What is the estimated total initial investment range for an Exit franchise?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of | When Due | To Whom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment | Paid | |||
| Initial Franchise Fee1 | $7,500 - $25,000 | Lump Sum | When you sign the Franchise Agreement | EXIT Realty Upper Midwest1 |
| Training Expenses | $2,500-$5,000 | As Incurred | During Training | Airlines, Hotels and Restaurants |
| Real Property – Leased for | $12,000- | As Billed | Prior to | Landlord |
| 12 Months2 | $50,000 | Opening | ||
| Insurance3 | $2,000-$10,000 | As Billed | As Incurred | Insurance Company |
| Equipment, Fixtures, Other Fixed Assets, Construction, Remodeling Leasehold Improvements & Decorating Costs4 | $10,000- $30,000 | As Billed | As Incurred | Vendors, Lessor |
| Security Deposits, Utility Deposits, Business Licenses & Other Prepaid Expenses5 | $1,500-$5,000 (if applicable) | As Billed | As Incurred | State Authorities |
| Exterior Office Sign | $500-$5,000 | As Billed | As Incurred | Vendors |
| Automobile Lease6 | $4,800-$9,000 | As Billed | As Incurred | Vendors |
| Additional Funds (6 months)7 | $20,000- $70,000 | As Needed | As Incurred | Vendors |
| Total | $60,800- $209,000 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 15–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated total initial investment for an Exit franchise ranges from $60,800 to $209,000. This total encompasses various expenditures that a new franchisee can expect to incur when starting the business. These expenses include the initial franchise fee, training expenses, real property lease costs, insurance, equipment, and additional funds for the first six months of operation.
The initial franchise fee ranges from $7,500 to $25,000, payable when signing the Franchise Agreement. Training expenses are estimated between $2,500 and $5,000, covering travel, lodging, and meals during the initial training period. Real property lease costs for 12 months can range significantly, from $12,000 to $50,000, depending on the location and size of the office. Insurance costs are estimated to be between $2,000 and $10,000, varying based on the number of employees, location, and value of equipment.
Further, franchisees should budget for equipment, fixtures, and leasehold improvements, which range from $10,000 to $30,000. Security and utility deposits, business licenses, and other prepaid expenses could add another $1,500 to $5,000. An exterior office sign is estimated to cost between $500 and $5,000. If a franchisee chooses to lease a vehicle, the estimated cost is between $4,800 and $9,000. Finally, additional funds to cover the first six months of operation, including staff salaries, utilities, and operating expenses, are estimated to be between $20,000 and $70,000. These figures are estimates and can vary based on geographic area, adherence to methods, management skills, economic conditions and competition.