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What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $44,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Franchise Fee $44,000.00. Cash or certified funds. Upon signing Franchise Agreement. Us. |
| Equipment range | $0 to $2,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Equipment 4 $0.00 to $2,400.00. |
| Supplies, stationery and business cards range | $250 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Supplies, Stationery, and Business Cards 5 $250.00 to $500.00. |
| Mentor travel and living expenses range | $0 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Mentor’s Travel and Living Expenses 2 $0.00 to $4,000.00. |
| Additional funds for first three months range | $1,700 to $2,225 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Additional Funds for First Three Months After the Start of Service Offering 8 $1,700.00 to $2,225.00. |
| Total estimated initial investment range | $77,130 to $95,405 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Total Estimated Initial Investment 9 $77,130.00 to $95,405.00. |
| Initial miscellaneous marketing campaign expenses range | $4,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Miscellaneous Marketing Campaign Expenses $4,000.00 to $6,000.00. |
| Initial training fee | $24,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Training Fee $24,500.00. Cash or certified funds. Upon signing Franchise Agreement. Us. |
| Accounting and professional fees range | $0 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Accounting and Professional Fees 7 $0.00 to $3,500.00. |
| Marketing fee | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Marketing Fee $2,500.00. Cash or certified funds. Upon signing Franchise Agreement. Us. |
| Franchisee travel and living expenses during initial training range | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Your Travel and Living Expenses During Initial Training Program 3 $0.00 to $5,000.00. |
| Website fees for three months | $180 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Website Fees for Three Months from the Start of Service Offering $180.00. |
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
You will pay the Initial Franchise Fee of $44,000.00 for your right to operate your TAB Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
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You will pay the Marketing Fee of $2,500.00 for our assistance and direct marketing costs for your TAB Business during the first three months of operation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentor travel/living expenses per four-day period high | If your mentor provides support training services in person, mentor travel and living expenses are estimated to range between $1,200.00 and $2,000.00 per four-day period. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| International conference registration fee | The current fee is $1,500.00. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Management fee after death/disability | 50% of your Amounts Collected on Your Behalf. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Marketing development fee monthly floor | Beginning on the thirteenth month from your Start of Service Offering, the greater of (i) $300.00, or (ii) 2% of your Amounts Collected on Your Behalf for the previous month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Facilitator training fee | The current fee is $3,000.00 plus travel and living expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Marketing development fee initial rate | For the first twelve months from your Start of Service Offering, 2% of your Amounts Collected on Your Behalf. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial franchise fee | You will pay the Initial Franchise Fee of $44,000.00 for your right to operate your TAB Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee $7,500.00. Upon transfer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Early termination fee | Early Termination Fee $25,000.00. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Business assessment fee | The current Business Assessment Fee is $100.00. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Minimum royalty for existing facilitator/transferee | If you are a transferee or are already a Facilitator, you will begin paying the $1,800.00 Minimum Royalty Fee beginning the first day of the first month of your Start of Service Offering. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Technology fee per month | The current fee is $60.00 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $5,000.00. At least 90 days before renewing your right to operate your TAB Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Continuing after expiration royalty rate | The greater of the Minimum Royalty Fee or 50% of your Amounts Collected on Your Behalf. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Interest rate maximum | The lesser of (i) 18% per annum or (ii) the highest rate of interest allowed by law. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Royalty fee annual cap | Will not exceed $60,000.00 in any given calendar year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Veteran initial fee discount | Veterans of the United States military who will be actively participating in the operation of and own at least 10% of your TAB Business will receive a 10% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Mentor travel/living expenses per four-day period low | If your mentor provides support training services in person, mentor travel and living expenses are estimated to range between $1,200.00 and $2,000.00 per four-day period. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Marketing fee | You will pay the Marketing Fee of $2,500.00 for our assistance and direct marketing costs for your TAB Business during the first three months of operation. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Member administration and support fee per TAB Member | Member Administration and Support Fee 5 $10.00 for each of your TAB Members. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial training fee | You will pay the Initial Training Fee of $24,500.00 for our initial training program (the “ Initial Training Program ”). | 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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Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $77,130 to $95,405. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal Estimated Initial Investment 9 $77,130.00 to $95,405.00.
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