About The Plug Powered by AVANCE Franchise
The Plug Powered by AVANCE is a retail franchise specializing in printing, customization, and engraving services for apparel, paper products, and related items.
Franchising since 2023 under AVANCE Vinyl LLC, the brand offers both individual unit and area development opportunities, allowing owners to operate a single store or develop multiple locations within a designated territory.
The initial franchise fee is $50,000.
The Plug Powered by AVANCE Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$207K
Average Investment
$275K
Maximum Investment
$344K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Months 1 through 12: $138 per week; Months 13 through 120: 6% of Gross Sales for annualized Gross Sales up to $399,999.99; 4% of Gross Sales from $400,000 to $999,999.99; and 3% of Gross Sales of $1,000,000 or greater of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of Gross Sales, currently: 2% of Gross Sales for annualized Gross Sales up to $399,999.99; 1.5% of Gross Sales from $400,000 to $999,999.99; and 1% of Gross Sales of $1,000,000 or greater | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $206,651 – $343,955 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $207K–$344K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Months 1 through 12: $138 per week; Months 13 through 120: 6% of Gross Sales for annualized Gross Sales up to $399,999.99; 4% of Gross Sales from $400,000 to $999,999.99; and 3% of Gross Sales of $1,000,000 or greater) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of Gross Sales, currently: 2% of Gross Sales for annualized Gross Sales up to $399,999.99; 1.5% of Gross Sales from $400,000 to $999,999.99; and 1% of Gross Sales of $1,000,000 or greater) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $20,000 | $60,000 |
| Lease Deposits – Three Months | $6,000 | $13,393 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $2,900 | $8,000 |
| Equipment | $78,000 | $120,700 |
| Signage | $7,900 | $15,400 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sale System | $285 | $1,350 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $10,060 | $21,600 |
| Utility Deposits | $375 | $375 |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months | $117 | $350 |
| Travel for Initial Training | $3,000 | $7,300 |
| Professional Fees | $9,400 | $15,700 |
| Licenses and Permits | $100 | $500 |
| Printing, Stationery, and Office Supplies | $4,806 | $5,825 |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $11,208 | $18,462 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 75% of our then current initial franchise fee for all transfers, except $0 if transferee is an entity controlled and owned by the current franchisee |
| Renewal Fee | 15% of our then current initial franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | Up to $500 per month, currently $350 per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (if underreporting of 2% or greater) |
| Local Marketing | The greater of 1% of Gross Sales or $500 per month |
| Coaching Fee | $700 per month |
| Accounting Software Fee | $125 per month |
| Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives | As established by cooperative members, but not exceeding the greater of 1% of your Gross Sales or $500 per month |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | Our then current conference fee, not greater than $1,500 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Our then current training fee, currently $500 per person per day |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | Our then current daily rate per trainer, plus expenses we incur. Current rate is $500 per day |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | 5% of amount or $50, whichever is greater, or maximum fee allowed by law |
| Non-compliance | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Supplier Review | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Operations Manual Replacement Fee | $500 |
| Management Service | 20% of Gross Sales plus expenses |
| Relocation | Costs and expenses |
| Indemnification | Actual costs incurred by us |
| Legal Fees and Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| Post-Termination or Post-Expiration Expenses | Costs and expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial training: approximate three week period. System-Wide Training Program: not more than a total of five days in any calendar year. |
| Classroom Training | 26 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 94 hours |
| Training Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Additional Training | Supplemental on-site training may be required or requested, at $500 per trainer per day plus expenses. System-wide training programs may be established, offered at company-owned store in Colorado Springs or other designated location, with franchisees responsible for travel/lodging/wages. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | The smaller of a distance of 10 miles from the Store Location in all directions travelable by road or, a territory encompassing a population of 110,000 people. May be limited to physical boundaries of a shopping mall or similar facility with a captive market. |
| Description | Designated by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | One additional 10-year term |
| Renewal Fee | 15% of our then current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Compliance with agreement terms, 180-day written notice, sign current Franchise Agreement and related agreements, sign general release, remodel/upgrade store, secure legal right to occupy premises, owners/spouses guarantee renewal terms, complete additional training. |
| Transfer Fee | 75% of our then current initial franchise fee for all transfers, except $0 if transferee is an entity controlled and owned by the current franchisee |
| Transfer Conditions | Prior written consent (30 days notice), all monetary and other obligations satisfied, no default/material breach, transferee bound by agreement terms, transferee owners/spouses guarantee terms, franchisee/owners/spouses sign general release, assignment/ownership of approved location, assets transferred, transferee employees/directors/officers/independent contractors sign confidentiality agreement, franchisee subordinates transferee obligations to franchisor, franchisor approval not a warranty/guaranty, compliance with laws, transfer of business/lease/assets only with agreement transfer. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various defaults, including: insolvency/bankruptcy, abandonment, intentional non-compliance, operating in violation of laws posing health/safety threat, loss of leasehold, misleading financial data, unauthorized transfer, disclosure of confidential info, felony conviction, unethical conduct, failure to complete training, misuse of marks, failure to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws. Curable defaults (e.g., failure to pay fees, operational non-compliance) have 10 or 30-day cure periods. |
| Non-Compete Period | During term: no competitive business. Post-term: 24 months. |
| Non-Compete Details | During term: no owning >3% in competitive business, no operating/managing/funding/performing services for competitive business, no diverting customers, no violating confidentiality/know-how. Post-term: same as above, but restricted to Designated Territory and a 25-mile radius surrounding it, or 10-mile radius of any other The Plug Powered by AVANCE Store. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisee or Managing Owner must be personally responsible for day-to-day management and overall supervision. Managing Owner must complete initial training and be approved by franchisor. If multiple stores, each must be managed/supervised on-site by an Operating Manager. Owners and spouses must personally guarantee obligations and sign non-compete covenants. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisor or its affiliates, or designated suppliers. Parent company AVANCE Vinyl LLC is a designated supplier for System Supplies (heat presses, cutters, printers, screen printing supplies, rhinestone machines, embroidery supplies, vinyl, inks, adhesives, signage). |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase certain source-restricted goods and services (equipment, machinery, initial inventory, signage, POS system, credit card processing, online ordering/customer rewards/gift cards, branded items/marketing materials, insurance) from franchisor, affiliates, or designated/approved suppliers. Franchisor may designate exclusive suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We and/or our affiliates may receive rebates, payments and other material benefits from suppliers based on your purchases... As of the Issuance Date... we have not received revenue from suppliers from franchisee purchases of source restricted products or services. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation. |
The Plug Powered by AVANCE Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$140K – $481K
Sample Size
3 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
The Plug Powered by AVANCE Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Plug Powered by AVANCE 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.
The Plug Powered by AVANCE System Growth
Total Units
6
Franchised
1
Company-Owned
5
The Plug Powered by AVANCE currently operates 1 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$2K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending December 31.
The Plug Powered by AVANCE Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Plug Powered by AVANCE franchise ranges from $206,651 to $343,955, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Plug Powered by AVANCE charges a royalty fee of Months 1 through 12: $138 per week; Months 13 through 120: 6% of Gross Sales for annualized Gross Sales up to $399,999.99; 4% of Gross Sales from $400,000 to $999,999.99; and 3% of Gross Sales of $1,000,000 or greater of gross sales, plus a Up to 2% of Gross Sales, currently: 2% of Gross Sales for annualized Gross Sales up to $399,999.99; 1.5% of Gross Sales from $400,000 to $999,999.99; and 1% of Gross Sales of $1,000,000 or greater contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Plug Powered by AVANCE 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 The Plug Powered by AVANCE to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, The Plug Powered by AVANCE franchise owners report . This is based on a sample of 3 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Plug Powered by AVANCE has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $206,651-$343,955, a Months 1 through 12: $138 per week; Months 13 through 120: 6% of Gross Sales for annualized Gross Sales up to $399,999.99; 4% of Gross Sales from $400,000 to $999,999.99; and 3% of Gross Sales of $1,000,000 or greater 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 $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $206,651 to $343,955 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $11,208 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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