Source: FranopolisSocial Indoor
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor has granted Social Indoor franchises since August 31st, 2019.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor is a Minnesota limited liability company that was originally incorporated in the State of Minnesota on July 26th, 2019.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have granted Social Indoor franchises since August 31st, 2019.
Source NotesWe are a Minnesota limited liability company that was originally incorporated in the State of Minnesota on July 26th, 2019.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Training fee | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Training fee (7) $2,500 |
| Business Location Lease Payments – 6 Months | $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Business Location Lease Payments – 6 Months ( 5 ) $0 |
| Travel and Living Expenses for You During Training | $0 to $2,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Travel and Living Expenses for You During Training ( 7 ) $0 to $2,200 |
| Travel and Living Expenses for You During Training | $800 to $2,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Travel and Living Expenses for You During Training (7) $800 to $2,200 |
| Office Supplies | $0 to $1,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Office Supplies (11) $0 to $1,100 |
| Office Supplies | $250 to $1,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 Office Supplies ( 6, 11) $250 to $1,100 |
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 6% of Gross Sales In a Tandem Market, 10% of Gross Sales beginning in month 13 of the Term
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
View Disclosed Terms
Marketing Fund Up to 1% of Gross Sales during the Term of the Franchise Agreement, but not currently assessed
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Convention Registration Fees and Expenses | Convention Registration Fees and Expenses Not currently applicable, and not to exceed $1,000 during the Term of the Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Marketing Fund | Marketing Fund Up to 1% of Gross Sales during the Term of the Franchise Agreement, but not currently assessed | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Tandem Market Fee | If you choose to purchase a Franchised Business in a tandem market, you will pay a Tandem Market Fee between $75,000 and $500,000, which is dependent upon the market rates where your Franchised Business will be located. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Subsequent Corporate Field Visit Fee | Franchisee must pay $500 for in - person visit as well as any actual travel expenses for the Social Indoor employee including flights, hotels, rental cars. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty Fee | Royalty Fee 6% of Gross Sales In a Tandem Market, 10% of Gross Sales beginning in month 13 of the Term | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Training Fee | Training Fee : We require a $2,500 Training Fee to startup your initial franchise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal Fee $2,500 Every 10 years ; waived at 5 - year renewal | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional New-Hire Training Fee | Additional new - hire training is available by request for an additional fee. $350 for virtual training, $500 for in - person not including any training - related travel expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| New Market Training Fee | New Market Training Fee $2,500 As incurred For initial training and field visit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Operational Support and SI Technology Fee | Operational Support and SI Technology (“SI Tech Fee”) $400 per month Monthly For SIMON Software and Ad library. Begins first calendar month immediately after market creation by SI. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Monitor Management Fee | Monitor M anagement F ee $35 lease fee 1 – 35 monitors $25 lease fee 36+ monitors Monthly If in good standing & on ACH. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Transfer / Re-sale Fee | Transfer / Re - sale Fee $7,500, plus any broker or referral fees we incur in helping you sell your business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Interest Charges | Interest Charges The lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum legal rate allowable by applicable law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesIf you are an individual, you must directly supervise and manage your Business in your Designated Territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you are an individual, you must directly supervise and manage your Business in your Designated Territory.
Territory
SourcesThe franchisor will designate your Designated Territory as a Metro Designated Territory, Micro Designated Territory or Rural Designated Territory based on the classification proscribed for your Designated Territory by the United States Office of Management and Budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 12 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
Your failure to meet your yearly Minimum Monitor or Print Display Requirements, as outlined in Appendix B of the franchise agreement, is a default under the Franchise Agreement and may lead to a reduction in your Designated Territory or termination or, if applicable, nonrenewal of the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 12 · View Source
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We will designate your Designated Territory as a Metro Designated Territory, Micro Designated Territory or Rural Designated Territory based on the classification proscribed for your Designated Territory by the United States Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”).
Source NotesYour failure to meet your yearly Minimum Monitor or Print Display Requirements, as outlined in Appendix B of the franchise agreement, is a default under the Franchise Agreement and may lead to a reduction in your Designated Territory or termination or, if applicable, nonrenewal of the Franchise Agreement.
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 length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of your Business is between 3 and 6 months.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
You must obtain a laptop computer for use in the operation of your Franchise Business that is capable of running the franchisor’s software programs.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 · Item 11 · View Source
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The length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of your Business is between 3 and 6 months.
Source NotesYou must obtain a laptop computer for use in the operation of your Franchise Business that is capable of running our software programs.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesFinancing is only available for franchisees purchasing existing (corporately owned) franchise territories. For new or undeveloped franchise markets. The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesFinancing is only available for franchisees purchasing existing (corporately owned) franchise territories. For new or undeveloped franchise markets. We do not offer direct or indirect financing.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 5 | 56 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 46 | 10 | 56 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 50 | 18 | 68 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 45 51 + 6
Company Owned 2023 4 5 + 1
Total 2023 49 56 + 7
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 51 46 - 5
Company Owned 2024 5 10 +5
Total 2024 56 56 0
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 46 50 +4
Company Owned 2025 10 18 +8
SourcesTotal 2025 56 68 +12
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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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor has granted Social Indoor franchises since August 31st, 2019.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a Minnesota limited liability company that was originally incorporated in the State of Minnesota on July 26th, 2019.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have granted Social Indoor franchises since August 31st, 2019.
Source NotesWe are a Minnesota limited liability company that was originally incorporated in the State of Minnesota on July 26th, 2019.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You are required to lease Digital Display Monitors and purchase Display Frames from the franchisor exclusively.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 8 · View Source
You must license the Social Indoor software from the franchisor. The Social Indoor software license will not be available from any other source.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 8 · View Source
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You are required to lease Digital Display Monitors and purchase Display Frames from us exclusively.
Source NotesYou must license the Social Indoor software from us. The Social Indoor software license will not be available from any other source.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
Financing is only available for franchisees purchasing existing (corporately owned) franchise territories. For new or undeveloped franchise markets. The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesFinancing is only available for franchisees purchasing existing (corporately owned) franchise territories. For new or undeveloped franchise markets. We do not offer direct or indirect financing.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of your Business is between 3 and 6 months.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 11 · View Source
You must obtain a laptop computer for use in the operation of your Franchise Business that is capable of running the franchisor’s software programs.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 · Item 11 · View Source
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The length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of your Business is between 3 and 6 months.
Source NotesYou must obtain a laptop computer for use in the operation of your Franchise Business that is capable of running our software programs.
12Territory
The franchisor will designate your Designated Territory as a Metro Designated Territory, Micro Designated Territory or Rural Designated Territory based on the classification proscribed for your Designated Territory by the United States Office of Management and Budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 12 · View Source
Your failure to meet your yearly Minimum Monitor or Print Display Requirements, as outlined in Appendix B of the franchise agreement, is a default under the Franchise Agreement and may lead to a reduction in your Designated Territory or termination or, if applicable, nonrenewal of the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 12 · View Source
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We will designate your Designated Territory as a Metro Designated Territory, Micro Designated Territory or Rural Designated Territory based on the classification proscribed for your Designated Territory by the United States Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”).
Source NotesYour failure to meet your yearly Minimum Monitor or Print Display Requirements, as outlined in Appendix B of the franchise agreement, is a default under the Franchise Agreement and may lead to a reduction in your Designated Territory or termination or, if applicable, nonrenewal of the Franchise Agreement.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
You must keep confidential during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement all proprietary information, including the Manuals.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 14 · View Source
You do not receive the right to use any item covered by a patent. There are no pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 14 · View Source
The franchisor does now own any registered copyrights which are material to the franchise; however, the franchisor claims copyright ownership and protection for the franchisor’s Franchise Agreement, the franchisor’s websites, the Manuals and for various sales, promotional and other materials published from time to time.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 14 · View Source
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You must keep confidential during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement all proprietary information, including the Manuals.
You do not receive the right to use any item covered by a patent. There are no pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
Source NotesWe do now own any registered copyrights which are material to the franchise; however, we claim copyright ownership and protection for our Franchise Agreement, our websites, the Manuals and for various sales, promotional and other materials published from time to time.
15Owner Participation
If you are an individual, you must directly supervise and manage your Business in your Designated Territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you are an individual, you must directly supervise and manage your Business in your Designated Territory.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 50 franchised locations and 18 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 20 · View Source
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesOur fiscal year end is December 31.
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