About Fly Alliance Franchise
Fly Alliance is a mobile aircraft maintenance and repair franchise that launched its franchise program in 2024.
Backed by Day Zero Capital LLC and Wargo Enterprises, the brand provides on location maintenance services to aircraft owners and operators, addressing a growing need for convenient aviation repair solutions.
The initial franchise fee is $100,000.
Fly Alliance Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $100,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 10% of Gross Labor of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently not assessed | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $208,905 – $346,110 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $209K–$346K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (10% of Gross Labor) and marketing fee (Currently not assessed) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee2 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Initial Training Fee2 | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Initial Inventory of Equipment, Parts, Tools, Supplies, and Information Systems Hardware3 | $73,555 | $167,110 |
| Wages, Travel and Living Expenses During Training & Site Review4,5 | $5,000 | $21,000 |
| Legal and Accounting | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits6 | $350 | $2,000 |
| First 3 Months Marketing7 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months8 | $10,000 | $20,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 10% of our then-current initial franchise fee plus our out of pocket costs associated with the transfer/assignment, including attorneys’ fees (the amount of which will vary depending on the circumstances, but which we do not expect to exceed $1,500). |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of our then-current initial franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | Up to 1% of Gross Labor Revenue |
| Audit Fee | Amount of any underpayment plus interest at the highest interest rate allowable by law (not to exceed 18%) and our related travel expenses to conduct the audit |
| Advertising cooperatives (“Co-op”) | Currently not assessed |
| National Account Administrative Fee | Up to 5% of Gross Labor Revenue resulting from performance of services to National Accounts as determined by us |
| On-Site Training | Our out-of-pocket expenses |
| Additional Training & Assistance | Our then-current charge, currently $125 per person per day and any travel expenses for such attendees |
| Annual Meeting Expenses | Our then-current charge to cover a portion of the expenses for on-site meals and local transportation, currently $199.99 per attendee |
| Charges for unpaid checks, drafts or electronic payments | Our costs and expenses arising from the non-payment, including bank fees in the amount of at least $50 and other related fees incurred by us, subject to limitations and restrictions under applicable law to the contrary |
| Supplier Review Costs | Costs of review of application and inspection, currently $100. |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Cost of insurance plus our costs to obtain the insurance for you, currently up to $7,000 annually, but could be higher depending on franchisee operations and geographic location |
| Email account fee | Currently, $216 yearly per email account, but subject to change |
| Equipment, Tools, Parts, Supplies and Products Inventory | Then current published wholesale prices for each particular item |
| Promotional Campaigns | Not to exceed 100% of our actual cost |
| Extension Program | $1,000 for each of the first 6 months of extension, and $1,500 per month for months 7-12; payable on a monthly basis |
| Business Credit Card | Not to exceed 100% of our actual cost |
| Late Fee | Interest of 18% per annum, or the highest interest rate allowable by law, on any unpaid amounts |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately forty (40) hours per week of training over a three (3) to four (4)-week period. |
| Classroom Training | 38 |
| On-the-Job Training | 55 |
| Training Location | our training facilities in Ocoee, Florida; or at some other location closer to your “Fly Alliance” Business |
| Additional Training | We will provide additional assistance and training to you and your staff upon your request or as we deem necessary to instruct you and your staff with regard to new procedures or programs which we deem important to the operation of your “Fly Alliance” Business. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | provisional territory for ninety (90) days |
| Description | The location of your franchise will be specified in the Franchise Agreement. However, if you and we have not agreed upon the location of your “Fly Alliance” Business when you sign your Franchise Agreement, you must secure a location for your “Fly Alliance” Business at a site approved by us; we will assign you a provisional territory for ninety (90) days within which to find a site meeting our standards. You may not relocate your office without our prior written consent. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | Approximately ten (10) years |
| Renewal Term | ten (10) year term |
| Renewal Fee | ten percent (10%) of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Conditions | You must have complied with your obligations during the term of your Franchise Agreement, must undertake remodeling (and replace vehicles if mileage exceeds one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) miles) to comply with our then-current standards, must not have committed 3 or more material defaults of your Franchise Agreement during any thirty-six (36) month period, must comply with our then-current training requirements, must sign a general release and successor Franchise Agreement, which may differ from the current form of Franchise Agreement, must pay a renewal fee in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee, and execute and return a sublease or amendment to sublease, if applicable. |
| Transfer Fee | 10% of our then-current initial franchise fee plus our out of pocket costs associated with the transfer/assignment, including attorneys’ fees (the amount of which will vary depending on the circumstances, but which we do not expect to exceed $1,500). |
| Transfer Conditions | New franchisee: must qualify, assume the Franchise Agreement or sign a new Franchise Agreement, complete training and pay our training fee, repair and refurbish the “Fly Alliance” Mobile Unit, and transfer all Mobile Units to your assignee. You must provide us with an estoppel agreement and a list of all persons having an interest in the Franchise Agreement or in the Franchisee, pay all amounts then-due to us, sign a general release, provide us with all documents relating to the transfer, disclose to us all material information that we request regarding the transferee, the purchase price, and the terms of the transfer, must not be in default of the Franchise Agreement, and pay a transfer fee. |
| Termination for Cause | Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement only for “cause.” “Cause” is hereby defined as a default of this Agreement. Automatic Termination Without Notice includes bankruptcy, unsatisfied judgment, seizure of assets, mechanics lien, judgment against Company, condemnation, felony conviction, failure to comply with Article 12 or 21. Option to Terminate Without Opportunity to Cure includes abandonment, assignment without consent, repeated defaults, violation of law, sale of unauthorized products, under reporting, intellectual property misuse, misrepresentation, health or safety violations, failure to complete training. Termination With Notice and Opportunity To Cure for other defaults (5 days for non-payment, 10 days for others). |
| Non-Compete Period | twenty four (24) months thereafter |
| Non-Compete Details | engage in any Competitive Activities within an area within one hundred (100) miles from both each Authorized Airport and the Office, without Company’s prior written consent. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Owner(s) must directly supervise the franchise business. If an Owner is not directly supervising the franchise business, you must designate an “Operating Principal” acceptable to us who has completed the training program to our satisfaction and will be principally responsible for communicating with us about business, operational and other ongoing matters concerning your “Fly Alliance” Business. The Operating Principal must have the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day operations of your “Fly Alliance” Business. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase pre-opening inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, parts, graphics and accessories that you must purchase from our affiliate, Alliance Aviation Group, LLC (“AAG”) or our other approved Suppliers. Unless we otherwise approve, all parts and supplies used in connection with your Business must be purchased from and through our affiliated distribution company, currently Alliance Aviation Group, LLC, at its then-current prices, which are subject to change. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must offer only Approved Products and Services at your “Fly Alliance” Business such products and services must be offered strictly in accordance with our “Standards.” We reserve the right to in the future designate certain items that may only be purchased from us or our affiliates or from Suppliers we designate (“Designated Products and Services”). |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | AAG does include a mark-up on its prices, and will continue to derive revenue and profits from its sales of goods and services to franchisees, but the franchisor does not derive revenue on account of those sales. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | We may in our discretion finance a portion of the Initial Franchise Fee. The down payment will typically be 20% and is payable upon execution of the Franchise Agreement. The remainder, if any, is payable in equal installments monthly. The unpaid balance will bear interest at a rate of 8% per annum, but not more than the maximum rate allowed by law. Payments would begin the first full month after the execution of the Franchise Agreement, and would be payable in monthly installments over a period of between 12 to 24 months. Monthly payments would vary depending upon the amount of the unpaid portion of the Franchise Fee. The estimated loan repayments will range between $3,618.18 and $6,959.07 per month. |
Fly Alliance Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Fly Alliance does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Fly Alliance Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Fly Alliance System Growth
Fly Alliance currently operates 0 franchised locations and 7 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 2 states: Illinois, New York
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by BENJAMIN H. MOORE, CPA, PA for year ending December 31.
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