Do the expenses presented for Crisp & Green include the initial franchise fee or any other startup costs?

According to Crisp & Green's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the expenses presented in the financial performance representation do not include the initial franchise fee or any other initial startup costs. The expenses also exclude other fees that a franchisee will be responsible for paying to Crisp & Green.

The financial performance representation includes expenses such as the cost of goods sold, labor and benefit costs, local advertising costs, and other operating costs. Other operating costs include the costs of supplies, utilities, repair and maintenance, insurance, monthly POS system costs, and bank/credit card charges. Occupancy costs, which include rent, percentage rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes, and promotional and other miscellaneous lease expenses, are also listed as separate expenses. Depreciation is excluded from operating costs.

Reasonably expected monthly fees payable to Crisp & Green include a Technology Fee of $745 per month, a Royalty Fee of 7% of Gross Sales, and a National Marketing Fee of 2% of Gross Sales. These fees are in addition to the initial franchise fee and startup costs, which are not included in the expenses presented. Therefore, a prospective franchisee should carefully consider these additional costs when evaluating the potential profitability of a Crisp & Green franchise.