Investment
What it costs to open a Turbo Tags franchise.
A transparent look at the capital required to launch and operate. Final figures are governed by the Franchise Disclosure Document, available after initial qualification.
- Total investment range
- $151,000 – $351,000
- Liquid capital required
- $75,000+
- Net worth requirement
- $300,000+
- Franchise term
- 10 years (renewable)
- Royalty
- 6% of gross revenue
- Marketing fund
- 2% of gross revenue
Cost breakdown
Where the investment goes.
Ranges below reflect typical single-unit launches across our priority markets. Actual costs vary by metro, real estate, and build-out scope.
| Line item | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $30,000 | $30,000 | — |
| Real estate deposits & lease | $8,000 | $24,000 | Varies by metro |
| Build-out & signage | $45,000 | $140,000 | — |
| Furniture, fixtures & equipment | $18,000 | $35,000 | — |
| Technology & software setup | $6,000 | $10,000 | — |
| Initial training & travel | $5,000 | $12,000 | — |
| Insurance & bonding | $3,000 | $7,000 | — |
| Pre-opening marketing | $8,000 | $25,000 | — |
| Working capital (3 months) | $25,000 | $60,000 | — |
| Professional & legal fees | $3,000 | $8,000 | — |
| Estimated total | $151,000 | $351,000 | Single-unit, owner-operator |
Figures are illustrative and pending FDD update. The Franchise Disclosure Document governs all official cost estimates.
Financing
Ways operators fund a Turbo Tags franchise.
SBA-preferred loans
Most operators finance 60–75% of total investment via SBA 7(a) loans through preferred lenders.
ROBS rollover
Use existing retirement funds without early withdrawal penalties. We can introduce trusted ROBS providers.
Conventional bank financing
For well-capitalized operators with existing banking relationships and strong personal credit.
Self-funded
Operators with sufficient liquid capital and net worth can fund directly and skip lending timelines.
Investment FAQs
Answered upfront.
- Are these ranges final?
- These ranges are illustrative and pending current FDD update. The official Item 7 estimates in the FDD govern.
- What financing options exist?
- Most operators use a combination of personal capital, SBA-preferred lenders, and ROBS rollovers. We'll introduce you to lenders who already understand the Turbo Tags model.
- Do I need the high end of the working-capital range?
- We strongly recommend funding the high end of working capital. The biggest predictor of franchisee success is being well-capitalized through the first year.
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Get the full picture.
Request our investment guide and the FDD overview. We'll follow up within one business day.