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Studio 6 FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026

The 2026 Studio 6 FDD lifts the high end of the Item 7 estimated initial investment from $2,150,000 to $9,700,000 (+$7,550,000) while the low end holds at $200,000; the change reflects new larger property formats added at the top of the range. System size stays at 300 locations.

Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · ClearlyFDD

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Low end of range$200,000$200,000unchanged
High end of range$2,150,000$9,700,000+$7,550,000
Full range$200,000–$2,150,000$200,000–$9,700,000

The Item 7 ceiling expands sharply between filings, widening the overall investment band from $1,950,000 to $9,500,000. The low end stays constant at $200,000, reflecting conversion of an existing property at the bottom of the range.

Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Total outlets (Item 20)300300unchanged

Studio 6 reports 300 locations in both the 2025 and 2026 filings — system size is unchanged year-over-year.

Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations

Studio 6 included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.

Item 6 — Ongoing Fees

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Royalty rate5%5%unchanged

The ongoing royalty rate remains 5% of Gross Room Revenues between filings; the initial franchise fee is unchanged at $25,000.

Frequently asked questions

Did the cost to open a Studio 6 franchise change in the 2026 FDD?

The 2026 FDD for Studio 6 states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $200,000–$9,700,000, against $200,000–$2,150,000 in the 2025 filing. The high end moves from $2,150,000 to $9,700,000 (+$7,550,000).

How many locations does Studio 6 have?

The 2026 FDD for Studio 6 reports 300 outlets in Item 20, against 300 in the 2025 filing — unchanged year-over-year.

Did Studio 6 change its royalty rate?

No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Studio 6 state a standard royalty of 5%.

Does Studio 6 disclose financial performance in its FDD?

Studio 6 included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.

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