Results
The franchisor does not provide claims about future franchisee financial results or past results of its company-owned or franchised locations.
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