Cost Types |
Amount (in USD) |
When Due |
To Whom Payment is to Be Made |
Low |
High |
Franchise Fee |
$40.000 |
$40.000 |
Upon signing FA |
Franchisor |
Advertising |
15.000 |
20.000 |
As Incurred |
Franchisor or Approved Suppliers |
Contractor License / Licenses and Bonds |
0 |
2.250 |
Prior to Opening |
State Administrators, Gov Agencies, ect. |
Lease and Utilities Deposits and Payments |
0 |
1.000 |
As Incurred |
Landlord, Utility Companies, and Suppliers |
Franchise Premises Rent |
0 |
1.500 |
As Incurred |
Landlord |
Supplies, Inventory, and Equipment |
2.500 |
5.000 |
Prior to Opening and As Incurred |
Franchisor or Suppliers |
Office Set-up |
500 |
1.500 |
Prior to Opening and As Incurred |
Suppliers |
Computer Equipment |
500 |
1.500 |
Before Initial Training |
Suppliers |
Travel and Living Expenses to Attend Training |
3.000 |
5.000 |
Before and During Training |
Airlines, Hotels, Restaurants, ect. |
On-Site Installer Training Cost |
1.500 |
3.000 |
Before and During On-Site Training |
Franchisor, Approved Suppliers, Airlines, Hotels, Restaurants, ect. |
Cell Phone (first 3 months) |
150 |
750 |
Before Starting Operations |
Suppliers |
Clothing and Uniforms |
0 |
250 |
After Starting Operations |
Franchisor or Approved Suppliers |
Car Signs / Decals |
1.000 |
3.500 |
Before Opening |
Franchisor or Approved Suppliers |
Vehicle/Trailer |
0 |
35.000 |
As Incurred |
Suppliers |
Insurance (first 3 months) |
180 |
750 |
Before Opening |
Insurers |
Professional Services |
0 |
2.000 |
As Incurred |
Attorneys, Accountants, ect. |
Miscellaneous Opening Costs |
200 |
600 |
As Incurred |
Suppliers, Utilities, ect. |
Trade Show Displays |
5.000 |
7.500 |
Before Opening |
Franchisor or Suppliers |
Additional Funds (6-12 months) |
6.000 |
10.000 |
As Incurred |
Employees and 3rd Parties |
Total |
$75,530 |
$141,100 |
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– |
Royalty |
Brand Ad-Fund |
Local Ad-Fund |