What is the range for the Area Development Fee for a Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt mall location?
Bananas_Smoothies_Frozen_Yogurt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Type of Expenditure | Amount | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Method of Payment | ||||||
| Area Development Fee (Note 1) | $50,000 - $70,000 | One Installment | On Signing Deposit Agreement | Us | ||
| Legal and Accounting | $2,500 - $10,000 | As third party specifies | As Incurred | Attorney, Accountant | ||
| Additional Funds | $20,000 - $50,000 | As Supplier requires | Monthly except bi-weekly payroll | Start-up capital, employees | ||
| Total (Note 1, 2,3,4) | $72,500 - $130,000 (excluding the total investment to open the first restaurant. |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt FDD, the Area Development Fee ranges from $50,000 to $70,000. This fee is paid in one installment upon signing the Deposit Agreement.
Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt requires a minimum of two locations to enter into an Area Development Agreement. The Area Development investment does not include the estimated initial investment for beginning operation of each franchised restaurant.
Prospective franchisees should note that all fees payable to Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt are fully earned when paid and are non-refundable. The maximum number of locations under the Area Development Agreement is negotiated and dependent upon the territory requested.