Pro Martial Arts Franchise Corp.

Definition:The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise

What you need to know:The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.

Definition:The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.

Definition:A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis.

What you need to know:Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.

Definition:The length of time your franchise agreement will last.

What you need to know:特许经营条件通常是5到20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.

Definition:业务运行和/或已经从你的家里hicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.

Definition:An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened.

What you need to know:Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.