15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The total initial investment to open a Five Star Bath Solutions franchise ranges from $126K to $272K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Five Star Bath Solutions is $60K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Five Star Bath Solutions 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Five Star Bath Solutions does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisFive Star Bath Solutions charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Five Star Bath Solutions franchise is approximately 8.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $1100/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisFive Star Bath Solutions has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Five Star Bath Solutions franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisFive Star Bath Solutions offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisFive Star Bath Solutions currently operates 259 locations (2025 FDD) (256 franchised, 3 company-owned). The system grew by 58.9% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 40.2%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Five Star Bath Solutions is 5.4% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Five Star Bath Solutions is 10 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.
View full contract analysisFive Star Bath Solutions's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 100 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Five Star Bath Solutions's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisFive Star Bath Solutions provides 72 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Five Star Bath Solutions provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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