Source: FranopolisWild Bill S Soda
Wild Bill’s Soda is a mobile craft beverage franchise that sells craft soda at event-based venues, including county fairs, festivals, concerts, sporting events, conventions, corporate events, private gatherings, air shows, and community celebrations. Franchisees can operate with truck-and-trailer setups or mobile stands and carts, depending on the venue. The business serves event attendees and provides franchisees with training, operational systems, equipment and supply-chain guidance, event procurement support, national marketing support, and ongoing operational assistance.
What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Inventory: $14,000 to $17,000 | $14,000 to $17,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $14,000 to $17,000 |
| Initial Training Expenses: $100 to $4,500 | $100 to $4,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $100 to $4,500 |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums: $1,500 | $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $1,500 |
| Equipment: $72,000 to $111,000 | $72,000 to $111,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $72,000 to $111,000 |
| Business Permits and Licenses: $250 to $400 | $250 to $400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $250 to $400 |
| Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies: $100 to $250 | $100 to $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $100 to $250 |
| Initial Franchise Fee: $40,000 | $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $40,000 |
| Computer, Software and POS System: $650 to $1,750 | $650 to $1,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $650 to $1,750 |
| Total Initial Investment: $155,800 to $214,700 | $155,800 to $214,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $155,800 to $214,700 |
| Construction, leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures: $500 to $600 | $500 to $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $500 to $600 |
| Rent Deposits: $1,250 to $1,500 | $1,250 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $1,250 to $1,500 |
| Professional Fees: $2,000 to $3,000 | $2,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $2,000 to $3,000 |
| Mobile Stand Signage: $7,000 to $7,700 | $7,000 to $7,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $7,000 to $7,700 |
| Utility Deposits: $50 to $250 | $50 to $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $50 to $250 |
| Event Registration Fees: $5,000 to $10,000 | $5,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Additional funds — 3 months: $11,400 to $15,250 | $11,400 to $15,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $11,400 to $15,250 |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
- The initial franchise fee for a standard territory is $40,000.
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The initial franchise fee for a standard territory is $40,000.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional training full program fee | $1,200 per person for the full training program | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Brand Development Fund per stand annually | $2,000 per stand per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Renewal fee minimum | The greater of (i) 15% of then current initial franchise fee or (ii) $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Management fee rate | Currently 10% of Gross Revenues plus our expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Inventory mug low | Currently mug prices range from $3 to $8 per mug | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Renewal fee percentage | The greater of (i) 15% of then current initial franchise fee or (ii) $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Supplier evaluation fee current | currently $500 and costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | The initial franchise fee for a standard territory is $40,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional initial training fee per day | additional initial training currently $300 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Syrup bag in box | a bag in a box of syrup is $80 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interest rate | the lesser of 18% interest per year or the highest lawful interest rate | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Royalty maximum | We reserve the right to implement a royalty payment up to 5% of your Gross Revenues for Third Party Products. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional/refresher training daily fee | Additional or refresher training currently $500 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Transfer fee percentage | The greater of (i) 25% of then current initial franchise fee or (ii) $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| De-identification fee | Costs plus $2,000 fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fees charged in previous fiscal year — low | In our previous fiscal year initial franchise fees charged ranged from $0 to $40,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Transfer fee minimum | The greater of (i) 25% of then current initial franchise fee or (ii) $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Inventory mug high | Currently mug prices range from $3 to $8 per mug | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Out-of-territory event sales fee | Currently 20% of Gross Revenue generated by the Franchised Business from the applicable event | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Insurance reimbursement fee | Cost of insurance plus $1,000 fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fees charged in previous fiscal year — high | In our previous fiscal year initial franchise fees charged ranged from $0 to $40,000. | 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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Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $155,800 to $214,700. 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 Notes$155,800 to $214,700
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