About Far & Dotter Franchise
Far and Dotter is a holistic wellness center franchise backed by Curio Investment, LLC, offering a unique combination of services including a holistic pharmacy, a licensed cannabis dispensary, and in some locations a wellness spa.
With a franchise fee of $40,000 and franchising since 2021, the brand provides a comprehensive approach to alternative and holistic health that sets it apart from single focus wellness concepts.
Each Far and Dotter Wellness Center emphasizes individualized patient care, offering a full complement of approved products and services that address health and wellness from multiple angles.
Far & Dotter Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$1.2M
Average Investment
$1.3M
Maximum Investment
$1.5M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Fund, if established); At least 1% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising); Up to 1% of Gross Sales (Advertising Cooperative, if established) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $1,189,750 – $1,475,750 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $1.2M–$1.5M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Fund, if established); At least 1% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising); Up to 1% of Gross Sales (Advertising Cooperative, if established)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Pre-Opening Franchisee Training Expenses | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Lease Payments | $14,000 | $20,000 |
| Construction Services Fees & ADA Inspection Fee | $10,000 | $12,500 |
| Center Design & Build-out Costs | $400,000 | $490,000 |
| Fixtures, Furniture & Equipment | $225,000 | $275,000 |
| Decor & Signage | $15,000 | $19,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $140,000 | $160,000 |
| Supplies | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $5,000 | $7,000 |
| Computer System & Required Software | $51,000 | $57,000 |
| Security System | $90,000 | $100,000 |
| Utility Costs & Deposits | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Prepaid Insurance Premiums | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Cannabis License | $20,000 | $70,000 |
| Permits & Licenses | $4,750 | $5,250 |
| Professional Services | $16,000 | $21,000 |
| Salaries | $120,000 | $150,000 |
| Additional Funds for three months | $10,000 | $15,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $20,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $20,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently, up to $4,000/month |
| Audit Fee | Amount of our costs and expenses, including travel, lodging, and wage expenses, and reasonable accounting and legal fees/costs |
| Interest | 18% per annum, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less |
| Administrative Services Fee | Up to $2,500 per month |
| Cannabis License Late Renewal Fee | $20,000 |
| Premises Inspection | Cost of our reasonable time and expenses incurred in correcting any deficiencies |
| Relocation | $10,000 |
| Insurance | Cost of insurance and, if not obtained by you, our procurement expense |
| Indemnification | Cost of liability |
| Collection Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Cost of collection and attorneys’ fees |
| Website Hosting Fee | Then-current fee (currently $0) |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial Training Program: approximately two weeks; Virtual Training Requirement: approximately 40 hours and approximately 100 hours |
| Classroom Training | Initial Training Program: 44 hours; Virtual Training Requirement: 140 hours (40-hour course + 100-hour course) |
| On-the-Job Training | Initial Training Program: 68 hours; Virtual Training Requirement: 0 hours |
| Training Location | Initial Training Program: Timonium, Maryland; Virtual Training Requirement: Online virtual classroom |
| Additional Training | You may have to pay a fee for these programs. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | You will not receive an exclusive territory (or any territory). You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 20 years |
| Renewal Term | one consecutive term of five years |
| Renewal Fee | $20,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Give timely notice; renovate physical premises; not be in default (or have been in default); have right to possess premises; sign then-current franchise agreement, which may contain materially different terms and conditions than your initial Franchise Agreement; sign a general release; comply with training requirements; pay a successor franchise fee of $20,000; have satisfied all monetary obligations; be current on all obligations to your landlord, suppliers, and others with whom you do business; and be in compliance with all requirements regarding your Cannabis License. |
| Transfer Fee | $20,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Timely written notification to us of the proposed transfer; our prior written consent; your monetary and other obligations to us and our affiliates have been satisfied; you are not in default of any provision of any agreement with us or our affiliates; transferor signs a general release; transferee either enters into a written assignment or signs our then-current franchise agreement; transferee meets our qualifications; you remain liable for all obligations to us that arose before the transfer and sign all instruments we reasonably request to evidence that liability; transferee and transferee’s Dispensary Owner, Assistant Managers, and Clinical Director (if any) complete any training programs then in effect; the transfer agreement’s terms are acceptable to us; transferee agrees to refurbish your Center to conform to the then-current image for new Far & Dotter Wellness Centers; you pay to us a transfer fee of $20,000; if your obligations under the Franchise Agreement or any ancillary agreement between you and us were guaranteed by the transferor, the transferee executes a guarantee; if you are a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, and the proposed transfer is of ownership interests in you, the transferee must obtain a Cannabis License (if required) prior to any such transfer; if there is a proposed change in the Dispensary Owner, you must obtain from regulatory authorities, prior to any such transfer, written approval of the new Dispensary Owner and a Cannabis License; and others. |
| Termination for Cause | We have the right to terminate with cause. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the Franchise Agreement and for two years after termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the Franchise Agreement, you may not own, maintain, operate, engage in, be employed by, provide any assistance or advice to, or have any interest in any business that (a) is substantially similar to a Far & Dotter Wellness Center or (b) offers or sells any products or services the same as or similar to products or services offered by a Far & Dotter Wellness Center under the System. For two years after termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, you may not own, maintain, operate, engage in, be employed by, provide any assistance or advice to, or have any interest in any business that (1) is substantially similar to a Far & Dotter Wellness Center or offers or sells products or services the same as or similar to products or services offered by a Far & Dotter Wellness Center under the System and (2) is located within (a) the county in which you operated your Center, (b) the municipality in which you operated your Center, (c) 50 miles of your Center, (d) 50 miles of any other Far & Dotter Wellness Center; or (e) the state in which you operated your Center. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Your Dispensary Owner will be principally responsible for the management and operation of your Far & Dotter Wellness Center. Your Center must also have two Assistant Managers. In addition, if required by us or applicable state law, you must also have a Clinical Director who is a state-licensed health care practitioner (Pharmacist recommended). We expect that you will need to hire your Assistant Managers and, if required, your Clinical Director (if s/he is not also the Dispensary Owner) at least two months before your Center opens for business. The Dispensary Owner must work at least 48 hours each week on-site at the Center. In addition, if we or applicable state law requires, your Clinical Director (if your Center has one and if s/he is not also the Dispensary Owner) or another designated clinician must be on-site at least 30 hours per week or such greater amount of time as is required by local, state, or other applicable law. Your Clinical Director and each designated clinician, if any, must maintain at all times his or her professional clinical license(s) in the state where your Far & Dotter Wellness Center is located. |
| Required Suppliers | Approved and/or designated suppliers (which may include us or our affiliates), including CWCS, Curio Manufacturing, Curio Cultivation, and Curio IP for Far & Dotter-branded and affiliate-branded products. A Contract Manufacturer may be the only approved supplier of Licensed Products in states where the franchisor or its affiliates are not licensed to operate. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must purchase all products and services for which we have established standards or specifications solely from suppliers that we approve and/or designate (which may be us or our affiliates). If we designate a specific supplier for specified products or equipment, you must use that supplier for the specified product or equipment. You must not purchase or acquire any cannabis-related products from any supplier outside of the state where your Far & Dotter Wellness Center is located. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We and our affiliates will derive revenue from franchisees’ required purchases of these products. Curio IP may derive revenue from franchisees’ required purchases of Licensed Products. We estimate that your proportion of the cost of goods and services purchased or leased from us or our affiliates will be approximately 28% of your total cost of purchases and leases required in establishing your Far & Dotter Wellness Center, and approximately 25% to 50% of the total cost of purchases and leases required in operating your Far & Dotter Wellness Center. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Our affiliate, the Curio WMBE Fund, LLC (the “Fund”), provides a package of startup and exit financing to qualified Fund-sponsored Franchisees (women, minorities, and members of traditionally underrepresented groups). The Fund provides startup capital and financing, as well as potential access to a line of credit. For Fund-sponsored Franchisees, the Fund contributes $400,000 for a 40% ownership interest in the Fund-sponsored LLC and loans up to $560,000 (under an Equity Loan Agreement) to support the franchisee's initial capital contribution, requiring a minimum cash contribution of $40,000 for a 60% ownership interest. The Equity Loan Promissory Note accrues interest at a fixed rate of 4% per year, payable over a five-year term, with no prepayment penalty. The Fund also offers a revolving credit facility up to $150,000 under a Revolving Loan Agreement, with a fixed interest rate of 6% per year, to support short-term working capital needs. |
Far & Dotter Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Far & Dotter does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Far & Dotter 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.
Far & Dotter Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordFar & Dotter has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD.
Bankruptcy History DisclosedA bankruptcy disclosure is present in this FDD.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Far & Dotter System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Far & Dotter currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-1,636,026
Total Assets
$382K
Audited by ELLIN & TUCKER Certified Public Accountants for year ending December 31.
Far & Dotter Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Far & Dotter franchise ranges from $1,189,750 to $1,475,750, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Far & Dotter charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Fund, if established); At least 1% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising); Up to 1% of Gross Sales (Advertising Cooperative, if established) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Far & Dotter 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 Far & Dotter to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Far & Dotter does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Far & Dotter has been franchising since 2021. The FDD shows an investment range of $1,189,750-$1,475,750, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and no 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 $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $1,189,750 to $1,475,750 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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