Source: FranopolisYESCO
YESCO is a sign and lighting service business franchised since 2011. It provides sign and lighting service, and also designs, builds, installs, services, and maintains signs and displays. Its customers include clients of varying project sizes. YESCO operates through company-owned and franchise-owned locations in the United States and Canada, supported by manufacturing plants and service vehicles.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Improvements estimated investment 0–20000 USD | $0 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Rental Improvements $0 to $20,000 |
| Professional Services estimated investment 500–5000 USD | $500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Professional Services $500 to $5,000 |
| TOTAL estimated investment 65000–432200 USD | $65,000 to $432,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 TOTAL $65,000 to $432,200 |
| Sign estimated investment 1500–6000 USD | $1,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Sign $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Deposits estimated investment 0–35000 USD | $0 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Deposits $0 to $35,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months estimated investment 0–50000 USD | $0 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Additional Funds – 3 months $0 to $50,000 |
| Training Expenses estimated investment 500–8000 USD | $500 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Training Expenses $500 to $8,000 |
| Rent estimated investment 500–5000 USD | $500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Rent $500 to $5,000 |
| Franchise Fee estimated investment 50000–50000 USD | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Franchise Fee $50,000 to $50,000 |
| Inventory & Tools estimated investment 8500–20000 USD | $8,500 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Inventory & Tools $8,500 to $20,000 |
| Vehicles estimated investment 0–185000 USD | $0 to $185,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Vehicles $0 to $185,000 |
| Computer hardware and software estimated investment 1000–8500 USD | $1,000 to $8,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Computer hardware and software $1,000 to $8,500 |
| Furniture, fixtures, equipment, and software estimated investment 0–12000 USD | $0 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Furniture, fixtures, equipment, and software $0 to $12,000 |
| Insurance estimated investment 1000–20000 USD | $1,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance $1,000 to $20,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising, Marketing and Supplies, Office Branding Package estimated investment 1500–7700 USD | $1,500 to $7,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Grand Opening Advertising, Marketing and Supplies, Office Branding Package $1,500 to $7,700 |
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
- Marketing & Advertising
- up to 3% of Gross Revenue
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Annual email subscription fee per user/account (maximum) | reserve the right to charge you a nonrefundable fee of up to $150 per email user and per archived email account per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| National/local combined advertising fee cap | The combined National Advertising Fee and Local Advertising Fee will not exceed 3% of Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial fees paid by franchisees in 2025 (low) | YESCO franchisees paid us initial fees ranging from $25,000 to $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| National advertising fee | up to 3% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Reduced franchise fee (low) | our reduced Franchise Fee under this program ranges from $25,000 to $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial franchise fee (typical) | The initial franchise fee (“ Franchise Fee ”) is typically $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Minimum monthly royalty | Greater of $1,000 or 6% of Gross Revenue per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Tiered royalty lowest rate | beginning at 6% and declining to 2% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Origination fee (maximum) | you will be assessed an origination fee not to exceed $350. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Grand opening fee | $1,000 Prior to opening your Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Reduced franchise fee (high) | our reduced Franchise Fee under this program ranges from $25,000 to $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Tiered royalty initial rate | beginning at 6% and declining to 2% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional training per day at corporate offices | We currently charge $800 per day for any additional training sessions held at our corporate offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and $800 per day plus travel reimbursement for additional training sessions that may be held at your Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Royalty percentage of gross revenue | Greater of $1,000 or 6% of Gross Revenue per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| National lead admin fee | Up to 6% of amounts received from a National Lead | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial fees paid by franchisees in 2025 (high) | YESCO franchisees paid us initial fees ranging from $25,000 to $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Total successor franchise fee for both standard renewals | Under the Standard Renewal Program, you must pay us immediately upon our approval of the renewal a $15,000 Successor Franchise Fee for each 5-year renewal term for a total of $30,000 for both renewal terms. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
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 | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 42 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 42 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · 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
Company-Owned 2023 42 42 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Company-Owned 2024 42 42 0
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesCompany-Owned 2025 42 42 0
Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $65,000 to $432,200. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL $65,000 to $432,200
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 42 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesCompany-Owned 2025 42 42 0
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