About Stratos Jets Franchise
Stratos Jets is a private aviation brokerage franchise that connects clients with charter flights through a network of vetted aircraft operators.
The brand offers a concierge level booking experience for business executives, high net worth individuals, and organizations that require on demand air travel.
Each franchise owner acts as a local broker, arranging flights and building relationships with clients who value convenience, flexibility, and personalized service.
Stratos Jets Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$225K
Average Investment
$244K
Maximum Investment
$263K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $200,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 3% of Net Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3% of Net Revenue; we reserve the right to increase this to up to 5% of Net Revenue | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $224,950 – $263,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $225K–$263K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (3% of Net Revenue) and marketing fee (3% of Net Revenue; we reserve the right to increase this to up to 5% of Net Revenue) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee1 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Equipment, Computer, Printer, Phone, Internet Access and Software | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $250 | $1,000 |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $2,500 | $17,000 |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) | $15,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 if you transfer to a third party or $500 if you transfer to a corporation or other entity with the same ownership |
| Renewal Fee | $25,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently, 8% of Net Revenue |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit |
| Operations Fee | 26% of Net Revenue |
| Management Assistance | Our then current fee |
| Risk Reserve Fund Fee | The greater of $50,000 or an amount equal to that charged to customer |
| Penalty for Failure to Achieve minimum Profitability | $5,000 per month |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 66 hours |
| Classroom Training | 39 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 27 Hours |
| Training Location | Orlando, FL/Online |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require Franchisee to complete additional training at a location determined in Franchisor's sole discretion. Your Principal Executive must attend a national business meeting or our annual convention for up to 3 days each year in the event that we decide to host an annual convention. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | No restrictions |
| Description | You will not receive an exclusive 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. You will not have exclusive rights to customers or any specific geographic location. We specifically reserve the right to: (1) operate competing franchise systems with different trademarks; (2) establish company-owned or franchised businesses at any location; (3) sell products or services through alternative channels of distribution including online sales; and (4) compete with you in any manner not expressly prohibited by this Agreement. While your primary office location is not required to be within any specific territory, you must obtain our prior written approval for your proposed location and any subsequent relocations. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years from date of franchise agreement |
| Renewal Term | one (1) additional 10-year term |
| Renewal Fee | $25,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, you must: not be in material breach of the Franchise Agreement or of any other agreement with us and must have substantially complied with the operating standards and other criteria contained in the Manual or otherwise communicated in writing by us; execute the then current form of Franchise Agreement, which may differ in material ways that are not reasonably foreseeable at this time, but may include material differences in territorial boundaries and economic terms, including the amount of royalties and National Marketing Fees or entirely new categories of fees or mandatory expense; give us written notice at least six months, but not more than nine months, prior to the end of the term of this Agreement of your desire to renew; must not, during the preceding term, have engaged in any business dealings in relation with the Franchised Business or yourself which are unethical, dishonest or otherwise could cause harm to the Marks, us, any other franchisee, the goodwill associated with the Marks, or to any customer, client or vendor of you, us or of another franchisee; and have paid to Franchisor a renewal fee at least 15 days prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement in an amount equal to $25,000. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | We will approve a proposed transfer if: you are current in payment of all fees and charges to us and any of our related companies; you are not in material breach of the Franchise Agreement or of any other agreement between us; you have paid in full all debts in connection with the Franchised Business; the assignee must have agreed to assume all of the obligations of the Franchised Business; the assignee must execute a disclosure form containing a waiver and release of any claim against us for any amount(s) paid to, or representation(s) made by you or any omission by you to disclose facts, material or otherwise; you execute a mutual termination of the Franchise Agreement and a general release, or an assignment of this Agreement and a general release, and an agreement to defend, hold harmless and indemnify us from any claim by the assignee; the assignee must pay us a Transfer Fee in the amount of $15,000 and execute the then current form of Franchise Agreement or an assumption of this Agreement; the assignee must successfully complete the then current initial training program at the assignee's sole cost and expense; the assignee must have met our then current standards Franchisor for experience, financial strength, reputation and character required of new or renewal Franchisees; the assignee must obtain such approvals as may be required to assume occupancy and possession and the continuing obligations relating to the lease or possession of the Premises, unless a new location has been approved in writing by us; and we must have been given at least 30 business days written first right of refusal by you, upon the same terms as those agreed upon by you with any proposed assignee. |
| Termination for Cause | We may terminate your franchise agreement upon at least thirty days’ notice and opportunity to cure (or longer if required by law) if you are in breach of any term of the Franchise Agreement or of any other agreement between us or any of our affiliates. We may terminate the Franchise Agreement upon at least 72 hours’ notice and opportunity to cure (or longer if required by law) for occurrence of specific events including failure to pay, bankruptcy, abandonment, sublicense violations, ownership changes in entity, failure to permit audit, violation of laws, felony conviction, failure to operate under Marks, or unethical business dealings. The Franchise Agreement will automatically terminate without notice or an opportunity to cure upon three willful and material breaches of the same term within a twelve-month period, bankruptcy/insolvency, voluntary abandonment, felony conviction, or failure to commence operations within 60 days. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of this Agreement and for a period of 24 months following the effective date of any termination, expiration or non-renewal |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the Agreement, Franchisee shall not engage, directly or indirectly, in any business the same as or similar to the Franchised Business or which competes with Franchisor or other franchisees, including jet chartering and flight reservation services, or operate any other business from the Premises. After termination or expiration, for 24 months, Franchisee will not, individually or with others, directly or indirectly: (a) compete with Franchisor or its franchisees in brokering charter flights or similar businesses; (b) solicit or divert customers, franchisees, or vendors from Franchisor or its franchisees; or (c) solicit or hire employees of Franchisor or its franchisees from the prior one-year period. Franchisee also agrees not to disclose Trade Secrets. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You (or at least one of your principals if you are a corporation, partnership, or other entity) must personally supervise the day-to-day operations of your Franchised Business. You must devote your personal full-time attention and best efforts to the management and operation of your Franchised Business. If you are a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity, you may, however, delegate the day-to-day operation of your Franchised Business to your Manager. We must approve your Manager and your Manager must successfully complete our initial training program before assuming any managerial responsibility. Your Franchised Business must, at all times during operating hours, be staffed with at least one individual who has successfully completed our initial training program. |
| Required Suppliers | We have the right to require you to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items related to establishing or operating your business either (1) from us, our designee or suppliers approved by us, or (2) according to our specifications. Specific obligations include professional liability insurance, specified software and hardware, and all required equipment and supplies from approved suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must obtain and maintain throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement professional liability insurance coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 in the annual aggregate. Your policy must list us and our affiliates as additional insureds, must include a waiver of subrogation in favor of us and our affiliates, must be primary and non-contributing with any insurance carried by us or our affiliates, and must stipulate that we receive 30 days’ prior written notice of cancellation. You must purchase (or lease) the software and hardware, and related software and hardware, that we specify. You must purchase all required equipment and supplies from our approved suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we did not derive any revenue from the required purchases and leases by franchisees. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | We offer two alternative financing arrangements for payment of the initial Franchise Fee, subject to our sole and absolute discretion. Each option requires the personal guarantee of all owners of the Franchisee. Option 1: Quarterly Installment Payments allows payment of the $200,000 Franchise Fee in four equal quarterly installments of $50,000 over the first year, with no interest if not in default. Option 2: Performance-Based Payments allows payment of the Franchise Fee as 5% of Net Revenue per flight until $200,000 is paid or the Franchise Agreement expires (up to 10 years), with no interest if in compliance. If Option 1 defaults, the remaining balance transitions to Option 2. All unpaid balances are forgiven if the Franchise Agreement expires after 10 years without earlier termination. |
Stratos Jets Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Stratos Jets 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.
Stratos Jets 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.
Stratos Jets Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordStratos Jets 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.
Stratos Jets System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Stratos Jets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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)
Revenue
$15.9M
Net Income
$-45,859
Total Assets
$1.3M
Audited by SCHAFER, TSCHOPP, WHITCOMB, MITCHELL & SHERIDAN, LLP for year ending December 31.
Stratos Jets Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Stratos Jets franchise ranges from $224,950 to $263,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $200,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Stratos Jets charges a royalty fee of 3% of Net Revenue of gross sales, plus a 3% of Net Revenue; we reserve the right to increase this to up to 5% of Net Revenue contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Stratos Jets 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 Stratos Jets to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Stratos Jets 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.
Stratos Jets has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $224,950-$263,000, a 3% of Net Revenue 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 $200,000 and the total investment ranges from $224,950 to $263,000 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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