How much does a 101 Mobility franchise cost?
A single 101 Mobility Territory has a disclosed Estimated Initial Investment of $196,000 to $281,100. The separate 2026 table for the purchase of three Territories shows $299,000 to $384,100. These are Item 7 totals, not minimum cash-on-hand requirements and not the same as the Initial Franchise Fee.
Data basis: 101 Mobility Franchise Systems, LLC; U.S. Franchise Disclosure Document issued May 15, 2026; single-Territory and three-Territory disclosures; Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 17; FDD pp. 4-19 and 31-35 as applicable. Information checked July 16, 2026. No matching 2026 FDD was verified on the franchisor's public website, so FDD Item and page citations in this article are intentionally unlinked. Current brand and qualification information was checked against the official U.S. franchise information.
The 2026 range includes the $74,000 Initial Franchise Fee and $50,000 to $75,000 of Additional Funds for the first six months. It does not assign a dollar amount to Licenses and Permits, so local licensing costs remain unresolved even though they appear as an Item 7 category. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 11-14.
Capital snapshot
The most important figures answer different questions: the franchise fee is paid for Territory rights, Additional Funds are part of the Item 7 total, liquidity and Net Worth are qualification thresholds, and percentage fees continue after opening.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Item 5, p. 4; Item 6, pp. 5-10; Item 7, pp. 11-14. Liquidity and Net Worth: official franchise FAQs, checked July 16, 2026.
The official Available Territories page currently displays a lower start-up range of $190,000 to $277,100. That conflicts with the May 15, 2026 FDD. For the current legal cost disclosure, use Item 7's $196,000 to $281,100 single-Territory range.
What is included in the $196,000 to $281,100 range?
The single-Territory total combines the Initial Franchise Fee with premises, vehicle, equipment, technology, training, insurance, launch advertising, and six months of operating capital. A line-item reconciliation of the disclosed numeric ranges reproduces the official total; the separate Licenses and Permits row is marked “Varies” and therefore contributes no stated amount to that reconciliation.
Territory rights, premises, and operating base
These expenditures secure the Territory and establish the required light-industrial business office and warehouse, vehicle, signage, and office infrastructure described in the 2026 FDD.
| Item 7 expenditure | Disclosed amount | When paid | What the range covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $74,000 | When the Franchise Agreement is signed | First Territory rights; also includes the specified technology package and start-up marketing kit. |
| Vehicle and Signage | $15,000-$25,000 | As incurred | Down payment and six monthly payments for one installation vehicle, outfitting, and one vehicle wrap. |
| Lease and Utility Security Deposits and Initial Monthly Payments | $13,500-$27,000 | As incurred | One-month deposit plus six months of rent and utilities for an assumed 2,000-2,500 square-foot office/warehouse. |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0-$5,000 | Upon signing / as incurred | Office build-out with attached garage bay; a landlord allowance may reduce the cost. |
| Office Furniture and Fixtures | $500-$2,500 | As incurred | Furniture, fixtures, suppliers, and contractor costs. |
| Signage | $2,000-$6,000 | As incurred | Entrance-door lettering and permitted exterior office signage. |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $6,300-$7,500 | As incurred | Computers, monitors, printer, and supplies; the low end assumes some existing hardware. |
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 11-13; Item 5, p. 4.
Equipment, opening activity, and working capital
The remaining categories cover demonstration equipment, minimal initial inventory, software, training expenses, insurance, professional advice, launch activity, warehouse setup, and the first six months of operating needs.
| Item 7 expenditure | Disclosed amount | When paid | What the range covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $12,000-$18,000 | As incurred | Installed demonstration equipment and minimal inventory, including examples such as an auto lift, stair lifts, ramps, and lift chairs. |
| Initial Software | $2,700-$5,400 | As incurred | Six months of required software payments, including QuickBooks Online Plus at the FDD's stated current rate. |
| Training | $5,500-$9,200 | As incurred | Third-party online training plus trainee travel, lodging, meals, wages, and related expenses for initial training. |
| Initial Launch Advertising | $4,000-$6,000 | From pre-opening into the first four months | Advertising beginning two weeks before opening through the first four months; approved optional promotions may cost more. |
| Business and Vehicle Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $8,000-$12,000 | As incurred | Deposits and the first six months of required business and vehicle coverage. |
| Professional Fees | $500-$5,000 | As incurred | Attorney, accountant, entity-formation, licensing, and other professional review costs. |
| Licenses and Permits | Varies | As incurred | State and local requirements; no dollar estimate is disclosed. |
| Additional Funds - Initial 6 Months | $50,000-$75,000 | As incurred | Operating capital for payroll, fuel, card fees, advertising, insurance, recruiting, taxes, deposits, supplies, equipment, and miscellaneous items. |
| Warehouse Supplies and Shelving | $2,000-$3,500 | As incurred | Pallet jack and inventory shelving. |
| Official single-Territory total | $196,000-$281,100 | Official Item 7 total; Additional Funds are already included. | |
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 11-14. Training structure is also described on the official training and support page.
Additional Funds, occupancy, and the installation vehicle have the largest disclosed dollar ranges among the selected variable categories. Exact endpoints are labeled; the chart does not use midpoints.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 11-13. Official ranges only; no averages or midpoints calculated.
Do not add the $50,000 to $75,000 Additional Funds range on top of the official total. It is already included in $196,000 to $281,100. Item 7 lists employee salaries and wages among the covered uses, but it does not expressly say that owner compensation is included.
How does buying multiple Territories change the cost?
The 2026 FDD provides a separate three-Territory total of $299,000 to $384,100. It does not multiply the single-Territory total by three because additional contiguous Territories may share one business office and some premises, furniture, signage, equipment, license, and permit costs may be reduced or avoided.
The 101 Mobility Territory cost structure
Separate Franchise Agreements are signed for additional Territories. The franchise-fee schedule declines by Territory, while the non-fee investment range is carried over from the single-Territory table.
Single Territory
$196,000-$281,100Includes a $74,000 Initial Franchise Fee and all numeric Item 7 categories.
Three Territories
$299,000-$384,100Includes $177,000 of Initial Franchise Fees plus $122,000-$207,100 of other initial investment.
Franchise-fee schedule
$74k / $59k / $44kFirst Territory, second Territory, then third or any subsequent Territory.
Qualified veteran reduction
$10,000Discount applies to the first Territory's Initial Franchise Fee, subject to the FDD's ownership and documentation conditions.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5, p. 4; Item 7, pp. 12-14.
The Item 1 offer also allows start-up businesses and conversions of existing businesses, but Item 7 does not publish a separate conversion investment range. A conversion candidate therefore needs a written reconciliation showing which single-Territory categories are reusable, replaced, or still required.
When is the money paid?
The largest fixed payment occurs when each Franchise Agreement is signed, while most other Item 7 expenditures are paid as the site, vehicle, equipment, software, insurance, and training are secured. Ongoing Royalty Fees begin when the Franchised Business starts operating.
The FDD cover states that the document must be received at least 14 calendar days before a binding agreement is signed or a payment is made to the franchisor or an affiliate. The FTC Franchise Rule Compliance Guide explains the federal disclosure framework.
The first-Territory fee is $74,000, due in a lump sum when the Franchise Agreement is executed and nonrefundable upon payment. Each additional Territory requires a separate Franchise Agreement and its applicable fee.
Lease deposits, rent and utility payments, vehicle financing and outfitting, office equipment, signage, demonstration equipment, insurance, and warehouse supplies are generally paid as incurred.
The $5,500-$9,200 Training range is incurred around online and initial training. Initial Launch Advertising runs from two weeks before opening through the first four operating months; current paid-search amounts may be collected after opening.
Additional Funds of $50,000-$75,000 are drawn as operating needs arise. Royalty and Marketing Fees begin with operations; the Technology Fee begins when technology products or services are first received.
Source: 2026 FDD cover; Item 5, p. 4; Item 6, pp. 5-7; Item 7, pp. 11-13. The franchisor's published candidate sequence is described on its official steps-to-ownership page.
Which fees continue after 101 Mobility opens?
The continuing cost contract is led by a tiered Royalty Fee, a current Marketing Fee, possible Local Marketing spending, a monthly Technology Fee per Territory, and a minimum quarterly royalty floor that begins with the third full operating quarter.
| Continuing obligation | Amount or basis | Timing | Cost interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 7%, 6%, or 5% of Gross Sales | Weekly | 7% up to $500,000; 6% over $500,000 through $1 million; 5% over $1 million. Calculated separately for each Territory. |
| Minimum Royalty Fee | $2,100 / $3,600 / $5,400 per quarter | Quarterly | A floor, not an extra percentage fee: the franchisee pays the difference when the inside-Territory percentage royalty for the prior three months is lower. |
| Marketing Fee | 2% of weekly Gross Sales currently; maximum 4% of annual Gross Sales | Weekly | The FDD says this is not an advertising-fund contribution. |
| Local Marketing | Up to 2% of Gross Sales | Monthly spending requirement | Approved activity within the Territory; required cooperative contributions are credited toward this requirement. |
| Technology Fee | $125 current per Territory; up to $500 | Monthly | Includes the first three email accounts; each additional account is currently $10 per month. |
| Third-Party Call Answering, Lead, and Scheduling Service | $300-$400 setup; $300-$400 monthly | Monthly after setup | Provider-set pricing may also include a per-minute charge beginning at $1.45, with no FDD cap on increases. |
| Shared Services Program | $0 current; up to $200 monthly at implementation | Monthly if implemented | The fee may then increase by up to 10% per year. |
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 5-7; Item 11, pp. 19-20.
- Gross Sales
- Broadly includes revenue and monies from services and products related to the Franchised Business, business-interruption proceeds, and other related income, with disclosed exclusions for collected sales taxes, qualifying rebates or promotional allowances, and documented customer adjustments and refunds.
- Territory basis
- Royalty thresholds are calculated separately for each Territory. For multiple Territories, outside-Territory sales are subject to the lowest Royalty Fee rate then in effect.
- Marketing Cooperatives
- Contributions vary with circumstances and are credited against the Local Marketing requirement rather than automatically added to it.
The chart shows the disclosed quarterly floor. It applies only when the percentage Royalty Fee for services and equipment provided inside the Territory is below the applicable minimum.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, p. 5. Official fixed quarterly amounts; no sales estimate or annualized cost used.
Which fees arise only after a specific event?
Item 6 also creates event-triggered charges for late payment, training or consulting, supplier review, renewal, transfer, audits, compliance failures, and early closure or termination. These amounts should not be treated as ordinary monthly overhead, but they are part of the contract's possible cost exposure.
- Late payment and interestInterest is 18% per year, or the maximum legal rate if lower. The Late Fee is $150 per overdue payment plus $25 for each day it remains unpaid after the due date, subject to the FDD's notice provisions for increases.
- Additional Training and annual conferenceAdditional Training is $300 per person per day, with a disclosed maximum of $400. The annual conference fee is currently $0, with a maximum of $500 per person; trainee travel, lodging, dining, wages, and related expenses remain the franchisee's responsibility.
- Additional Assistance and Supplier ReviewIn-person consulting is $300 per trainer per day plus the representatives' travel, lodging, and dining, with a permitted increase up to $400 per day. A proposed unapproved supplier or item can trigger the franchisor's reasonable inspection, testing, personnel, and travel costs.
- RenewalThe Renewal Fee is $7,500 when the renewal Franchise Agreement is signed. Item 17 also requires refurbishment and upgrades to the business office, warehouse, and vehicle to then-current specifications.
- TransferDepending on the transaction, the Transfer Fee is $1,000, $5,000, or $10,000 plus $1,000 for each additional Territory transferred and a $2,000 training fee when a buyer is new to the system.
- Audit, inspection, remediation, and reimbursementAn understatement exceeding 2% of Gross Sales can trigger the amount due, interest, and audit costs. Repeated noncompliance can trigger inspection costs; uncorrected deficiencies can trigger Remedial Expenses; payments the franchisor makes on the franchisee's behalf are reimbursable.
- Enforcement, attorneys' fees, and indemnificationPost-termination de-identification, contract enforcement or termination, and covered losses can produce variable Enforcement Expenses, Costs and Attorneys' Fees, and Indemnification obligations.
- Liquidated DamagesPremature closure or termination for material breach can trigger a formula based on average weekly Royalty and Marketing Fees, multiplied by the lesser of 156 weeks or the weeks remaining in the term, then discounted to present value.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 6-10; Item 17, pp. 31-34.
How do liquidity, Net Worth, and financing differ from the investment range?
The official franchise website currently states $100,000 of Minimum Liquidity and $400,000 of Minimum Net Worth. Neither figure replaces the $196,000 to $281,100 Estimated Initial Investment: liquidity is a cash-access qualification, Net Worth is an assets-minus-liabilities measure, and Item 7 is the disclosed start-up and initial operating cost range.
The website does not define the stated liquidity figure as Non-Borrowed Funds, and the 2026 FDD does not publish a separate Non-Borrowed Funds threshold. A buyer should therefore obtain a written definition of acceptable liquidity and confirm whether borrowed funds, retirement rollovers, or committed loan proceeds count toward the qualification.
Item 10 states that 101 Mobility Franchise Systems, LLC does not offer direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee a note, lease, or obligation. The official FAQs mention possible third-party funding avenues, but that is not a commitment of approval, terms, or funding by the franchisor.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Item 10, p. 19; official financial-requirements and financing FAQs, checked July 16, 2026.
Which costs remain supplier-, premises-, or standards-dependent?
A substantial part of the cost structure is controlled by required specifications and approved sources. Item 8 estimates that approximately 90% of establishment purchases and leases and approximately 90% of ongoing purchases and leases will be subject to supplier approval, standards, or specifications.
Harmar Mobility, LLC, an affiliate, sells mobility and accessibility equipment to franchisees but is not the exclusive supplier of its products. The FDD also says approved products, services, vehicles, and suppliers can change; vehicle graphics must come from the franchisor or a designated vendor; MOBILINK software is licensed through the system; and branded materials must come from approved sources.
Later capital obligations that Item 7 does not fully price
Office updates
Up to every 3 yearsThe franchisor may require the business office to meet then-current standards, but not more frequently than once every three years.
Vehicle replacement
After 5 yearsA vehicle more than five years old may be required to be replaced; other additions or upgrades can also be required by written notice.
General liability minimum
$1M / $2MItem 8 specifies at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus other required business and vehicle coverages.
Non-contiguous Territories
Separate officeThe FDD requires a business office in each non-contiguous Territory, which can materially change occupancy and equipment costs.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 8, pp. 14-17.
The official total does not resolve local Licenses and Permits, possible advertising above the initial $4,000-$6,000 plan, future vehicle replacement, periodic office upgrades, later supplier changes, or a second office for non-contiguous or sufficiently broad multi-Territory operations.
What should be reconciled before signing?
The decision should be based on the current FDD, the exact number and configuration of Territories, and local third-party quotes. The checklist below targets the cost uncertainties that the disclosed range cannot settle for a specific buyer.
What is the practical capital takeaway?
The verified 2026 cost contract starts at $196,000 to $281,100 for one Territory and $299,000 to $384,100 for three Territories. The main range drivers are six months of Additional Funds, occupancy, the installation vehicle, equipment, insurance, and training. Minimum Liquidity of $100,000 and Minimum Net Worth of $400,000 are separate website qualifications, not substitutes for the Item 7 total. The largest unresolved questions are local Licenses and Permits, the precise premises and Territory configuration, supplier-controlled requirements, and later vehicle or office upgrades.