ITEMS 5–7 · 2026 FDD
How much is a Speedy Freight franchise?
Per Speedy Freight's 2026 FDD, the initial franchise fee is $49,500 (Item 5) and the total initial investment runs $75K–$194K (Item 7); once open, you pay an ongoing royalty of 30.0% of gross sales (Item 6).
$49,500
one-time, to buy in
30.0%
of gross sales, ongoing
$75K–$194K
franchisor's own estimate
| Cost line | Speedy Freight | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee ITEM 5 | $49,500 | $47,500 |
| Ongoing royalty ITEM 6 | 30.0% | — |
| Total initial investment ITEM 7 | $75K–$194K | $78K–$131K |
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The buy-in is the smaller number. The larger one is the drag: 30.0% of every sale leaves before rent, labor, or your salary — so breakeven depends on volume you cannot know from the FDD; use the Item 19 figures as a starting point, not a promise.
To open (Item 7)
$75K–$194K
all-in investment range
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$49,500
upfront, one-time
Royalty (Item 6)
30%
a revenue split, not a royalty on sales
Item 6 lists 30% — at that level it is a revenue split between franchisor and franchisee, not a royalty charged on your sales. This estimator can't model a split; read Item 6 and the franchise agreement for what the percentage applies to and who collects the revenue.
This is not profit. It covers what the FDD fixes: what you put in, and the royalty you owe on sales. Your take-home depends on labor, rent, supplies, and the months to breakeven, none of which the FDD fixes for your unit (some Item 19s include cost data — read it).
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How much is a Speedy Freight franchise?
Per Speedy Freight's 2026 FDD, opening a franchise requires an initial franchise fee of $49,500 (Item 5) and a total initial investment of $75K–$194K (Item 7). Item 7 is the franchisor's own estimate — treat the low end as a floor, not a budget.
What royalty does Speedy Freight charge?
Speedy Freight charges an ongoing royalty of 30.0% of gross sales, per Item 6 of its 2026 FDD.
Does Speedy Freight tell you what franchisees earn?
Partly — Speedy Freight makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its 2026 FDD, reporting a median unit volume of $1.1M. Unit revenue is not owner profit: subtract royalties, ad fund, rent, labor, and debt service.
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