What is the estimated range for exterior graphics for a non-leased Aplus store (conversion)?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Fee | | | | |
| Type of Expenditure 1 | Leased APLUS Store | Non-Leased APLUS Store (Conversion) | Non-Leased APLUS Store (New) | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | N/A | $12,000 to $ | $12,000 to $ | As Arranged | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Graphics 8 | 50,000 | 50,000 | and/or Us | |||
| Exterior | N/A | $16,000 to $ | $16,000 to $ 45,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Graphics 8 | 45,000 | and/or Us | ||||
| Initial Opening | $40,000 to $ | $40,000 to $ 121,000 | $40,000 to $ | As Arranged | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Inventory 9 | 121,000 | 121,000 | ||||
| Permits (Business) | $2,000 to $ | $2,000 to $ | $2,000 to $ | As Arranged | As Arranged | Issuing |
| 11,000 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 28–33)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for exterior graphics for a non-leased Aplus store (conversion) ranges from $16,000 to $45,000. These costs are paid to vendors and/or Aplus as arranged.
Note 8 in Item 7 of the FDD provides a breakdown of what the exterior graphics include. The exterior graphics range includes a 10' arch, red band, 54x64 building sign, POP, 7' strategy sign, and trip charge.
Prospective franchisees should consider this cost when planning their initial investment. It is important to note that this is just an estimate, and the actual cost may vary. Aplus also provides interior graphic estimates, so a franchisee should consider both when planning their initial investment.