What is the non-refundable initial franchise fee for a single territory Deer Solution franchise?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 5: INITIAL FEES]
ITEM 5 INITIAL FEES
When you sign a Franchise Agreement you must pay to us a non-refundable initial franchise fee (the "Initial Franchise Fee"). The Initial Franchise Fee is $49,500 for a geographic area that operates as a single territory with approximately 40,000 Targeted Households (a "Territory"). A Targeted Household is a single family dwelling with an annual household income of at least $125,000 (a "Targeted Household"). The Initial Franchise Fee is fully earned by us upon payment. The method we use to calculate the Initial Franchise Fee is uniform for all franchises, except, as described below, we offer a veteran's discount and multi-territory discount.
Veteran's Discount
For qualified individuals who were honorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military we offer a $5,000 discount off of the Initial Franchise Fee for your first Franchise Agreement for your first territory. This discount must be requested at the time of your initial franchise application and requires documented military service.
Multi-Territory and Multi-Franchise Discounts
Subject to market type, availability, and our discretion, at the time of signing your Franchise Agreement, you may request the right to purchase additional territories (each referred to as an "Additional Territory") to be added to your Operating Territory and operated under one Franchise Agreement. Each Additional Territory will be comprised of approximately 40,000 Targeted Households. Your first Territory and, if applicable, each Additional Territory is collectively referred to collectively as your "Territories" and, individually, as a "Territory". When purchasing Additional Territories, the following initial franchise fees shall apply:
| Total Territories Purchased | Initial Franchise Fee per Territory | Cumulative Fee (Includes First Territory) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| 2 | $32,250 | $64,500 |
| 3 | $26,500 | $79,500 |
| 4 | $23,625 | $94,500 |
| 5 | $21,900 | $109,500 |
| 6 | $20,750 | $124,500 |
| 7 | $19,928.57 | $139,500 |
| 8 | $19,312.50 | $154,500 |
| 9 | $18,833.33 | $169,500 |
| 10 | $18,450 | $184,500 |
| 11 | $18,136.36 | $199,500 |
| 12 | $17,875 | $214,500 |
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 12–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a single territory is $49,500. This fee is non-refundable and is required when signing the Franchise Agreement. The territory consists of a geographic area with approximately 40,000 Targeted Households, where a Targeted Household is defined as a single-family dwelling with an annual household income of at least $125,000. Deer Solution considers this fee fully earned upon payment.
Deer Solution does offer certain discounts that could affect the initial franchise fee. Specifically, qualified individuals who were honorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military are eligible for a $5,000 discount off the initial franchise fee for their first territory. This discount must be requested at the time of the initial franchise application and requires documented military service.
Additionally, the FDD outlines fees for purchasing multiple territories, which decreases the initial franchise fee per territory. For example, purchasing two territories results in an initial franchise fee of $32,250 per territory, totaling $64,500. This multi-territory discount is subject to market type, availability, and Deer Solution's discretion, and the Franchise Agreements must be signed at the same time to qualify. The initial franchise fee structure is uniform for all franchises, except for the veteran's and multi-territory discounts.