What is the total estimated initial investment range to open a Deer Solution franchise?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | Lump sum | When Franchise | Us |
| (Note 1) | Agreement is signed | |||
| Construction and | $0 – $2,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Contractors, |
| Leasehold | approved suppliers, | |||
| Improvements (Note 2) | landlord | |||
| Lease Deposits – | $0 – $900 | As arranged | As incurred | Landlord |
| Three Months (Note 3) | ||||
| Furniture and | $0 – $2,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Approved suppliers |
| Fixtures (Note 4) | ||||
| Utility Deposit | $0 – $200 | As arranged | As incurred | Suppliers |
| Equipment (Note 5) | $600 – $1,300 | As arranged | As incurred | Us, affiliates, approved suppliers |
| Initial Inventory | $3,700 – $4,400 | As arranged | As incurred | Us, affiliates, |
| (Note 6) | approved suppliers | |||
| Signage (Note 7) | $900 – $2,800 | As arranged | As incurred | Us, affiliates, approved suppliers |
| Computer, Software, and Business Management System (Note 8) | $1,400 – $2,800 | As arranged | As incurred | Us, affiliates, approved suppliers |
| Service Vehicle | $9,500 – $13,600 | As arranged | As incurred | Vehicle dealer |
| (Note 9) | ||||
| Start-Up Marketing | $15,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Us, affiliates, |
| (Note 10) | approved suppliers | |||
| Insurance Deposits – | $400 – $1,300 | As arranged | As incurred | Insurers |
| Three Months | ||||
| (Note 11) | ||||
| Travel for Initial | $900 – $2,800 | As arranged | As incurred | Airlines, hotels, |
| Training (Note 12) | restaurants | |||
| Professional Fees (Note 13) | $3,000 – $7,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Attorneys, accountants, advisors |
| Licenses and Permits | $500 – $1,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Government |
| (Note 14) | ||||
| Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies (Note 15) | $300 – $500 | As arranged | As incurred | Us, affiliates, approved suppliers |
| Additional Funds – Three Months (Note 16) | $11,100 – $41,400 | As arranged | As incurred | Us, affiliates, employees, suppliers, landlord, utility suppliers |
| Total Estimate (Note 17) | $96,800 – $149,000 | |||
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 20–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment to open a single territory ranges from $96,800 to $149,000. This includes various expenses, such as the initial franchise fee of $49,500, construction and leasehold improvements that could range from $0 to $2,000, and lease deposits for three months ranging from $0 to $900.
Other significant costs include furniture and fixtures ($0 to $2,000), equipment ($600 to $1,300), initial inventory ($3,700 to $4,400), signage ($900 to $2,800), and computer, software, and business management systems ($1,400 to $2,800). A Deer Solution branded service vehicle is also required, with an estimated cost between $9,500 and $13,600. Start-up marketing expenses are set at a fixed $15,000.
Additional expenses include insurance deposits for three months ($400 to $1,300), travel for initial training ($900 to $2,800), professional fees ($3,000 to $7,000), licenses and permits ($500 to $1,500), and printing, stationery, and office supplies ($300 to $500). Furthermore, the estimate includes additional funds for the first three months of operation, ranging from $11,100 to $41,400, to cover operating expenses.
Prospective franchisees should note that these figures are estimates and actual costs may vary. The FDD advises consulting with professional advisors, insurance agents, and carefully reviewing all contracts to fully understand the financial obligations. For franchisees considering multiple territories, the initial investment will be significantly higher, ranging from $111,800 to $314,000.