What is the franchise fee for opening additional Apricot Lane stores?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ing Principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).
Revenue Recognition
Revenues from franchise fees are recognized when all services specified by the franchise agreement have been performed, generally when the franchisee's store opens. These services generally include site selection, lease negotiation, marketing, training of the franchisee, training of their employees, and store opening assistance. The initial franchise fee for 2024 and 2023 is $39,50
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–222)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise fee for additional stores is $20,000.
Specifically, the FDD states that for an existing franchisee purchasing a second Apricot Lane franchise, the franchise fee is $20,000. This fee is payable under the same terms and conditions as the initial franchise fee. Furthermore, the "Second or Additional Store Fee" provided for in that second store Franchise Agreement will apply towards any third store location purchased.
This means that if you already own an Apricot Lane franchise and want to open another one, you will generally need to pay a $20,000 franchise fee for the second location. Any subsequent franchise agreements for additional locations will specify how fees from the second store apply to future store purchases. This incentivizes franchisees to continue expanding with the Apricot Lane brand.