Source: FranopolisTrue Install
True Install provides installation services for signs, graphics, displays and artwork for businesses and customers across all industries. Our professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to quality service underpin our goal to be the first choice for sign installation projects both large and small.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing and brand identification estimate $0–$13,632 | $0 to $13,632 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Marketing and brand identification $0 to $13,632 |
| Service Vehicle estimate $4,166–$224,600 | $4,166 to $224,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Service Vehicle $4,166 to $224,600 |
| Tool Package estimate $11,416–$25,072 | $11,416 to $25,072 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Tool Package $11,416 to $25,072 |
| Computers and Technology estimate $2,149–$9,440 | $2,149 to $9,440 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Computers and Technology $2,149 to $9,440 |
| Professional fees estimate $5,162–$33,287 | $5,162 to $33,287 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Professional fees $5,162 to $33,287 |
| Utility deposits estimate $0–$750 | $0 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Utility deposits $0 to $750 |
| Furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies estimate $0–$2,100 | $0 to $2,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies $0 to $2,100 |
| KickStart Initial Marketing Deposit estimate $5,000–$5,000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 KickStart Initial Marketing Deposit $5,000 to $5,000 |
| Travel, lodging, meals and payroll for initial training estimate $3,000–$8,848 | $3,000 to $8,848 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Travel, lodging, meals and payroll for initial training $3,000 to $8,848 |
| TOTAL estimate $116,024–$590,244 | $116,024 to $590,244 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 TOTAL $116,024 to $590,244 |
| Warehouse rental estimate $0–$6,185 | $0 to $6,185 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Warehouse rental $0 to $6,185 |
| Insurance (for 3 months) estimate $3,375–$13,500 | $3,375 to $13,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Insurance (for 3 months) $3,375 to $13,500 |
| Initial Franchise Fee estimate $45,000–$45,000 | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Initial Franchise Fee $45,000 to $45,000 |
| Additional funds and working capital (for 1st year) estimate $36,756–$202,830 | $36,756 to $202,830 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional funds and working capital (for 1st year) $36,756 to $202,830 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audit per diem | $400 per day per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Convention fee per person | $350 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Marketing fund contribution maximum | We may raise the contribution rate up to 3%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| KickStart deposit (each additional franchise/territory) | and $3,950 for each additional franchise or territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Inspection per diem | $400 per day per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Workiz base monthly fee | $325, plus sales tax | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Managing owner death/disability per diem | $400 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Royalty rate | 7% of monthly Net Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional assistance per diem maximum | maximum fee of $1,000 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Existing business initial franchise fee | initial franchise fee of $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Insufficient funds fee | $25 per instance | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Convention fee maximum | maximum fee of $1,000 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| KickStart initial marketing deposit (first business) | deposit ... will be $5,000 for your first True Install Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Interim operations period maximum | for up to 60 days | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late interest rate monthly cap | Lesser of 1.5% of the monthly outstanding balance | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Additional business franchise fee | You must pay a $20,000 franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Outside territory damages percent | 10% of the gross revenue invoiced | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| New business initial franchise fee | You must pay us a $45,000 initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Outside territory damages minimum | $5,000 per incident | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Non-compliance fee | $250 per default per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer fee percentage | 25% of then-current Initial Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Local website monthly fee estimate | estimate to be $50 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Technology services fee maximum | up to a maximum of $1,000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer fee cap | will not exceed $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
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 $116,024 to $590,244. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL $116,024 to $590,244
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