What is the initial franchise fee for a Dryject franchise?

According to the 2025 Dryject FDD, the initial franchise fee is $29,500. This fee is payable in a lump sum upon signing the Franchise Agreement and approval of the franchisee by Dryject. The FDD specifies that this fee is fully earned and non-refundable, covering Dryject's administrative and other expenses related to entering into the agreement, as well as the lost opportunity to contract with others. Dryject does not offer financing for the initial franchise fee. The initial franchise fee is uniform for all franchise owners.

For prospective franchisees in Maryland and Minnesota, there are specific addenda that affect the payment of the initial franchise fee. In Maryland, the initial fees and payments owed by franchisees are deferred until Dryject completes its pre-opening obligations under the franchise agreement. Similarly, in Minnesota, all initial fees and payments are deferred until Dryject has fulfilled its initial pre-opening obligations and the franchise is open for business.

Furthermore, the FDD includes an addendum for New York, stating that no portion of the initial franchise fee has been allocated to the trademark or intellectual property. Instead, the fee covers initial training, advertising, manuals, uniforms, and legal costs, which are distinct from brand or trademark-related expenses. Only the royalty fee is related to the trademark and intellectual property. These stipulations highlight the importance of reviewing any state-specific addenda to understand how initial fees are handled in different regions.