Is the initial fee for a Ledgers franchise negotiable?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Except as described in this Item 5, the Initial Fees are uniformly imposed and non-refundable.
You must pay us an initial fee (the "Initial Franchise Fee) for the right to open and operate a Ledgers Franchised Business. The Initial Franchise Fee is $15,000 until October 31, 2025. Thereafter, the Initial Franchise Fee will be increased to $35,000.
We offer a 10% discount to all active-duty service members and veterans. We may offer special incentive programs from time to time as part of national or regional development efforts and we reserve the right to offer, modify, or withdraw any incentive program without any notice to you.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee is generally non-refundable and uniformly imposed. However, there are specific exceptions where a discount is applicable.
The initial franchise fee is $15,000 until October 31, 2025, after which it increases to $35,000. Ledgers offers a 10% discount on the initial franchise fee to active-duty service members and veterans. Additionally, Ledgers may offer special incentive programs from time to time as part of national or regional development efforts, and they reserve the right to modify or withdraw these programs without notice.
Outside of these explicitly stated discounts and potential incentive programs, the initial fee is non-negotiable. This means that unless a prospective franchisee qualifies for the military discount or a specific incentive program being offered, they should expect to pay the standard initial franchise fee as outlined in the FDD.