What is the total initial franchise fee for a Buildingstars Technician franchise if paid in cash?
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 |
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Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a Technician program paid in cash is $995. This amount is listed in a table that summarizes the initial fees for different franchise types.
Specifically, the table outlines the initial franchise fee for the Technician program as $995 when paid in cash. The table also shows that if a franchisee chooses to finance the initial franchise fee, the amount is $1,295.
This means a prospective Buildingstars Technician franchisee will pay $995 upfront to start the franchise if paying in cash. Alternatively, they can finance the fee, which results in a higher total cost of $1,295, with a down payment of $695 and the remaining balance paid in installments.