Source: FranopolisVelox Valuations
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Market Introduction Program: $3,000 - $5,000 | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Professional Fees: $1,000 - $3,000 | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Computer Systems: $3,000 - $4,000 | $3,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $3,000 to $4,000 |
| Signage: $400 - $2,000 | $400 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $400 to $2,000 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training: $2,000 - $4,000 | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $2,000 to $4,000 |
| Licenses and Permits: $500 - $2,000 | $500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $500 to $2,000 |
| Initial franchise fee: $20,000 - $20,000 | $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $20,000 to $20,000 |
| Additional funds for first 3 months: $5,000 - $15,000 | $5,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $5,000 to $15,000 |
| Insurance: $400 - $1,200 | $400 to $1,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $400 to $1,200 |
| Office Expenses: $500 - $1,000 | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $500 to $1,000 |
| Total Investment: $35,800 - $60,200 | $35,800 to $60,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $35,800 to $60,200 |
| Vehicle: $0 - $3,000 | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $0 to $3,000 |
| Rent, utilities, leasehold improvements: $0 - $0 | $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 $0 to $0 |
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
- 10% of your gross sales
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- Marketing & Advertising
- 2% of your gross sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Initial Franchise Fee low | franchisees paid an initial franchise fee ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Optional appraiser referral fee per hire | $1,500 per referral whom you hire | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Historical Initial Franchise Fee high | franchisees paid an initial franchise fee ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Weekly continuing non-compliance charge | $250 per week of non-compliance | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Late payment interest | interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Software subscription range low | Currently, $400 to $550 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 per non-compliance event | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Local Marketing required spending | 1% of your gross sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Tech Fee per user | $120 per user | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Employee/veteran signing payment | $7,500 upon signing of the Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Territorial rights infringement minimum | The greater of (i) $500 or (ii) 75% of the amount paid by the customer outside of your territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Royalty | 10% of your gross sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Replacement training fee per day | Currently, $450 per day for in person training | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Certified appraiser initial payment | $12,500 upon signing of the Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Standard Initial Franchise Fee | you must pay us $20,000 as the initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Discounted Initial Franchise Fee for employee/veteran | you will pay a discounted initial franchise fee of $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Software subscription range high | Currently, $400 to $550 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Reimbursement administrative percentage | amount that we spend on your behalf, plus 10% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Monthly installment | 12 monthly payments of $645.50 each | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Brand Fund Contribution | 2% of your gross sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Territorial infringement fee percentage | 75% of the amount paid by the customer outside of your territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
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.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 41 | 41 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 1 | 42 | 43 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 11 | 41 | 52 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 0 0 0
Company-Owned 2023 39 41 +2
Total 2023 39 41 +2
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 0 1 +1
Company-Owned 2024 41 42 +1
Total 2024 41 43 +2
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 1 11 +10
Company-Owned 2025 42 41 -1
SourcesTotal 2025 43 52 +9
Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $35,800 to $60,200. 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 Notes$35,800 to $60,200
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 11 franchised locations and 41 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 · View Source
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
Spend less time sorting through brands and more time on options worth exploring.
Your Market
Check territory options with franchisors and identify the next questions to ask.
Keep Exploring
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- Estimated Startup Cost
- $150,070 to $177,052
- Median annual revenue per operator
- $659,073
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- 653
2025 FDD · 2024 reported results
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- Estimated Startup Cost
- $126,880 to $170,110
- Median annual gross sales
- $427,425
- Franchise territories
- 802
2025 FDD · 2024 reported results
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- Estimated Startup Cost
- $91,796 to $234,150
- Median revenue per managed property
- $4,392
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2025 FDD · 2024 reported results