What is the total estimated initial investment range for a Dryject franchise?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of | Amount | Method of | When Due | To Whom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditure | Payment | Payment is to be Made | ||
| Initial | $29,500 | Lump Sum | Upon signing of | Us |
| Franchise Fee (Note | Franchise | |||
| 1) | Agreement | |||
| Initial Inventory | $2,500 - $3,500 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Us, Affiliate |
| (Note 2) | and Vendors | |||
| Signage (Note 3) | $650 - $750 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Equipment Package | $3,000 (lease) - | As Incurred | As Arranged | Us or |
| (Note 4) | $166,500 (purchase ) | Affiliate, or Lessor | ||
| Travel for Initial | $2,000 - $3,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Training (Note 5) | ||||
| Start-Up Supplies | $500 - $1,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| (Note 6) | ||||
| Legal & Accounting | $1,000 - $3,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Attorney and |
| Fees (Note 7) | Accountant | |||
| Vehicle (Note 8) | $3,000 - $70,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Office Equipment & | $400 - $1,600 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Furniture (Note 9) | ||||
| Office Supplies | $100 - $300 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| (Note 10) | ||||
| Insurance Deposit | $750 - $1,200 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Insurance |
| (Note 11) | Company | |||
| Permits, Licenses & | $300 - $600 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Government |
| Fees (Note 12) | Agencies | |||
| Type of | Amount | Method of | When Due | To Whom |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Expenditure | Payment | Payment is to be Made | ||
| Local Advertising | $400 - $1,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Expenditures (Note | ||||
| 13) | ||||
| Real Estate | See Note 14 | See Note 14 | See Note 14 | See Note 14 |
| Additional Funds | $2,000 to | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| (Working Capital/ 3 | $20,000 | |||
| months) (Note 15) | ||||
| Total | $46,100 to $301,950 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total estimated initial investment to open a Dryject franchise ranges from $46,100 to $301,950. This broad range accounts for the various expenditures a new franchisee will incur to begin operations. These expenses include the initial franchise fee, initial inventory, signage, equipment, travel for initial training, start-up supplies, legal and accounting fees, a vehicle, office equipment and furniture, office supplies, insurance deposit, permits, licenses and fees, local advertising expenditures, and additional funds for working capital.
The largest single expense is the equipment package, which can either be leased for $3,000 or purchased for $166,500. The vehicle, which must be either purchased or leased, represents another significant expense, with purchase costs estimated at $70,000 or lease costs for the first three months at $3,000. The initial franchise fee is $29,500. Additional funds for working capital during the first three months are estimated to be between $2,000 and $20,000.
Prospective Dryject franchisees should carefully review each component of the initial investment to understand the factors that could cause their actual costs to fall at the higher end of the estimated range. They should also consider their financing options for the equipment package and vehicle, as leasing may reduce the upfront investment required. It is important to note that the estimate of additional funds does not include any allowance for an owner's salary.