Source: FranopolisSatellite Teams Global
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture & Fixtures | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Furniture & Fixtures (2) $0 to $1,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Professional Fees (7) $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Insurance Coverage annual cost | $3,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance Coverage (annual cost) (5) $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Initial Launch Marketing | $5,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Launch Marketing (8) $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Leasehold Improvements $0 to $500 |
| Office Supplies and Equipment | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Office Supplies and Equipment (4) $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $69,999 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $69,999 |
| Additional Funds for first 3 months | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Additional Funds (for first 3 months of operation) (9) $10,000 to $15,000 |
| Initial Training Expenses | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Training Expenses (6) $2,000 to $4,000 |
| CRM/Back Office System | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 CRM/Back Office System $500 to $1,500 |
| Computer Hardware & Equipment | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Computer Hardware & Equipment (3) $0 to $3,000 |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
The initial franchise fee for a single SATELLITE TEAMS business is $69,999 (“IFF”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- 5% of Franchisee’s Gross Margin
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | 5% of Franchisee’s Gross Margin | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty minimum | The Greater of: (i) $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Brand Fund Contribution | 5% of Franchisee’s Gross Margin | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty rate | 10% of recruitment fees, 10% of recurring fees, and 10% of add-on fees. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Temporary management fee daily alternative | 10% of revenues or $400 per day, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Ongoing training fee per day | $400 per day, plus costs and expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Audit underreport threshold | underreport by 2% or more percent during any designated audit period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Non-sufficient funds fee | $50 per violation plus any fee charged us for uncollected funds | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Personnel Management Fee per cumulative placement | $200 multiplied by total cumulative placements | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Annual Personnel Management Fee increase cap | may be increased by up to 5% annually | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Liquidated damages calculation period maximum | the lesser of: (i) 36, or (ii) the number of full months remaining | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late fee | $150 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Successor fee | Successor Fee $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Conference Fee maximum per attendee | up to a maximum of $1,000 per person who attends the conference | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| In-network transfer fee | In-Network Transferee: 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Internal transfer fee | Internal Transfer: $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Illustrative annual Management Fee for 100 FTEs | Note 5: The Management Fee is calculated by multiplying $200 per fully-time employee (“FTE”) per month. For example, if there were 100 FTEs, the Management Fee would be calculated as 100 FTEs * 12 months * $200 = $240,000 annually. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 |
| Monthly minimum royalty start delay | The $1,500 minimum does not apply until 90 days after you commence operations | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Insurance reimbursement administrative fee | Our out-of-pocket costs, plus an administrative cost of 10% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Out-of-network transfer fee | Out-of-Network Transferee: 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Interest rate | 18% per annum or highest rate allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fee | The initial franchise fee for a single SATELLITE TEAMS business is $69,999 (“IFF”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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