Source: Franopolis

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Research Data: Franopolis

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2026 FDD Research

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Where Your Startup Money Goes

Cost	Disclosed Amount	Source
Pre-opening support and training fee	$15,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Pre-Opening Support and Training Fee (Note 8) $15,000
Additional funds three months low	$2,000 to $4,600	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Additional Funds (working capital) - 3 months (Note 17) $2,000 to $4,600
Educational materials package low	$3,000 to $4,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Educational Materials Package (Note 5) $3,000 to $4,000
Total initial investment low	$86,510 to $169,475	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 TOTAL (Note 18) $86,510 to $169,475
Initial franchise fee	$32,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 2) $32,000

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Fees And Payment Terms

Fee	Disclosed Terms	Source
Site review fee per additional site	$250 for each site over first 3 sites	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Discounted franchise fee for additional Centers	discount the initial franchise fee to $20,000 for any additional Centers granted	2026 FDD · PDF Page 10
Convention fee	$2,000 Before possible future annual conventions	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Initial franchise fee per single Center	You pay us a franchise fee of $32,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 10
Annual monthly royalty increase	monthly amount is automatically increased by $25 each January	2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Digital marketing minimum high	Between $250 and $400	2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Regional seminar fee annual	$300/year; covers your Designated Owner.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Pre-opening training and support fee	pay to us a Pre-opening Training and Support Fee of $15,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 10
Royalty first three months	$500 for the first 3 months of operation	2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Late charge	$250 for each late payment then $250 per month until each payment is paid in full	2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Technology fee monthly cap	increase up to a maximum of $250 per month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Monthly royalty after first three months	then $1,500 per month for the remainder of the franchise term	2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Veteran royalty credit	we will grant you a credit of $5,000 against the first $5,000 in Royalty Fees	2026 FDD · PDF Page 10
Optional SAT/ACT program royalty	$400 per month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Semi-annual program fee	$600, twice a year	2026 FDD · PDF Page 11
Non-compliance fee	$250 each time you are found to not be in compliance with the System plus $250 per month until you are fully compliant	2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Renewal fee	Renewal Fee $5,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Transfer live compliance tour fee	$1,000 Upon demand.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Digital marketing minimum low	Between $250 and $400	2026 FDD · PDF Page 11

Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.

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