What is the range for the total estimated initial investment for a Buildingstars franchise?
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.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total estimated initial investment varies depending on the franchise program. For a Technician Program, the total investment ranges from $2,445 to $8,295. For a franchise with $2,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue, the total investment ranges from $7,700 to $14,095. For a franchise with $10,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue, the total investment ranges from $39,600 to $53,200.
These initial investment costs cover various expenses, including the initial franchise fee, travel and living expenses during training, equipment, insurance, legal and accounting fees, opening inventory, and additional funds for the first three months of operation. The initial franchise fee for the Technician Program is between $995 and $1,295. For a franchise with $2,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue, the initial franchise fee is between $5,700 and $6,995. For a franchise with $10,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue, the initial franchise fee is between $33,000 and $39,000.
Prospective franchisees should note that these are estimates, and the actual costs may vary based on factors such as management skills, local economic conditions, and competition. The FDD advises that none of the fees listed are refundable. Buildingstars does not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees for any items except the Initial Franchise Fee and the Account Sales Fee. It is recommended to carefully review these figures with a business advisor before making any decision to purchase a Buildingstars franchise.
It is important to note that the FDD lists the initial investment for three different programs: Technician Program, On-Site Manager Program, and Corporate Program. The provided excerpts include the initial investment ranges for the Technician Program and a franchise with $2,000 or $10,000 in Monthly Contract Revenue. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the initial investment for the On-Site Manager Program and Corporate Program to fully understand the financial commitment for each option.