Is the initial fee for a Ledgers franchise uniformly imposed?
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. We disclose financing terms in Item 10.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee is generally uniformly imposed. The initial franchise fee is $15,000 until October 31, 2025, after which it will increase to $35,000.
Ledgers does offer a 10% discount on the initial franchise fee for 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 offer, modify, or withdraw any incentive program without notice.
Except for the discounts offered to military personnel and potential incentive programs, the initial fees are uniformly imposed and non-refundable. This means that all franchisees, aside from those eligible for specific discounts or incentives, will pay the same initial fee to begin operating a Ledgers franchise.