Does Cordova finance any portion of the initial franchise fees?

According to Cordova's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cordova does not offer financing for any portion of the initial franchise fee. For a single territory, the initial franchise fee is $40,000. For multiple territories, the initial franchise fee ranges from $70,000 to $133,000 depending on the number of territories. This fee is payable in a lump sum when the Franchise Agreement is signed.

Since Cordova does not provide financing for the initial franchise fee, prospective franchisees will need to secure funding through other means. This could include personal savings, loans from banks or credit unions, or investments from private sources. It is important for potential franchisees to have a solid financial plan in place to cover this upfront cost.

This policy is not uncommon in the franchise industry, as many franchisors do not directly finance initial fees. Franchisees should consider this lack of direct financing when evaluating the overall affordability of the Cordova franchise and explore all available financing options to ensure they have sufficient capital to launch their business.