Source: FranopolisThe Designery
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee range | $59,900 to $73,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Initial Franchise Fee (2) $59,900 $73,900 |
| Utilities range | $250 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Utilities (7) $250 $750 |
| Business management and technology system range | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Business Management and Technology System (9) $1,000 $3,000 |
| Security deposit and rent range | $3,800 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Security Deposit and Rent (5) $3,800 $15,000 |
| Online local presence fee | $747 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Online Local Presence Fee (11) $747 $747 |
| Technology fee for 3 months | $1,797 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Technology Fee (3 Months) (10) $1,797 $1,797 |
| Training travel expenses range | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Travel Expenses to Training (4) $1,000 $3,000 |
| Construction management fee range | $28,000 to $32,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Construction Management Fee (8) $28,000 $32,000 |
| Inventory, furniture, fixtures, equipment range | $10,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Inventory, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (6) $10,000 $50,000 |
| Leasehold improvements range | $60,000 to $175,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Leasehold Improvements (8) $60,000 $175,000 |
| Opening assistance fee | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Opening Assistance Fee (3) $5,000 $5,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Call center fee maximum rate | If we do implement a call center, you will be required to pay up to 4% of your Gross Revenue each month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Initial franchise fee high end | Initial Franchise Fee $59,900 $73,900 Lump Sum Upon execution of the Franchise Agreement Us | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $5,000 (the “Renewal Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Closet software annual payment | The closet software is $1,800 per year if paid in a lump sum or $200/month ($2,400) if paid monthly, plus additional fees for each additional user. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Local advertising annual minimum | Currently, the minimum required spend is the greater of: (i) 3% of Gross Revenue per month; or (ii) $36,000 annually (the “Local Advertising Requirement”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Opening assistance fee | Opening Assistance Fee $5,000 $5,000 Lump Sum Upon execution of the Franchise Agreement Us | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Technology fee per month | Our then-current technology fee, which is currently $599 per month (the “Technology Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional household fee per household | If you purchase a territory that includes more than 80,000 Qualified Households, then you will be required to pay us $0.70 for each additional Qualified Household, up to an additional 20,000 Qualified Households. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
| Kitchen software one-time fee | The kitchen software is a one- time fee of $4,395 (which is inclusive of a $500 discount) plus an annual fee after the first year of $1,195. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Additional training program fee | We may charge you our then- current fee (currently, $500 per day per employee or agent, plus our travel and living expenses) for optional or required training programs or consulting services that we may provide in-person or otherwise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Local advertising maximum rate | We may increase the Local Advertising Requirement up to a maximum of 4% of Gross Revenue per month upon 90 days’ prior written notice to you. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Veteran discount | you will receive a discount of $5,000 off the Initial Franchise Fee for your first Franchised Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Local advertising minimum | Currently, the minimum required spend is the greater of: (i) 3% of Gross Revenue per month; or (ii) $36,000 annually (the “Local Advertising Requirement”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Non-sufficient funds fee | The greater of $100 per occurrence, or the highest amount allowed by law. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee $10,000 (the “Transfer Fee”) plus the cost of additional training where applicable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Additional trainee training fee | We reserve the right to charge a training fee of $500, per day which we may increase upon 60 days’ written notice to you, for training: (i) each person in excess of 3 trainees, even if they attend the same training session; | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Initial franchise fee low end | Initial Franchise Fee $59,900 $73,900 Lump Sum Upon execution of the Franchise Agreement Us | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Closet software monthly payment | The closet software is $1,800 per year if paid in a lump sum or $200/month ($2,400) if paid monthly, plus additional fees for each additional user. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Late payment weekly fee | You must also pay us $100 for each week that a payment is paid after the due date which is in addition to the interest above. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Kitchen software annual fee after first year | The kitchen software is a one- time fee of $4,395 (which is inclusive of a $500 discount) plus an annual fee after the first year of $1,195. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Bookkeeping fee per month | Bookkeeping Fee $400 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Marketing management fee per month | Marketing Management Fee $500/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Brand fund contribution currently | Currently, 2% of your Gross Revenue (“Brand Fund Contribution”). We reserve the right to increase your Brand Fund Contribution to 3% of your Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Online local presence monthly fee | Online Local Presence Fee $249/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Payment service fee maximum | Up to 4% of total charge. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Brand fund contribution maximum | Currently, 2% of your Gross Revenue (“Brand Fund Contribution”). We reserve the right to increase your Brand Fund Contribution to 3% of your Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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