Source: FranopolisStone Environmental Services
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total initial investment (range 150700–260500) | $150,700 to $260,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Total $150,700 to $260,500 |
| Office expenses (range 500–1000) | $500 to $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $500 to $1,000 |
| Insurance (range 6000–9000) | $6,000 to $9,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $6,000 to $9,000 |
| Initial franchise fee (range 50000–50000) | $50,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $50,000 to $50,000 |
| Professional fees (range 3000–5000) | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Training travel (range 2500–5000) | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Rent and lease security deposit (range 500–3000) | $500 to $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $500 to $3,000 |
| Additional funds, first 3 months (range 75000–150000) | $75,000 to $150,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Additional funds (for first 3 months) (see Note 15 ) $75,000 to $150,000 |
| Signage (range 1000–5000) | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Vehicle (range 0–3000) | $0 to $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $0 to $3,000 |
| Market introduction program (range 7000–10000) | $7,000 to $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $7,000 to $10,000 |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment (range 0–4000) | $0 to $4,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $0 to $4,000 |
| Dues and subscriptions (range 2000–3000) | $2,000 to $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $2,000 to $3,000 |
| Computer systems (range 1000–5000) | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Inventory (range 1000–5000) | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Licenses and permits (range 1200–2500) | $1,200 to $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 $1,200 to $2,500 |
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
- you must pay us $50,000 as the initial franchise fee.
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you must pay us $50,000 as the initial franchise fee.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources - Marketing & Advertising
- 1 % of your gross sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Non-compliance cure cost markup | Our out - of - pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10% | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Supplier review fee per supplier | $500 per reviewed Supplier | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Local marketing required spending | 5 % of your gros s sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Weekly continuing non-compliance charge | Thereafter , we may charge you $ 250 per week until you correct such non - compliance . | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional territory fee per 250,000 population | you will pay an Additional Territory Fee (premium territory fee) of $10,000 per 250,000 population | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Software subscription | Currently, $250 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Insufficient funds fee | $ 30 (or, if such amount exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then the maximum allowed by law) | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Special support fee | Currently, $600 per day. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Late interest rate | interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Royalty rate | 7 % of your gross sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial franchise fee | you must pay us $50,000 as the initial franchise fee. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Non-compliance fee | $ 500 On demand | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Reimbursement markup | Amount that we spend on your behalf , plus 1 0 % | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Brand fund contribution | 1 % of your gross sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
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.
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
Sources
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $150,700 to $260,500. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal $150,700 to $260,500
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