Besides the initial franchise fee, what other initial investment is required to start a Dryject franchise?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
OTNOTES TO ITEM 7**
Note 1. Initial Franchise Fee.
The Initial Franchise Fee is $29,500 and is payable in a lump sum paid upon signing of the Franchise Agreement and approval of the Franchise Owner by us.
Note 2. Initial Inventory.
We estimate that your initial inventory costs will be approximately $2,500 to $3,500 and will consist of certain inventory items that you must purchase from us, our affiliate and approved vendors.
Note 3. Signage.
We estimate that the truck signage costs will be $650 to $750. All signs must be pre-approved by us.
Note 4. Equipment Package.
The minimum required equipment package costs $166,500 and must be purchased from us. This minimum equipment package will consist of at least three model 4820 DryJect® machines at $55,500 each and certain spare parts. With acceptable credit, the model 4820 DryJect® machine can be leased for approximately $1,000 per month per machine from various third party leasing companies.
Note 5. Travel for Initial Training.
Travel costs for initial training are estimated to be $2,000 to $3,000 for two attendees. We estimate that the Franchise Owner and the first Manager who will operate the Franchised Business will train for up to 4 business days at our headquarters. The estimate is for lodging, food and other miscellaneous expenses, and travel expenses.
Note 6. Start-Up Supplies.
We estimate start-up supplies to cost between $500 and $1,000. These supplies include the following: hose, gas cans, tools, filters, etc. See the Operations Manual (the "Manual") for details.
Note 7. Legal & Accounting Fees.
We estimate that your legal and accounting fees will be $1,000 to $3,000. Legal fees will be paid by you, if appropriate, to retain an attorney to help establish a legal entity for the Franchised Business. You will also need to retain an accounting or payroll service to assist in keeping necessary books and records of income and expenses.
Note 8. Vehicle Lease Payments.
You must either purchase or lease a suitable work truck to properly operate the Franchised Business. We estimate that the cost of a new truck that meets these requirements would be approximately $70,000 or lease costs for first three months of $3,000. With acceptable credit, a suitable truck may be leased for approximately $1,000 per month.
Note 9. Office Equipment & Furniture.
We estimate that your office equipment and furniture expenses will be $400 to $1,600.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are several other initial investments required to start a Dryject franchise, in addition to the initial franchise fee of $29,500. These include initial inventory, signage, an equipment package, travel for initial training, start-up supplies, and legal and accounting fees. The initial inventory is estimated to cost between $2,500 and $3,500. Truck signage costs are estimated to be between $650 and $750. The minimum required equipment package costs $166,500. Travel costs for initial training are estimated to be between $2,000 and $3,000 for two attendees. Start-up supplies are estimated to cost between $500 and $1,000. Legal and accounting fees are estimated to be between $1,000 and $3,000.
Prospective Dryject franchisees should be aware of these additional costs when considering the total initial investment required to start the franchise. The most significant of these costs is the equipment package, which at $166,500, is substantially higher than the other initial investments. However, the FDD notes that with acceptable credit, the model 4820 DryJect® machine can be leased for approximately $1,000 per month per machine from various third party leasing companies. This could be a more accessible option for some franchisees.
It's important to note that Dryject does not estimate any real estate costs, presuming that franchisees will operate the business office from their home and rent a storage facility if needed. Additionally, the FDD estimates additional funds for working capital to be between $2,000 and $20,000 for the first 3 months of business operations. This estimate is based on an owner-operated business and does not include any allowance for an owner's salary. Franchisees should carefully consider these factors and plan their finances accordingly.