About Fundraising University Franchise
Fundraising University is a sports fundraising franchise that has been offering franchise opportunities since 2020.
The brand specializes in helping youth athletic programs, school sports teams, and community organizations raise money through proven fundraising campaigns and events.
Each territory owner works directly with coaches, athletic directors, and parent groups to plan and execute successful fundraising initiatives.
Fundraising University Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$90K
Average Investment
$96K
Maximum Investment
$102K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $69,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Monthly, based on length of operation, number of territories, and high school age students (tiered rates from $1,575 to $42,000) of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Brand Fund Contribution: Monthly, on the 5th day of the following month. Based on length of time in operation, number of territories, and total high school age students. Flat fee of $525/month for first 12 months, then tiered rates from $662 to $17,499/month depending on territories and months in operation. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $89,850 – $101,501 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $90K–$102K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Monthly, based on length of operation, number of territories, and high school age students (tiered rates from $1,575 to $42,000)) and marketing fee (Brand Fund Contribution: Monthly, on the 5th day of the following month. Based on length of time in operation, number of territories, and total high school age students. Flat fee of $525/month for first 12 months, then tiered rates from $662 to $17,499/month depending on territories and months in operation.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $69,500 | $69,500 |
| Training Fee (see Note 2) | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $250 | $750 |
| Insurance | $300 | $500 |
| Clinic Sponsorships (See Note 3) | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Signage | $250 | $350 |
| Inventory | $250 | $1,000 |
| Proprietary Software Fee (see Note 4) | $800 | $3,734 |
| Access Discount Subscription | $100 | $467 |
| Annual Meeting (including travel) | $0 | $3,000 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Accounting | $500 | $2,000 |
| Additional funds— 3 Months (see Note 5) | $1,000 | $1,500 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | Monthly software subscription: Currently, $125 per month per user. Annual software subscription: Currently, $3,200 annually for 1st Territory, $960 for 2nd Territory, $640 for 3rd Territory, and $320 for each additional territory. |
| Audit Fee | Our actual cost (Payable if audit due to non-compliance or under-reported gross sales by >3%) |
| Market Cooperative Contribution | As determined by co-op but not less than 1% of Gross Sales. Currently, none. |
| Local Marketing | Minimum monthly expenditure based on length of time in operation, number of territories, and total high school age students. $262/month for first 12 months, then tiered rates from $292 to $5,250/month depending on territories and months in operation. |
| Replacement / Additional Training fee | Our then-current fee. Currently, $500 per trainee, in addition to our trainers’ travel and other costs and expenses. |
| Third party vendors | Pass-through of costs, plus reasonable administrative charge. Currently, none. |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 plus $250 per week while non-compliant after thirty days’ notice of non-compliance |
| Reimbursement | Amount that we spend on your behalf, plus 10% |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year (or, if such payment exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then interest at the highest rate allowed by law) |
| Insufficient funds fee | $50 (or, if such amount exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then the maximum allowed by law) |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Breach of territory fee | The greater of (i) $500 or (ii) 75% of the amount paid by the customer outside of your territory. |
| Special support fee | Our then-current fee, plus our expenses. Currently, $600 per day. |
| Customer complaint resolution | Our expenses |
| Special evaluation fee | Currently $600, plus our out-of-pocket costs |
| Non-compliance cure costs and fee | Our out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10% |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to royalty fees and Brand Fund contributions for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term. |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
| Supplier Review Fee | No fee for reviewing first three alternate suppliers you request; $125 per additional alternate supplier |
| Annual Payment for Home Office & Training Facility | $500, beginning January 2022 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately 30 days |
| Classroom Training | 136 |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 |
| Training Location | Franchisor's location or another Fundraising University Location designated by the franchisor; or virtually. |
| Additional Training | Mandatory or optional additional training programs, including ongoing first-year operations training, an annual conference or national business meeting. Annual conference fee is $1,000 for Principal Executive, and $300 per person for additional personnel. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Limited Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | no more than 50,000 students of high school age (15-18 years old) |
| Description | A contiguous territory defined by zip codes, county lines, state lines or other borders, determined using United States Census Bureau data. The franchisor will not establish or license another Fundraising University outlet within the territory, but reserves the right to serve customers if the franchisee defaults or through other channels for different products/services. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | unlimited additional 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must notify franchisor of election to renew (90-180 days prior to term end), be in compliance with all contractual obligations, have no more than three (3) events of default, make required business changes to conform to current System Standards, sign the then-current franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty), sign a general release (unless prohibited by law), and pay a $5,000 renewal fee. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs incurred by the franchisor |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor approval is required. Conditions include: payment of transfer fee, proposed assignee and owners meet franchisor's standards for new franchisees and are approved, proposed assignee is not a competitor, proposed assignee executes then-current franchise agreement and related documents, all owners of proposed assignee provide a guaranty, franchisee has paid all monetary obligations and is in compliance with agreements, proposed assignee and employees undergo required training, franchisee and transferee execute a general release, and the business fully complies with most recent System Standards. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for cause, subject to cure periods (10 days for non-payment, 30 days for other breaches), or without cure period for: misrepresentation/false information in application/reports, bankruptcy, loss of location, violation of law/confidentiality/non-compete/transfer restrictions, slander/libel, refusal to cooperate with audit/evaluation, significant danger to health/safety (48-hour cure), two or more defaults in 12 months, cross-termination, or felony charge/conviction or act affecting brand. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise agreement and for two years after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term: neither franchisee, any owner, nor any spouse of an owner may have ownership interest in, or be engaged or employed by, any competitor. Post-term (for two years): no ownership or employment by a competitor located within five miles of the former territory or the territory of any other Fundraising University business operating on the date of termination or transfer. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Principal Executive, who must have at least 10% ownership interest, is primarily responsible for the business and must devote substantial time and attention to its direct operation. A general manager, if hired, must be approved by the franchisor and complete initial training. All Principal Executives, general managers, and employees present in schools must obtain background checks. |
| Required Suppliers | Discount cards through WardKraft; Discount tickets through Rapit Printing; Cookie Dough through Fundraising Manager or Neighbors, LLC; Popcorn and pretzels through We Fund 4 U Popcorn; Trash bags through Dollars 4 U; Donation platform sales through KRFM Consulting, LLC. Sales collateral may be purchased locally, subject to standards. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor has the right to require franchisees to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items related to establishing or operating the business either from the franchisor or its designee, from approved suppliers, or according to franchisor specifications. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | The franchisor will receive payments from designated suppliers from franchisee purchases based on Popcorn Products, Cookie Dough Products, and Discount Cards and Tickets. In fiscal year 2021, no payments were received from designated suppliers for these items. Annual and monthly technology fees will be paid to the affiliate KRFM Consulting starting January 2023. |
Fundraising University Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.2M
Median Revenue
$488K
Revenue Range
$254K – $1.2M
Sample Size
9 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Fundraising University Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordFundraising University has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Fundraising University System Growth
Total Units
28
Franchised
23
Company-Owned
5
Fundraising University currently operates 23 franchised locations and 5 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 0 | 24 |
| 2021 | 20 | 4 | 38 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 28 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 7
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.1M
Net Income
$545K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Audited by DA Advisory Group for year ending December 31.
Fundraising University Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Fundraising University franchise ranges from $89,850 to $101,501, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $69,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Fundraising University charges a royalty fee of Monthly, based on length of operation, number of territories, and high school age students (tiered rates from $1,575 to $42,000) of gross sales, plus a Brand Fund Contribution: Monthly, on the 5th day of the following month. Based on length of time in operation, number of territories, and total high school age students. Flat fee of $525/month for first 12 months, then tiered rates from $662 to $17,499/month depending on territories and months in operation. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Fundraising University Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Fundraising University to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Fundraising University franchise owners report average revenue of $1.2M and median revenue of $488K. This is based on a sample of 9 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Fundraising University has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $89,850-$101,501, a Monthly, based on length of operation, number of territories, and high school age students (tiered rates from $1,575 to $42,000) royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $69,500 and the total investment ranges from $89,850 to $101,501 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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