Start-up Costs
The typical franchisee invests approximately $204,000 (USD) including working capital to open a location. The investment ranges and breakdown* is as follows:
| Type of Expenditure1 | Amount (low range) | Amount (high range) | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Paid2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs incurred prior to opening | |||||
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | $49,000 | Lump Sum | When Franchise Agreement is signed | Us |
| In-person Training - your Transportation and Accommodation3 | $1,500 | $6,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Suppliers |
| In-person Training - additional Trainee3 | $0 | $495 | As arranged | As incurred | Us |
| In-person Training - additional Trainee Transportation and Accommodation3 | $0 | $1,750 | As arranged | As incurred | Suppliers |
| Premises Lease Security Deposit4 | $2,250 | $7,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Landlord |
| Utilities and Telephone Deposit5 | $250 | $1,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Suppliers |
| Leasehold Improvements6 | $30,000 | $80,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Suppliers |
| Signage and Merchandising 7,16 | $9,000 | $14,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Suppliers |
| Computers and Software8 | $3,000 | $6,000 | Lump sum | As incurred | Suppliers |
| Office Equipment and Supplies9 | $2,000 | $4,500 | As incurred | As incurred | Suppliers |
| Office Furniture and Furnishings10,16 | $15,000 | $22,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Us or Suppliers |
| Insurance11 | $800 | $2,000 | As arranged | As arranged | Insurance Provider |
| Professional Fees12 | $500 | $3,500 | As arranged | As arranged | Professionals |
| Business Licenses and Permits13 | $500 | $1,500 | Lump sum | As incurred | Local Authorities |
| Total Costs incurred prior to Opening | $113,800 | $199,245 | |||
| Costs incurred subsequent to opening Additional Funds - Working Capital for the first 18 - 36 months14 | $35,700 | $59,500 | As needed | As incurred | Varies |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment1,15 | $149,500 | $258,745 |
*All figures listed are from our 2025 USA FDD
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Investment/Agency Economics
In the first three years, here is what franchisees make on average before rent, utilities, insurance, and other related expenses. All figures listed below are from our 2025 USA FDD.
| 1st Year of Operations | 2nd Year of Operations | 3rd Year of Operations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Medium | USA Medium | USA Medium | |
| No. of Consultants during the year3 | 20 | 18 | 23 |
| Total Bookings4 | $1,229,000 | $1,546,000 | $2,524,000 |
| Total Departed Revenue5 | $690,000 | $1,065,000 | $2,136,000 |
| Commission Rate6 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| Gross Revenue7 | $91,770 | $140,580 | $275,544 |
| Commission Rates paid to your Consultants8 | 35.5% | 38.6% | 41.8% |
| Less Commissions paid to your Consultants9 | $23,230 | $44,328 | $96,143 |
| Less Franchisor Service Fees10 | $0 | $4,271 | $16,533 |
| Less Franchisor MIS Fees and Marketing Fees10 | $5,506 | $8,435 | $12,750 |
| Net Revenue | $63,034 | $83,600 | $150,118 |
More mature locations (in business 4 years or more), continue to grow sales and earnings. See the 2025 USA FDD for more information.
| Mature Stores1 | USA Low | USA Medium | USA High | USA Upper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Consultants during the year3 | 19 | 29 | 45 | 37 |
| Total Bookings4 | $1,951,000 | $3,926,000 | $4,686,000 | $9,215,000 |
| Total Departed Revenue5 | $1,780,000 | $3,411,000 | $4,121,000 | $7,571,000 |
| Commission Rate6 | 13.1% | 13.1% | 13.3% | 13.5% |
| Gross Revenue7 | $233,180 | $446,841 | $548,093 | $1,022,085 |
| Commission Rates paid to your Consultants8 | 38.6% | 40.1% | 40.1% | 40.6% |
| Less Commissions paid to your Consultants9 | $83,333 | $160,797 | $195,412 | $383,341 |
| Less Franchisor Service Fees10 | $20,986 | $40,216 | $49,328 | $91,987 |
| Less Franchisor MIS Fees and Marketing Fees10 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $12,750 |
| Net Revenue | $116,111 | $233,078 | $290,603 | $534,007 |
These expenses exclude rent, utilities, insurance, and other office-related expenses.
New Incentive: no Service Fees (Royalty Fees) for the first year and tiered Service Fees (Royalty Fees) for years two and three. Speak to one of our franchise advisors today for full details.