What is the total estimated initial investment 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 initial investment to open a Floors To Go franchise ranges from $23,050 to $61,900. This total encompasses various expenditures that a new franchisee will likely incur when starting their business. These expenses include the initial membership fee, costs for equipment, fixtures, construction, remodeling, leasehold improvements, decorating costs, optional displays, service fees, advertising fees, local advertising and promotional costs, store signage, insurance, professional fees, and additional funds for the first three months of operation.
The initial membership fee is $10,000, with $1,000 due upfront and the remaining $9,000 paid through participation in the FTG CashBack Program. Depending on the size and extent of improvements, remodeling and construction costs can range from $7,500 to $25,000. Store signage costs are estimated to be between $1,000 and $5,000, while insurance costs range from $250 to $1,500. Additionally, franchisees should budget between $0 and $10,000 for additional funds to cover the first three months of operation.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review each component of the initial investment to understand the potential costs involved. The FDD indicates that these figures are estimates, and actual costs may vary. Floors To Go does not offer direct or indirect financing to members for any items. It is important to note that the remodeling, leasehold improvements, and decorating costs are optional, as are the other displays, which range from $400 to $1,500 per showroom. Franchisees should also consider the ongoing service fee of $400, which is paid monthly after the first month, and the advertising fee of $3,000, payable semi-annually.