Detailed Information on Profile’s Initial Franchise Fee, Royalty Fee + 26 Other Fees (Items 5 and 6, 2022 FDD)

1. Initial Franchise Fee: $49,500

You must pay Profile an initial franchise fee when you sign the Franchise Agreement. Profile’s standard initial franchise fee is $49,500.

Profile currently discounts the initial franchise fee to $44,500 (i.e., a $5,000 discount) to veterans who have received a discharge (other than dishonorable), as well as any active-duty personnel.

2. Development Fee: see below

If Profile grants you the right to develop three or more units under a multi-unit area development agreement, you will sign its multi-unit area development agreement and pay it a development fee.

The development fee is calculated as the sum of the initial franchise fees due for each unit, calculated according to the discount formula described above. For example:

If you commit to develop three to five units within a development area, the development fee ranges from $125,000 (for three units) to $205,000 (for five units) ($45,000 for the first, plus $40,000 for each additional unit);

If you commit to develop six to nine units within a development area, the development fee is equal to $35,000 per unit and ranges from $210,000 (for six units) to $315,000 (for nine units); or

If you commit to develop 10 or more units within a development area, the development fee is equal to $30,000 per unit: $300,000 (for 10 units), plus $30,000 for each additional unit.

3. Profile Start-Up Kit: $112,500 to $134,500 for a stand-alone store, and $62,500 to $81,500 for an in-facility store

On or before opening, you must purchase from Profile or from its affiliate or designee a Profile Start-Up Kit.

The Profile Start-Up Kit includes furniture (e.g., chairs), fixtures (e.g., shelving and built-in workspace furnishings), and equipment (e.g., computer system and body scanning equipment) to start the franchised business.

The current cost is estimated to be $112,500 to $134,500 for a stand-alone store, and $62,500 to $81,500 for an in-facility store, depending on the size and configuration of your premises, and this fee is non-refundable and is to be in a lump sum.

4. Initial Product Inventory, Exterior Signage: initial product inventory: $20,000 to $25,000 for a stand-alone store and $12,500 to $20,000 for an in-facility store; exterior signage: $9,000 to $13,000 for a stand-alone store and $0 to $7,500 for an in-facility store

You must also purchase from Profile or from its affiliate or designee your initial product inventory and exterior signage.

The cost of the initial product inventory is currently estimated to range from $20,000 to $25,000 for a stand-alone store and $12,500 to $20,000 for an in-facility store, and is non-refundable and is to be paid in a lump sum prior to opening.

The cost of the exterior signage is currently estimated to be $9,000 to $13,000 for a stand-alone store and $0 to $7,500 for an in-facility store, and is non-refundable.

5. Specific Build-Out Materials: $25,500 to $29,500 for a stand-alone store and $5,000 to $7,200 for an in-facility store

Prior to opening, you must purchase from Profile or from its affiliate or designee the flooring, lighting, and graphics that it specifies.

Profile estimates that the purchase of these specific build-out materials will range from $25,500 to $29,500 for a stand-alone store and $5,000 to $7,200 for an in-facility store.

These materials are currently purchased from Profile’s affiliate, Profile Products.

6. Royalty Fee: 5% of Gross Revenue

Due Date: Weekly.

7. Marketing Fund Contribution: 2% of weekly Gross Revenue

Due Date: Weekly.

8. Multi-Area Marketing, Marketing Cooperatives, or Local Marketing: amount Profile designates, not to exceed 2% of Gross Revenue

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Due Date: At such times and manner as Profile specifies, or as required by any cooperative.

9. Technology Fee: then-current fees; currently estimated to be $150 to $400 per month

Due Date: At such times and manner as Profile specifies, currently expected to be monthly.

Profile has the right to impose a fee for the development and use of system technology.

10. ProfileOne (Web-based Profile Center Management System): then-current fees; currently $995 per month per franchised business (includes licensing for up to 5 employees). Additional user licenses can be purchased according to the fee schedule.

Due Date: At such times and manner as Profile specifies, currently monthly on the fifth day of each month.

Subject to annual increase.

11. Profile Coaches – Coach Education Fees: then-current fees; currently, $250 per person for new coach certification; $20 per month per coach ongoing

Due Date: Upon demand.

If you hire a new coach, $250 will be charged to train the new coach. A fee of $20 is charged per month per coach to maintain the certification.

In addition, if the training is conducted exclusively for your attendees, other fees may apply.

12. Profile Manager – Manager Education and Training Fees (includes Business Development and Sales Training): then-current fees; currently, $500 per person for new manager training; after 12 months, $250 per year for ongoing manager training

Due Date: Upon demand.

Manager training fees are in addition to required coach certifications and fees.

Manager training fees include Business Development education.

If the training is conducted exclusively for your attendees, other fees may apply.

13. Business Development Personnel – Education Fees: then-current fees, currently, $125 per person for new business development training

Due Date: Upon demand.

Business development training fees are charged for specialty training on business development activities.

Annual and updated training may be offered at your expense.

14. Sales Training Education – Educational Fees: then-current fees; currently, $125 per person for new sales training

Due Date: Upon demand.

Sales training fees are charged for specialty training on business development activities. Annual and updated training may be offered at your expense.

15. Additional or Advanced Training: then-current fees; currently, up to $1,000 per person per training session

Due Date: Upon demand.

If the training is conducted exclusively for your attendees, other fees may apply.

16. Audits: cost of audit, plus interest at the maximum rate allowable by law

Due Date: Immediately upon receipt of invoice.

Payable only if an audit reveals that you have underreported to Profile.

17. Administrative Fee: $250 per enforcement effort (i.e., written or verbal notification and follow up) for noncompliance with Profile System standards, and $250 per week for each week that the issue remains unresolved

Due Date: Upon demand.

Profile may assess an administrative fee to compensate it for its time.

18. Transfer Fee: 50% of the then-existing initial fee or up to $15,000 if transferee is a current franchisee, plus a 10% commission on the gross transfer price (excluding real property) if Profile found the buyer for you

Due Date: Upon application for consent to transfer.

Payable when you transfer your franchise.

19. Renewal Fee: $5,000 for first renewal; variable for subsequent renewals

Due Date: At least six months before the end of the initial or any renewal term.

The fee for each subsequent renewal will be determined by the renewal agreement.

20. Damages, Liquidated Damages, Costs, and Attorneys’ Fees: will vary under circumstances

Due Date: As incurred.

Payable only if Profile incurs damages or expenses, or if it prevails in arbitration or litigation.

You pay liquidated damages of $500 per day for each day you continue to operate the Franchised Business using Profile’s Marks or systems, after expiration, termination, or transfer.

21. Credit Card Convenience Fee: will vary under circumstances, but typically 2.5%-3% of total amount billed

Due Date: As incurred.

For payments of royalties, fees, products, and other amounts billed to you under the Franchise Agreement, Profile may charge a pass-through credit card convenience fee as permitted by applicable law.

22. Late Charges and Interest: $100 per late payment or late report, plus 18% per annum; or the maximum amounts allowed by law

Due Date: Upon demand.

Payable if you fail to pay amounts owed to Profile when due, or file late reports.

23. Indemnification: will vary under the circumstances

Due Date: As incurred.

You must indemnify Profile if it is held liable for claims by others arising out of or relating to your franchise business or your operations.

24. Supplier Review Fee: Profile’s direct and indirect costs, subject to a minimum non-refundable fee of $2,000

Due Date: $2,000 due upon submission of your request; remainder due as incurred.

Profile’s costs include third-party testing cost, and a reasonable reimbursement of its time for it to evaluate your request.

25. Upgrading, Modernization, and Maintenance Costs: your costs and expenses which will vary, but are estimated at from $500 to $5,000 annually

Due Date: Upon demand.

Renovation is required every five years, and six months before the time of each renewal, to Profile’s specifications.

You must maintain and upgrade annually Computer Systems, as Profile may prescribe.

26. Securities Offering Costs: varies

Due Date: Upon demand.

If you offer securities, Profile must review the prospectus or other offering documents and you will pay its costs. There is a minimum non-refundable fee of $5,000 that you will pay upon submitting an application for Profile’s review.

27. Management Fees (if Profile must operate your facility as a result of your default): Profile’s expenses, plus $500 per franchised business per day