About Tootl Transport Franchise
Tootl Transport is a transportation services franchise that has been offering franchise opportunities since 2023.
The brand specializes in providing reliable, scheduled transportation solutions for families, seniors, and individuals who need consistent rides to school, medical appointments, activities, and other recurring destinations.
Tootl Transport fills a gap between ride sharing services and traditional public transit by offering dependable, pre booked transportation.
Tootl Transport Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$82K
Average Investment
$93K
Maximum Investment
$104K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,900 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Greater of 6% of monthly Gross Sales or Minimum Royalty Fee of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Brand Fund Contribution: Currently 2% of Gross Sales each month (can increase to 3%). Local Advertising Requirement: Currently 2% of Gross Sales per month (can increase to 3%). | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $81,900 – $104,400 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $82K–$104K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Greater of 6% of monthly Gross Sales or Minimum Royalty Fee) and marketing fee (Brand Fund Contribution: Currently 2% of Gross Sales each month (can increase to 3%). Local Advertising Requirement: Currently 2% of Gross Sales per month (can increase to 3%).) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,900 | $49,900 |
| Travel Expenses to Initial Training | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Initial Marketing Requirement | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Computer Equipment and Software | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Licenses and Professional Services | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| Prepaid Insurance Premium | $4,500 | $8,500 |
| Office Furniture | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $15,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Technology Fee | $350 per month |
| Audit Fee | Our costs and expenses, including costs for an independent accountant and attorneys’ fees and related travel and living expenses (Payable if understatement of Gross Sales for the audited or reviewed period of two percent (2%) or more) |
| Late Fee and Interest | Lesser of 18% or maximum interest rate allowed by law from due date, plus $100 for each week payment is late |
| Initial Training Fee for Replacement or Additional Trainees | $500 per each additional trainee after the initial three (3) trainees |
| Additional Training Programs | Currently $500 per employee or agent for each full or partial day, plus their travel and living expenses |
| In-Person Consulting Services | Currently $500 per employee or agent for each full or partial day, plus their travel and living expenses |
| Temporary Designated Manager | Currently $500 per employee or agent for each full or partial day, plus their travel and living expenses |
| Temporary Management | Then-current fee charged by us during the period of management, plus any direct out of pocket costs and expenses. Tootl reserves the right to charge up to ten percent (10%) of the Gross Sales generated during the time period that Tootl provides temporary management. |
| Annual Convention | Currently $1,000 for up to two (2) people to attend. Tootl may charge this same fee for additional attendees. |
| Product, Service, Supplier, and Service Provider Review | Our actual costs of the inspection and our actual cost of testing the proposed product or evaluating the proposed service or service provider, including personnel and travel costs. |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Cost of premium plus actual fees for our services in procuring the insurance. |
| Indemnification | Amount of our liabilities, fines, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including actual attorneys’ fees). |
| Enforcement Expenses | Our actual cost of de-identifying your Tootl Business or complying with other post-term obligations on your behalf. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 4-5 days |
| Classroom Training | 37 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | As Needed |
| Training Location | Deerfield, IL (headquarters) and within your Designated Territory |
| Additional Training | Tootl may periodically conduct mandatory or optional training programs for Required Trainees and/or employees at its office or another designated location, in person or via recorded media, teleconference, videoconference, the Internet, webinar, or any other means. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected, Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Minimum population of 250,000 – 300,000 people |
| Description | The boundaries of your Designated Territory may be described in terms of zip codes, streets, landmarks (both natural and man-made) or county lines, or otherwise delineated on a map. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | One (1) successive 10 year term |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must provide 12-18 months' notice, demonstrate right to operate at Approved Location or secure substitute, complete all required updates/maintenance/remodeling, not be in breach of agreements, satisfy all monetary obligations, execute current franchise agreement (terms may vary), satisfy current training requirements, and execute a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | All monetary obligations satisfied, all existing defaults cured, execution of general release, provision of purchase agreement, transferee meets educational/managerial/business standards, transferee executes current franchise agreement or assignment, transferee completes training, transferor/principals comply with post-termination provisions, transferee obtains permits/licenses, lessor approves lease assignment, transfer complies with laws, projects continued without interruption, purchase price not overly burdensome, franchisor provides disclosure document, franchisor approval does not waive claims, franchisor may disclose financial info, franchisor may withhold/condition consent. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination for bankruptcy, insolvency, or loss of premises. Termination with notice for criminal acts, fraud, actions impairing goodwill, misrepresentation in application, failure to complete training, repeated breaches, material breach of other agreements, misuse of proprietary marks/confidential information, violation of law/safety hazard, violation of restrictive covenants, liens, insolvency, abandonment, unauthorized transfer, unapproved products/services, unapproved purchases, misuse of proprietary software, failure to maintain insurance, government regulations/actions, anti-terrorist activities, personal use of business property, insufficient funds, failure to open, operating outside territory, violation of best efforts. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the agreement; 2 years after expiration, transfer, or termination. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee/owners/principals/immediate family cannot own, maintain, engage in, be employed by, lend money to, extend credit to, or have interest in any competitive business within the Designated Territory or any other System franchisee's Designated Territory (with exceptions for Tootl Business ownership or <5% interest in publicly traded company). Cannot employ or solicit employees of franchisor/affiliates/other franchisees. Cannot solicit current/former/prospective customers for competitive purposes. Post-term (2 years), same restrictions apply within the Designated Territory, a 25-mile radius of the Designated Territory, or a 25-mile radius of any other franchised/licensed System business (with similar exceptions). |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisee (or its principals) must devote personal full-time attention, skill, and best efforts to the management and operation of the Tootl Business. After six months, a Designated Manager may be employed if approved by the franchisor and completes Initial Training. The Designated Manager must successfully complete training within 30 days of hiring and is not permitted other employment during the term. |
| Required Suppliers | Initial Marketing services, computer hardware, software, email marketing, and public relations services. Product samples and other supplies, services, computer hardware and software, and other equipment. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee must offer for sale all Approved Services and Approved Products (to the extent such products are designated in the future) which Tootl prescribes and only those products and services which Tootl prescribes. Franchisee may not offer any other services or products for sale without prior written authorization. Franchisee must maintain sufficient levels of drivers/vehicles. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None disclosed for past fiscal year. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Tootl does not offer direct or indirect financing. Tootl will not guarantee your note, lease, or other obligations. |
Tootl Transport Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$342K
Median Revenue
$412K
Revenue Range
$142K – $473K
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Tootl Transport Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordTootl Transport 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.
Tootl Transport System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
2
Tootl Transport currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 9 states: FL, KY, MI, NE, TX, IL, IN, VA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$127
Net Income
$-66,313
Total Assets
$113K
Audited by A&G LLP for year ending December 31st.
Tootl Transport Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Tootl Transport franchise ranges from $81,900 to $104,400, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,900. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Tootl Transport charges a royalty fee of Greater of 6% of monthly Gross Sales or Minimum Royalty Fee of gross sales, plus a Brand Fund Contribution: Currently 2% of Gross Sales each month (can increase to 3%). Local Advertising Requirement: Currently 2% of Gross Sales per month (can increase to 3%). contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Tootl Transport 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 Tootl Transport to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Tootl Transport franchise owners report average revenue of $342K and median revenue of $412K. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Tootl Transport has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $81,900-$104,400, a Greater of 6% of monthly Gross Sales or Minimum Royalty Fee 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 $49,900 and the total investment ranges from $81,900 to $104,400 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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