What is the Wizard Connection Start Fee per workstation for a Budget franchise?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Hardware | Cost |
|---|---|
| HP TC640/TC655 or later Thin Client | $465.00 |
| NEC AccuSync monitor | $160.00 |
| Display Port To DVI-D Adapter | $12.00 |
| 2Meter DVI D M/M Video Cable | $15.00 |
| Cherry 3 in 1 Keyboard | $150.00 |
| Belkin USB - Parallel Printer Adapter | $24.00 |
| Belkin USB A - A Cable, Extension | $8.00 |
| Epson DOT Matrix 890II Series Printer | $530.00 |
| Shipping & handling | $125.00 |
| Thin Client Imaging | $125.00 |
| ELO Touch 1215 APR w/ Stylus & tether - without bracket (Signature | $851.00 |
| Capture) | |
| Fish ELO Custom Stands | $280.00 |
| ELO Replacement Cost of $70.86 per Event. Overnight shipping costs | |
| are additional. | |
| Additional HP USB Mouse | $10.00 |
| Recurring Charges per Unit/Terminal | |
| HP Monthly Break Fix Support (TC, Keyboard, Monitor) (monthly) | $15.00 |
| SPM (Symantec Policy Manager) License (monthly) | $1.25 |
| ABCR Help Desk Support (monthly) | $24.00 |
| Name of Fee | Amount |
| Termination Fee | Six times the average monthly License Fee multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days between the date of (a) or (b) in "Remarks" column and end of 180-day notice period, and the denominator of which is 180 |
| Fees Upon Temporary Operation of Business | Budget's costs and expenses, including management fee |
| Costs and Attorneys' Fees | Will vary with the circumstances |
| Current Ren |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES(1) (FDD pages 17–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Wizard Connection Start Fee is $320.00 per workstation. This is a one-time fee that Budget franchisees must pay to connect each workstation to the Wizard system.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the initial investment will need to include this per-workstation fee. The total cost will depend on the number of workstations needed to operate the Budget location. The FDD indicates that a Budget franchise serving a population of 55,000 will typically need 2 to 4 Thin Client terminals. Therefore, a new franchisee could expect to pay between $640 and $1,280 for this fee.
It is important to note that this is just one of several fees associated with setting up and operating a Budget franchise. Other technology-related fees include monthly charges for technical support and internet access, as well as potential hardware and software costs. A prospective franchisee should carefully review all of the fees outlined in the FDD to fully understand the financial obligations of owning a Budget franchise.