Sandler Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Sandler franchise: $78K–$102K investment, 8% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$78K–$102K
Franchise Fee
$44K–$59K
Non-refundable
Royalty
8%
Gross Revenues
Ad Fund
528%
Monthly Marketing Fee (escalating): $0 months 1–2, $150 months 3–5, $300 months 6–8, $527.90 months 9+ (CPI-adjusted annually). Approximately $527.90/month at steady state.
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 8% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 528% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$738K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.1x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
536.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $738K, you'd pay approximately $59K/year in royalties alone, plus $3.9M/year in ad fund contributions.
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