Type of Expenditure Amount Method of Payment When Due To Whom Payment Is To Be Made
Initial Franchise Fee $36,000 Lump sum When you sign the franchise agreement Franchisor
Travel, living expenses for initial training $0 - $4,690 As incurred Before or during initial training Airlines, hotels, restaurants, etc
Curricula and testing materials $19,557 - $20,157 As incurred Before opening Vendors and Franchisor
Furniture, computers $35,559 - $40,359 As incurred Before opening Vendors and Franchisor
Start-up supplies $3,700 - $5,700 As incurred Before opening Vendors and Franchisor
Advertising $19,235 As incurred As arranged Vendors and Franchisor
Training and Technology Initial Fee $6000 Lump sum When you sign the Franchise Agreement Franchisor
Training and Technology Fee $380 Lump sum Begin 3rd month after the Agreement Date Franchisor
Architect $0 - $3,200 As incurred As arranged Vendors
Security and utility deposits, license fees $500 - $3,000 As incurred As arranged Landlord, ulitities
Real estate and improvements $0 - $77,000 As incurred Before opening Vendors
Exterior sign $500 - $7,500 As incurred Before opening Vendors
Interior Graphics $2,175 - $5,875 As incurred Before opening Vendors
Professional fees $500 - $3,000 As incurred As arranged Vendors
Loan facility fee $1,625 - $6,500 As incurred As arranged Vendors
Additional funds - three months $22,286 - $24,476 As incurred As arranged Employees, vendors
Total estimated initial investment for a Franchised Business $148,017 - $263,072
Average Gross Revenue Number greater than average Percent greater than average Lowest Gross Revenue Highest Gross Revenue
$479,806 107 40% $158,832 $2,897,184