What is the estimated high-end cost for signage for an All States M.E.D. franchise?
All_States_M_E_D Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||||
| Initial Franchise Fee1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | As arranged | Upon signing your Franchise Agreement | To us |
| Traveling and Living | $2,000 | $3,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| Expenses while Training2 | |||||
| Real Property Rent | $3,000 | $8,000 | As arranged | As incurred | To your landlord |
| Deposits and Pre-Paid | |||||
| Expenses3 | |||||
| Construction of Leasehold | $1,000 | $5,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Contractors |
| Improvements4 | |||||
| Furniture and Fixtures5 | $3,500 | $7,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| Equipment6 | $20,000 | $30,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| Computer Hardware and | $4,000 | $6,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| Software7 | |||||
| Office Supplies8 | $1,000 | $2,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| Uniforms9 | $500 | $1,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| Signage10 | $2,000 | $5,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| High-Ceiling Van with | $5,000 | $10,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| Liftgate11 | |||||
| Grand Opening | $3,000 | $10,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| Advertising12 | |||||
| Business Licenses and | $500 | $1,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| Permits13 | |||||
| Insurance (3 Months)14 | $500 | $1,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Insurance company |
| Professional Fees15 | $2,500 | $3,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Attorneys/accountants |
| Additional Funds | $40,000 | $60,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Employees, suppliers, |
| (3 months)16 | utilities, lessors, etc. | ||||
| Total17 | $188,500 | $255,500 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–18)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to All States M.E.D.'s 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated high-end cost for signage is $5,000. This figure is part of the estimated initial investment required to start an All States M.E.D. franchise. The cost covers expenses associated with signs for the business.
The FDD notes that the cost of signage can vary. Factors influencing the price include the type of sign, its size, and its location. Municipal restrictions can also affect signage costs. Given these variables, prospective franchisees should investigate local regulations and obtain quotes for different signage options to refine their budget.
This expense is paid to third-party vendors and is due as incurred. It is important to note that all fees payable to All States M.E.D. are non-refundable, but whether fees paid to third parties are refundable depends on their individual policies. Therefore, franchisees should clarify the refund policies of signage vendors before making payments.