Source: FranopolisRoyal
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Business licenses, tax registrations, and permits | $250 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Business licenses, tax registrations, and permits (Note 5) $250 to $1,500 |
| Real Estate | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Real Estate (Note 2) $ 0- to $5,000 |
| Equipment | $3,846 to $11,062 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Equipment (Note 4) $3,846 to $11,062 |
| Travel and living expenses while training | $0 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Travel and living expenses while training (Note 7) $0 to $2,000 |
| Business Entity Establishment Fees | $100 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Business Entity Establishment Fees (Note 6) $100 to $1,000 |
| Additional Funds (For initial 120 day period) | $2,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Additional Funds (For initial 120 day period) (Note 7) $2,000 to $25,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $16,500 to $35,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $16,500 to $35,750.00. |
| Total | $22,696 to $81,312 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 TOTAL $22,696 to $81,312 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
Royalty Fee (1) 11% of monthly Gross Revenue ... Subject to $100 minimum for first 12 months, and then $250 minimum
2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
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Advertising Fee (3) 1.5% of monthly Gross Revenues ... reserve the right to increase the advertising fee up to a maximum of 2%
2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting Fee | Accounting Fee (2) 3.0% of monthly Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Missed Clean/No Show | Missed Clean/No Show $100 per occurrence; in addition to a $50 Complaint Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Initial Franchise Fee Monthly Payments Total | TOTAL OF INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE MONTHLY PAYMENTS ($) ... 10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Service Fee | The current rate for the Service Fee is $50 per labor hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| Replacement of Manual(s) | Replacement of Manual(s) $50 per copy per manual. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Business Protection Plan and Worker’s Compensation Insurance Broker Program | Business Protection Plan & Jani-King Worker’s Compensation Insurance Broker Program (5) (Optional) 5-8% of monthly Gross Revenue plus cost of Administration Fee of $10/month or $20/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Technology Licensing Fee | Technology Licensing Fee (4) 2.5% of monthly Gross Revenues ... technology licensing fee of 1.5%-2.5% ... increase ... up to a maximum of 5% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Non-Compliance with Monthly Contact Evaluation Policy | Non-Compliance with Monthly Contact Evaluation Policy $50 per account where a contact evaluation was not performed for the month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Advertising Fee | Advertising Fee (3) 1.5% of monthly Gross Revenues ... reserve the right to increase the advertising fee up to a maximum of 2% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Franchisee Certification Program | Franchisee Certification Program (15) $780 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Non-Compliance with Uniform Policy | Non-Compliance with Uniform Policy $50 for each incident per employee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Customer Complaint Fee | Customer Complaint and Service Fee (8) $50 plus currently $50 per labor hour plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Non-Reported Business Fee | Non-Reported Business Fee $25 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Business Protection Administrative Fee | Business Protection (6) Administrative Fee of $7/month or $14/month depending on Gross Revenue billed each month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Veteran Initial Franchise Fee Monthly Payment | AMOUNT OF INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE MONTHLY PAYMENT ($) ... E-10* ... 438.75 ... D ... 315.00 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Veteran Initial Franchise Fee Monthly Payments Total | TOTAL OF INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE MONTHLY PAYMENTS ($) ... E-10* ... 10,530 ... D ... 7,560 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Non-Compliance with Name Tag Policy | Non-Compliance with Name Tag Policy $50 for each incident per employee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Transfer of Franchise Fee | Transfer of Franchise Fee (13) The lesser of $4,000 or 10% of the sales price or exchanged value; if no transfer fee is charged with an ownership change, then $500 administrative fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Non-Compliance with Monthly Inspection Report Policy | Non-Compliance with Monthly Inspection Report Policy $250 per account where inspection was not performed for the month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Royalty Fee | Royalty Fee (1) 11% of monthly Gross Revenue ... Subject to $100 minimum for first 12 months, and then $250 minimum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Veteran Initial Franchise Fee Down Payment | INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE DOWN PAYMENT ($) ... E-10* ... 11,745 ... D ... 5,040 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Administrative Fee | Administrative Fee (14) $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Initial Franchise Fee Monthly Payment | AMOUNT OF INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE MONTHLY PAYMENT ($) ... 416.67 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Liquidated Damages | Liquidated Damages $500/day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
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.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesYou must participate personally in the direct operation of the franchise business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 61 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must participate personally in the direct operation of the franchise business.
Territory
SourcesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that the franchisor owns, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that the franchisor owns or control.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 56 · Item 12 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
There is no minimum sales quota or market penetration contingency affecting your franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 58 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we own or control.
Source NotesThere is no minimum sales quota or market penetration contingency affecting your franchise.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe Franchisee Certification Program the franchisor offers generally will consist of at least 13 sessions, held usually in the evenings and on weekends over a three-week period, and includes approximately 30 hours of instruction, including self study.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
You are required to have a valid, operational email address. The franchisor does not require use of a computer system or an electronic cash register but the franchisor requires the use of a tablet or i-Pad device that is separate from sending and receiving emails.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 11 · View Source
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The Franchisee Certification Program we offer generally will consist of at least 13 sessions, held usually in the evenings and on weekends over a three-week period, and includes approximately 30 hours of instruction, including self study.
Source NotesYou are required to have a valid, operational email address. We do not require use of a computer system or an electronic cash register but we require the use of a tablet or i-Pad device that is separate from sending and receiving emails.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer any traditional financing for the Initial Franchise Fee.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer any traditional financing for the Initial Franchise Fee.
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Jon McAlpine (President), Kellie Foltz (Vice President) and John Camberlen (Vice President of Operations).
2026 FDD · PDF Pages 11, 12 · Item 2 · View Source
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President – Jon McAlpine
Vice President – Kellie Foltz
Source NotesVice President of Operations – John Camberlen
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $22,696 to $81,312. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL $22,696 to $81,312
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must purchase certain professional products and equipment listed on Exhibit V as the “ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT,” under specifications in the Franchise Agreement and operating manuals.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must purchase certain professional products and equipment listed on Exhibit V as the “ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT,” under specifications in the Franchise Agreement and operating manuals.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer any traditional financing for the Initial Franchise Fee.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer any traditional financing for the Initial Franchise Fee.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The Franchisee Certification Program the franchisor offers generally will consist of at least 13 sessions, held usually in the evenings and on weekends over a three-week period, and includes approximately 30 hours of instruction, including self study.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 11 · View Source
You are required to have a valid, operational email address. The franchisor does not require use of a computer system or an electronic cash register but the franchisor requires the use of a tablet or i-Pad device that is separate from sending and receiving emails.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 11 · View Source
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The Franchisee Certification Program we offer generally will consist of at least 13 sessions, held usually in the evenings and on weekends over a three-week period, and includes approximately 30 hours of instruction, including self study.
Source NotesYou are required to have a valid, operational email address. We do not require use of a computer system or an electronic cash register but we require the use of a tablet or i-Pad device that is separate from sending and receiving emails.
12Territory
You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that the franchisor owns, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that the franchisor owns or control.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 56 · Item 12 · View Source
There is no minimum sales quota or market penetration contingency affecting your franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 58 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we own or control.
Source NotesThere is no minimum sales quota or market penetration contingency affecting your franchise.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any right in or to any patent or registered copyrights, and the franchisor does not have any pending patent applications, that are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 60 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not own any right in or to any patent or registered copyrights, and we do not have any pending patent applications, that are material to the franchise.
15Owner Participation
You must participate personally in the direct operation of the franchise business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 61 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must participate personally in the direct operation of the franchise business.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may not offer for sale any types of products or perform any services that the franchisor has not authorized.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 16 · View Source
You are limited in the operation of the franchise business to the offering of cleaning services and supplies to the public.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 16 · View Source
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You may not offer for sale any types of products or perform any services that we have not authorized.
Source NotesYou are limited in the operation of the franchise business to the offering of cleaning services and supplies to the public.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
If you are in good standing, you can renew or extend the term of your franchise on the franchisor’s then current terms for 3 additional 10-year periods.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 63 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you are in good standing, you can renew or extend the term of your franchise on our then current terms for 3 additional 10-year periods.
Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
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Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
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Your Shortlist
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Your Market
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