How much does a Class 101 franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $83,700–$138,300, including a $49,900 initial franchise fee.

Is a Class 101 franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Class 101 scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Class 101 franchise

Class 101 - Buyer-Advocate Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

Investment

$83,700–$138,300

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

3 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

Gross sales by quartile for 52 units (2025): Top $415k avg, 2nd $175k avg, 3rd $86k avg, 4th $29k avg. Does not include operating costs or net income.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

3 ceased operations in 2025; zero terminations reported. Low failure rate visible.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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Class 101 franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Class 101 franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $83,700–$138,300, including a $49,900 initial franchise fee.
How much do Class 101 franchise owners make?: Gross sales by quartile for 52 units (2025): Top $415k avg, 2nd $175k avg, 3rd $86k avg, 4th $29k avg. Does not include operating costs or net income. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Class 101 franchise failure rate?: 3 ceased operations in 2025; zero terminations reported. Low failure rate visible.
Is a Class 101 franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Class 101 scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36083-202604-02 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Class 101 or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.