FDD Year-over-Year Comparison

Studio 6 FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026

Studio 6's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $7,251,341–$11,517,088, against $6,812,341–$9,217,088 in the 2025 filing.

Source: WI DFI state filings · Updated September 2026 · Clearly FDD

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

	2025 FDD	2026 FDD	Change
Low end of range	$6,812,341	$7,251,341	+$439,000 (+6.4%)
High end of range	$9,217,088	$11,517,088	+$2,300,000 (+25.0%)
Full range	$6,812,341–$9,217,088	$7,251,341–$11,517,088

The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $7,251,341–$11,517,088, against $6,812,341–$9,217,088 in the 2025 filing.

Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)

	2025 FDD	2026 FDD	Change
Total outlets (Item 20)	273	300	+27 (+9.9%)

Studio 6 reports 300 locations in the 2026 FDD, against 273 in the 2025 filing — an increase of 27 outlets (+9.9%).

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 FDD	2026 FDD	Change
Royalty rate	5%	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 $7,251,341–$11,517,088, against $6,812,341–$9,217,088 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $6,812,341 to $7,251,341 (+$439,000 (+6.4%)) and the high end moves from $9,217,088 to $11,517,088 (+$2,300,000 (+25.0%)).

How many locations does Studio 6 have?

The 2026 FDD for Studio 6 reports 300 outlets in Item 20, against 273 in the 2025 filing — 27 more.

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?