Source: FranopolisSpherion Staffing
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Signs (low) | $2,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Signs 6/ $2,000 to $10,000 |
| Opening advertising (low) | $7,500 to $12,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Opening Advertising 8/ $7,500 to $12,500 |
| Equipment (low) | $500 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Equipment 7/ $500 to $15,000 |
| Real property monthly estimate (high) | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Real Property 3/ $2,500 |
| Utility expenses (low) | $160 to $1,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Utility Expenses 12/ $160 to $1,100 |
| Additional funds for working capital (low) | $50,000 to $120,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Additional Funds for Working Capital $50,000 to $120,000 |
| Hardware installation (low) | $800 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Hardware Installation $800 to $3,000 |
| Business licenses (low) | $160 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Business Licenses 14/ $160 to $5,000 |
| Total initial investment (low) | $132,980 to $301,040 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 TOTAL 16/ $132,980 to $301,040 |
| Professional fees (low) | $1,050 to $5,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Professional Fees 13/ $1,050 to $5,200 |
| Computer system hardware (low) | $6,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Company Computer System Hardware 2/ $6,000 to $10,000 |
| Insurance (low) | $3,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Insurance 11/ $3,500 to $6,000 |
| Furniture and fixtures (low) | $15,500 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Furniture and Fixtures 4/ $15,500 to $35,000 |
| Real property monthly estimate (low) | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Real Property 3/ $2,500 |
| Training expenses (low) | $2,800 to $4,690 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Training Expenses 9/ $2,800 to $4,690 |
| Start-up supplies (low) | $510 to $1,050 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Start-up Supplies 10/ $510 to $1,050 |
| Leasehold improvements (low) | $10,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Leasehold Improvements 5/ $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Initial franchise fee (low) | $30,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Initial Franchise Fees 1/ $30,000 to $50,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phone mainline fee | Phone Lines: $5 per mainline | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Reference check fee | $2.50 per reference check sent using the preferred vendor. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Professional Services Addendum fee | you must pay us a $10,000 fee (the “Professional Services Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Maximum lost time surcharge days | up to 150 days. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| I9 virtual inspection | currently $20/inspection. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer fee proportion | 50% of then-current undiscounted initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Workers compensation per-claim deductible | Deductible charges are presently $27,500 per claim | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Franchise Support Fee rate on gross payroll | 1.9% of the total gross payroll plus 1.9% of Full-Time Placement Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| CRM license monthly per license | Currently $110 per month per license. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Spherion marketing fund contribution | 0.25% of Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial franchise fee (high) | a franchise fee that ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Phone system setup for 5 users | Soft Phone System Set Up Fee $100 for 5 users | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional soft phone user fee | +$15 for each additional user. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional light industrial safety deductible | we may add $1500 to your deductible for each claim | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Franchisee commission on Full-Time Placement Sales | 70% commission on (and we retain the 30% balance of) the Full-Time Placement Sales; and 70% commission on (and we retain 30% balance of) the Temporary Gross Profits. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Phone talk license fee | $25 per talk license | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Area expansion fee | Area Expansion $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Franchise Support Fee rate on Full-Time Placement Sales | 1.9% of the total gross payroll plus 1.9% of Full-Time Placement Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Lost time surcharge per 30 days | Lost Time surcharges are $2,500 per 30 days an employee is out of work | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Restricted task deductible amount | up to $50,000 of the incurred loss amount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Commission split | 70% commission on (and we retain the 30% balance of) the Full-Time Placement Sales; and 70% commission on (and we retain 30% balance of) the Temporary Gross Profits. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial franchise fee (low) | a franchise fee that ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Financial analysis software current monthly per user | average monthly cost is currently $42 per user per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Potential total charge per claim | you can be charged up to $40,000 per claim | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Fax line fee | Fax: $10 per fax line | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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