Source: FranopolisVCS Business
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Real property leases | $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Real Property/Leases (See Note 3) $0 |
| Equipment and supplies | $1,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Equipment and Supplies (See Note 1 ) $1,500 to $5,000 |
| Additional funds for 3 months | $4,500 to $22,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Additional Funds – 3 months (See Note 4 ) $4,500 to $22,500 |
| Initial licensing fee | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Licensing Fee $5,000 |
| Insurance | $2,765 to $4,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance (See Note 2) $2,765 to $4,200 |
| Total estimated investment | $13,765 to $36,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 TOTAL (See Note 5 ) $13,765 to $36,700 |
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
- Royalty
- Royalty 6% of your monthly Gross Revenues.
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance administrative fee minimum | Our administrative fee is currently 4 to 6% of your Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Credit card processing fee | 3.5% processing fee to process any credit card payments | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial license fees collected in 2025 | In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we collected Initial License Fees of $4,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Reproduction fee | Reproduction fee $25 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interest late fee | Interest 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowable under applicable law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Substitute services reimbursement low | These expenses will range between $500 and $1,000 depending on the size of the account. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Referral incentive paid to franchisees — cash range low | We may pay franchisees a franchisee referral fee ranging from $300 to $500 or offer equipment items or Additional Account Business Transfers of equivalent value for referred candidates who acquire a franchise, but we can change this policy at any time. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| A/R carrying cost | 12% of monthly franchisee pre- payment | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Assignment/transfer fee | Assignment/ Transfer Fee $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Interest on prepayments | you must pay 12% interest on those prepayments | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Workers comp non-compliance fee | 4% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Bank collection fee | Bank Collection Fee $35 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Royalty | Royalty 6% of your monthly Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Special Services fee | 30% of the invoice for the requested services | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Business Support Fee | Business Support Fee 19% of your monthly Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial license fee | You must pay us an Initial License Fee of $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
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 $13,765 to $36,700. 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 (See Note 5 ) $13,765 to $36,700
19Reported Business Results
The franchisor does not provide claims about future franchisee financial results or past results of its company-owned or franchised locations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 19 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not make any representations about a franchisee’s future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets.
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