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What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permits and permit management range | $1,500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Permits and Permit Management 10 $1,500 $10,000 |
| Initial marketing kit range | $5,450 to $6,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Initial Marketing Kit 12 $5,450 $6,250 |
| Signage range | $8,000 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Signage 11 $8,000 $18,000 |
| Digital marketing requirement for 3 months | $17,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Digital Marketing Requirement – 3 Months 19 $17,500 $17,500 |
| Professional fees and business permits range | $5,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Professional Fees and Business Permits 18 $5,000 $8,000 |
| Additional funds for 3 months range | $25,000 to $75,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Additional Funds - 3 Months 20 $25,000 $75,000 |
| Insurance for 3 months range | $750 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Insurance - 3 Months 15 $750 $4,000 |
| Business management system range | $18,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Business Management System 14 $18,000 $20,000 |
| Total initial investment range | $486,459 to $848,709 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 TOTAL 21 $486,459 $848,709 |
| Technology services | $3,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Technology Services 16 $3,750 $3,750 |
| Initial marketing spend | $2,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Initial Marketing Spend 17 $2,250 $2,250 |
| Initial opening supplies | $16,759 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Boutique Initial Opening Supplies 13 $16,759 $16,759 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital marketing requirement total | Three (3) monthly payments of $5,833.33/month for a total of $17,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Project management fee low | The project management fee we charge as consideration for the pre-opening real estate, construction management and general project management activities in connection with the establishment and opening of the Franchised Business (the “Project Management Fee”). $15,000 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Conference registration fee range per attendee | Currently, we expect our conference registration fee to be $1,000 to $2,000 per attendee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Fund contribution rate | You must contribute 2% of the Gross Sales of your Franchised Business to the Fund. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Management fee minimum monthly | Up to 8% of the Gross Sales of your Franchised Business or a minimum of $2,500 per month, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Management fee max rate | Up to 8% of the Gross Sales of your Franchised Business or a minimum of $2,500 per month, whichever is greater, during the period of time we or our representative manages your Franchised Business on your behalf | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Non-sufficient funds fee | Non-Sufficient Fund (NSF) or Dishonored Check Charge $100. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer fee per developed or undeveloped franchise | $10,000 per developed or undeveloped franchise (subject to state law). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Business management system cost low | The cost for the package of computer hardware as well as the initial software setup associated with the designated computer system components we designate (collectively, the “Business Management System”). $18,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Local marketing rate | Minimum of 5% of the Gross Sales of your Franchised Business per month, of which a minimum of $1,000 per month must be spent on digital marketing. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial training fee | The fee we charge in connection with the provision of the on-site assistance and training our training personnel provides at your franchised Boutique prior to and/or around the time of the contemplated soft opening of your Franchised Business (the “Initial Training Fee”). $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Digital marketing minimum per month | Minimum of 5% of the Gross Sales of your Franchised Business per month, of which a minimum of $1,000 per month must be spent on digital marketing. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Training fee maximum per day per trainer | We may increase the Training Fee up to $750/day per trainer, plus expenses during the term of the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Non-development fee per month | $2,500 per month (30-day period) you are in default of your Development Schedule for a given Boutique (the “Non-Development Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Development fee for two boutiques | $110,000 for the right to open two Franchised Businesses; | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Minimum royalty per month | An amount equal to the greater of (a) 6% of the Gross Sales of your Franchised Business, or (b) a minimum of $2,500 per month (collectively, the “Royalty” or “Royalty Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Royalty rate | An amount equal to the greater of (a) 6% of the Gross Sales of your Franchised Business, or (b) a minimum of $2,500 per month (collectively, the “Royalty” or “Royalty Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Training fee per day per trainer | Currently, our Training Fee amounts to $500/day per trainer in connection with any training for which we reserve the right to charge a fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late reporting fee | We reserve the right to charge you $200 per delinquent report. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Technology fee low per month | Currently ranges between $955 to $1,200 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Technology fee high per month | Currently ranges between $955 to $1,200 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Relocation fee | $1,000, plus the costs and expenses we incur in connection with evaluating and, if applicable, approving your relocation request. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Marketing agency fee range monthly | $925 to $1,250 per month Monthly, on the date specified by us | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
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
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $486,459 to $848,709. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL 21 $486,459 $848,709
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