The investment in a franchise carts and kiosk is affordable. This includes the equipment, build out cost and franchise fee. Term of a typical franchise is about 5 years and renewable. To provide continuous support, there are service fees like a percentage of gross sales. The average nowadays is 5%, which is paid to the franchisor. As for the supplies, there are franchisors where certain items known as proprietary are bought from the franchisor.

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