Source: FranopolisWinzer
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional funds first 3 months: $0 - $2,500 | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $0 to $2,500 |
| Total investment: $5,950 – $16,153 | $5,950 to $16,153 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $5,950 to $16,153 |
| Promotional Products: $0 - $500 | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $0 to $500 |
| Vehicle Expenses: $1,050 - $2,400 | $1,050 to $2,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $1,050 to $2,400 |
| Insurance: $450 - $1,375 | $450 to $1,375 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $450 to $1,375 |
| Initial franchise fee: $3,500 | $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $3,500 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies: $450 - $700 | $450 to $700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $450 to $700 |
| Initial Training: $0 - $500 | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $0 to $500 |
| Legal and/or Accounting Fees: $500 - $2,500 | $500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $500 to $2,500 |
| Computer Equipment: $0 - $2,178 | $0 to $2,178 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $0 to $2,178 |
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
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You must pay us an initial franchise fee of $3,500 when you sign the franchise agreement
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Service Fee at 350k tier | reduced to 12% if Annual Gross Sales are $350,000 to $499,999 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Sales tier 500k | reduced to 10% if Annual Gross Sales are $500,000 to $749,999 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Service Fee next tier lower | reduced to 14% if Annual Gross Sales are $200,000 to $349,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Service Fee percentage high | 8% - 16% on sales of Approved Winzer Products and Franchisee Products | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Service Fee over $1m | reduced to 8% if Annual Gross sales exceed $1,000,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Sales tier 750k | reduced to 9% if Annual Gross Sales are $750,000 to $999,999 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Bad check fee cited footnote | bad check fees (currently $35 per bad check) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Annual Gross Sales tier | reduced to 14% if Annual Gross Sales are $200,000 to $349,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fee | You must pay us an initial franchise fee of $3,500 when you sign the franchise agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Sales tier 350k | reduced to 12% if Annual Gross Sales are $350,000 to $499,999 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Service Fee at 750k tier | reduced to 9% if Annual Gross Sales are $750,000 to $999,999 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Service Fee at 500k tier | reduced to 10% if Annual Gross Sales are $500,000 to $749,999 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Service Fee percentage low | 8% - 16% on sales of Approved Winzer Products and Franchisee Products | 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 | 275 | 10 | 285 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 267 | 7 | 274 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 256 | 7 | 263 | 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.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 299 275 -24
Company-Owned 2023 11 10 -1
Total 2023 310 285 -25
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 275 267 -8
Company-Owned 2024 10 7 -3
Total 2024 285 274 -11
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 267 256 -11
Company-Owned 2025 7 7 0
SourcesTotal 2025 274 263 -11
Inside The FDD
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
The initial franchise fee is $3,500, due when you sign the franchise agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must pay us an initial franchise fee of $3,500 when you sign the franchise agreement
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $5,950 to $16,153. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source Notes$5,950 to $16,153
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 39 · 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.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 256 franchised locations and 7 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
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Your Market
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