What is the estimated total initial investment range for a Floors To Go franchise?
Floors_To_Go Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remodeling, | ||||
| Leasehold | ||||
| Improvements, | ||||
| and Decorating | ||||
| Costs | ||||
| (Optional)(3) | ||||
| Other Displays(5) (Optional) | $400 - $1,500 per Showroom | Lump Sum | Upon Purchase of Displays | Third Parties |
| Service Fee | $400 | Periodic | Monthly after one (1) month | FTG |
| Advertising Fee | $3,000 | Lump Sum | Payable semi- annually, in two equal payments of $1,500 | FTG |
| Local Advertising/ Promotional Costs | $0-$4,000 per Showroom | Periodic | Monthly | Third Parties |
| Store Signage(6) | $1,000-$5,000 per Showroom | As incurred | 180 days after signing | Third Parties |
| Insurance(7) | $250-$1,500 | Per terms of policy | Before signing | Insurer |
| Professional | $500-$1,500 | As incurred | As needed | Third Parties |
| Fees(8) | ||||
| Additional | $0-$10,000 | As incurred | As needed | Employees, |
| Funds—Three | Expenses and | |||
| Months(9) | Overhead | |||
| TOTAL(10) | $23,050 and $61,900 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 14–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Floors To Go's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated total initial investment ranges from $23,050 to $61,900. This total encompasses various expenditures that a new franchisee can expect to incur when starting their Floors To Go business. These costs include the initial membership fee, equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets, construction, optional remodeling, leasehold improvements, decorating costs, other displays, service fees, advertising fees, local advertising/promotional costs, store signage, insurance, professional fees, and additional funds for the first three months of operation.
The initial membership fee is $10,000, which is paid in two parts: $1,000 upfront and $9,000 through the FTG CashBack Program. Equipment, fixtures, and construction costs range from $7,500 to $25,000, depending on the showroom's size and improvements. Other potential costs include $400 to $1,500 per showroom for optional displays, a $400 monthly service fee, $3,000 for advertising fees paid semi-annually, and $0 to $4,000 monthly for local advertising and promotional costs. Store signage can range from $1,000 to $5,000, insurance from $250 to $1,500, and professional fees from $500 to $1,500.
Additionally, the initial investment includes an estimated $0 to $10,000 for additional funds to cover the first three months of operation. These funds are intended to cover payroll costs and other overhead expenses, but do not include any draw or salary for the franchisee. Floors To Go emphasizes that these figures are estimates, and actual expenses may vary. The FDD also states that Floors To Go does not offer direct or indirect financing to members for any items.