16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Supporting Strategies franchise ranges from $75K to $98K (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 Supporting Strategies 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 Supporting Strategies 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Supporting Strategies does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisSupporting Strategies charges a royalty fee of 10.0% 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 Supporting Strategies franchise is approximately 12.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $100/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisSupporting Strategies 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 Supporting Strategies franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisSupporting Strategies 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. Franchisees retain online sales rights for their territory.
View full territory analysisSupporting Strategies currently operates 68 locations (2025 FDD) (67 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system contracted by 27.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -12.9%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Supporting Strategies is 19.1% (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 analysisSupporting Strategies does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Supporting Strategies is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 15 years.
View full contract analysisSupporting Strategies's post-termination non-compete clause lasts 2 years after termination or expiration (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Supporting Strategies's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisSupporting Strategies provides 40 hours of initial training over approximately 3 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 analysisSupporting Strategies does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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