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How Much Does a Supporting Strategies Franchise Cost?

Data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document

Investment Summary

Total Investment

$75K – $98K

Franchise Fee

$60K

Royalty

10.0%

Ad Fund

2.0%

Cost Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee

The initial franchise fee for Supporting Strategies is $60K. This one-time payment covers the right to operate under the brand, access to proprietary systems, and initial training programs.

Total Investment Range

Opening a Supporting Strategies franchise requires a total investment of $75K – $98K. This range typically includes real estate or leasehold improvements, equipment and fixtures, initial inventory, signage, insurance, and working capital to sustain operations during the ramp-up period.

Working capital alone ranges from $10K to $30K.

Ongoing Costs

Beyond the initial investment, Supporting Strategies franchisees pay ongoing fees. The royalty fee is 10.0% of gross sales (Gross Sales). The advertising or brand fund contribution is 2.0% of gross sales. There is also a technology fee of $100.

Net Worth & Liquid Capital Requirements

Supporting Strategies requires working capital of $10K – $30K to cover initial operating expenses. This is the liquid cash you should have available beyond the franchise fee and buildout costs.

What Can You Earn?

Supporting Strategies does not disclose earnings data in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish financial performance representations, though this is a data point many prospective franchisees consider important.

How Do Banks View Supporting Strategies?

SBA Loans Issued

10

Default Rate

16.7%

The SBA (Small Business Administration) tracks loan performance for franchise brands. Supporting Strategies has 10 SBA-backed loans on record. The default rate is 16.7%, which is near the franchise industry average. A lower default rate generally indicates that lenders view the franchise as a safer investment, though past performance does not guarantee future results.

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