What is the minimum down payment required when financing the Buildingstars initial franchise fee?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
t shows the Initial Franchise Fee for each program.
| Minimum | Monthly | Note | Length of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Franchise | Total Initial Franchise Fee | Down Payment | Payments | Amount | Note |
| TECHNICIAN | $995 (cash) | $695 | $100 | $600 | 6 months |
| (Note 1) | $1,295 (financed) $6,995 (cash) | ||||
| ON-SITE MANAGER | $7,995 (financed) | $3,995 | $200 | $4,000 | 20 months |
| (Note 2) | ($2,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue ) $36,995 (cash) | ||||
| CORPORATE | $46,995 (financed) | $6,995 | $2,000 | $40,000 | 20 months |
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the minimum down payment required when financing the initial franchise fee depends on the franchise program a franchisee is purchasing. For the Technician program, if financed, the minimum down payment is $695. For the On-Site Manager program, the minimum down payment is $3,995. For the Corporate program, the minimum down payment is $6,995.
For the Technician Program, if a franchisee chooses to finance a portion of the $1,295 initial franchise fee, they must make a down payment of $695 and sign a promissory note for the remaining $600. This note is payable in six monthly installments of $100, with the first payment due 90 days after signing the Franchise Agreement. Buildingstars may withhold these payments from the franchisee's billings.
For the On-Site Manager Program, if financed, a franchisee must make a minimum down payment of $3,995 upon the execution of the Franchise Agreement and execute a Promissory Note for the amount financed. The Promissory Note will provide for equal payments for a period of 20 months.
For the Corporate Program, if financed, a franchisee must make a minimum down payment of $6,995 upon the execution of the Corporate Franchise Agreement and execute a Promissory Note for the amount financed. The Promissory Note will provide for equal payments for a period of 20 months.