What is the estimated range for the initial franchise fee for a single Byrider business?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Expenditures | Estimated Amount or Estimated Low-High Range* | When Payable | Method of Payment | To Whom Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $60,000 | Upon Execution of | Lump sum | Byrider |
| Franchise Fee | Franchise | Franchising | ||
| (1) | Agreement | Partners |
Explanatory Notes (The following numbered items correspond to the numbered items in the chart above.)
-
- The initial franchise fee is refundable if Byrider Franchising Partners receives written notice from you within 60 days from the date of the Franchise Agreement and you sign the form of general release required by Byrider Franchising Partners. If you have already signed a Franchise Agreement, the initial franchise fee for each additional franchise that you acquire is $35,000 for Traditional Franchisees or $40,000 for Ultra Franchisees. If you are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, your initial franchise fee will be reduced by $10,000 (see Item 5).
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 32–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a single Byrider business is $60,000. This fee is paid in a lump sum when the Franchise Agreement is executed and is payable to Byrider Franchising Partners.
It is important to note that this fee is potentially refundable. According to the FDD, the initial franchise fee is refundable if Byrider Franchising Partners receives written notice from the franchisee within 60 days from the date of the Franchise Agreement, provided the franchisee signs the required general release form.
Furthermore, the FDD states that if a franchisee has already signed a Franchise Agreement, the initial franchise fee for each additional franchise acquired is $35,000 for Traditional Franchisees or $40,000 for Ultra Franchisees. However, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces receive a $10,000 reduction in their initial franchise fee.