What is the estimated total cost of the startup package that an Itan franchisee must purchase?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| STARTUP PACKAGE | ||
|---|---|---|
| ITEMS PURCHASED | ||
| FIT Bodywrap® | FDTC | $4,000 |
| TANOLOGY® skincare products | EVOLV | $150 to $200 |
| BRONZE LUMINESSENCE™ lotion | EVOLV | $150 |
| CALIFORNIA SPA® Ageless Serum | EVOLV | $104 |
| Branded Supplies (e.g., name tags, bed tents, iTAN tote bags and key tags) | EVOLV | $250 |
| Total | $4,654 to $4,704 |
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase a startup package from Itan's affiliates approximately 14 days before their anticipated opening date. The startup package includes specific items, and the total cost ranges from $4,654 to $4,704. The purchase price is nonrefundable and uniformly imposed.
The startup package includes a FIT Bodywrap® (FDTC) costing $4,000, TANOLOGY® skincare products (EVOLV) ranging from $150 to $200, BRONZE LUMINESSENCE™ lotion (EVOLV) costing $150, and CALIFORNIA SPA® Ageless Serum (EVOLV) costing $104. Additionally, the package includes branded supplies such as name tags, bed tents, iTAN tote bags, and key tags (EVOLV) for $250.
Itan may require franchisees to purchase some or all of the items within the Startup Package directly from third-party suppliers that they designate. This means the franchisee may not have a choice in suppliers and must adhere to Itan's specified vendors for these initial supplies. This requirement ensures brand consistency and quality control but may limit the franchisee's ability to seek out potentially lower-cost alternatives.