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What Multi-Unit Development Agreement (MUDA) does this estimate assume for a Crown Gold Exchange franchise?

Crown_Gold_Exchange Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

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    1. This estimate assumes you sign a Multi-Unit Development Agreement for two to five franchises. The franchise fee for your first unit is counted in the "Estimated Initial Investment Franchise Agreement" table. Your initial franchise fees are reduced to $20,000 for the third and each additional franchise. You will pay all franchise fees upon signing the MUDA.

Item 8 RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Generally

We have the right to require you to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items related to establishing or operating your business (1) either from us or our designee, or from suppliers approved by us, or (2) according to our specifications.

Specific Obligations

The following are our current specific obligations for purchases and leases:

  • A. Real Estate. Your business location is subject to our approval and must meet our specifications. You must use reasonable efforts to have your landlord sign our form of Rider to Lease Agreement (attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit D).
  • B. Insurance. You must obtain insurance as described in the Franchise Agreement and in our Brand Standards Manual, which includes (i) "Special" causes of loss coverage forms, including fire and extended coverage, crime, vandalism, and malicious mischief, on all property of the Business, for full repair and replacement value (subject to a reasonable deductible); (ii) Business interruption insurance covering at least 12 months of income;

Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 12–15)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Crown Gold Exchange's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for a Multi-Unit Development Agreement (MUDA) is based on an agreement for two to five franchises. Note 4 of Item 7 states this assumption. The franchise fee for the initial unit is accounted for in the "Estimated Initial Investment Franchise Agreement" table.

The document specifies that the initial franchise fees are reduced to $20,000 for the third and each subsequent franchise under the MUDA. All franchise fees are payable upon signing the Multi-Unit Development Agreement.

The total estimated initial investment to enter into a Multi-Unit Development Agreement for the right to own a total of 2 to 5 locations ranges from $126,158 to $283,900. This includes additional initial franchise fees for 1-4 additional units, which range from $25,000 to $85,000, payable via check or wire transfer upon signing the MUDA.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.