What is the estimated range for equipment costs for a Buildingstars franchise, and how can these costs be paid?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
TED INITIAL INVESTMENT
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
| ITEMS | AMOUNT | METHOD OF PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $995 (cash) | Lump Sum | At time of signing | Us |
| (See Item 5) | $1,295 | Franchise Agreement | ||
| Travel and living expenses during training | $0 - $1,000 | Lump sum | As incurred | Airlines, hotels, restaurants |
| Equipment (Note 1) | $1,000 - $3,000 | Lump sum or credit through supplier | As incurred and prior to opening | Suppliers and us or our Affiliates |
| Insurance | $100 - $1,000 | Lump sum | Monthly | Insurance company and/or us |
| Legal, accounting and professional fees | $250 - $1,000 | Lump sum | Prior to opening | Attorneys, accountants, etc. |
| Opening inventory (supplies) | $100 - $500 | As incurred | Prior to opening | Suppliers, or us or our Affiliates |
| Additional Funds – 3 months ( Note 2 ) | 0 – $500 | As incurred | As incurred | Employees, suppliers, utilities |
| TOTAL | $2,445 - $8,295 |
ON-SITE MANAGER PROGRAM
| ITEMS | AMOUNT | METHOD OF PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (See Item 5) | $5,700 – $ 6,995 ($2,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue) | Lump Sum | At time of signing Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Travel and living expenses during training | $0 - $1,000 | Lump sum | As incurred | Airlines, hotels, restaurants |
| Equipment (Note 1) | $1,200 - $3,000 | Lump sum or credit through supplier | As incurred and prior to opening | Suppliers, us or our Affiliates |
| Insurance | $100 - $1,000 | Lump sum | Monthly | Insurance company and/or us |
| Legal, accounting and professional fees | $500 - $1,000 | Lump sum | Prior to opening | Attorneys, accountants, etc. |
| Opening inventory (supplies) | $200 – $600 | As incurred | Prior to opening | Suppliers, or us or our Affiliates |
| Additional Funds – 3 months ( Note 2 ) | $0 - $500 | As incurred | As incurred | Employees, suppliers, utilities |
| TOTAL | $7,700 - $14,095 |
CORPORATE PROGRAM
| ITEMS | AMOUNT | METHOD OF PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE | |-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------| | Initial Franchise Fee (See Item 5) | $33,000 – $39,000 ($10,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue) | Lump sum | At time of signing Franchise Agreement | Us | | Travel and living expenses during training | $0 - $1,000 | Lump sum | As incurred | Airlines, hotels, restaurants | | Equipment (Note 1) | $2,500 – $5,000 | Lump sum or credit through supplier | As incurred and prior to opening | Suppliers, us or our Affiliates | | Insurance | $300 – $1,000 | Lump sum | Monthly | Insurance company and/or us | | Legal, accounting and professional fees | $500 – $1,500 | Lump sum | Prior to opening | Attorneys, accountants, etc. | | Opening inventory (supplies) | $300 – $700 | As incurred | Prior to opening | Suppliers, us, or our Affiliates | | Additional Funds – 3 months ( Note 2 ) | $3,000 – $5,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Employees, suppliers, utilities | | TOTAL | $39,600 - $53,200 | | | | These expenses are merely estimates. You should make your own independent investigation and analysis of the potential expenses which may be incurred in order to open your business and obtain professional advice.
Note 1: The amount and type of cleaning equipment you need will depend on the type of Franchise Program you purchase and will be included in the Confidential Operations Manual. If you purchase a Technician Program franchise, you may purchase the start-up package of equipment and supplies from BUILDINGSTARS or its Affiliate as described in Item 5. All franchisees will be required to have cellular telephones and an email account in order to maintain 24 hour contact with us. You may purchase or lease them from any source.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for equipment varies depending on the franchise program. For the basic franchise, equipment costs range from $1,000 to $3,000. For a franchise with $2,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue, the equipment costs are estimated to be between $1,200 and $3,000. For a franchise with $10,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue, the estimated equipment costs range from $2,500 to $5,000.
These equipment costs can be paid either in a lump sum or via credit through a supplier. Payments are due as incurred and prior to opening the Buildingstars franchise. Payments are made to the suppliers, Buildingstars, or Buildingstars's affiliates.
It is important to note that the amount and type of cleaning equipment needed will depend on the specific Franchise Program purchased and will be detailed in the Confidential Operations Manual. If a franchisee purchases a Technician Program franchise, they have the option to buy a start-up equipment and supplies package from Buildingstars or its affiliate, as described in Item 5 of the FDD. All franchisees are required to have cellular telephones and an email account to maintain 24-hour contact with Buildingstars, and these can be purchased or leased from any source.