Quick Verdict · who it fits
101 Mobility fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$196K - $281K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$74K
Royalty (Item 6)
5–7% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$795k franchised, per Territory (53 franchisees operating 155 Franc…
System size (Item 20)
164 +10
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
16+ yrs
Company-owned units
14
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$502k
Median
$795k
P75
$1.08M
▪ n = 53 units · franchised, per Territory (53 franchisees operating 155 Franchised Businesses; 1 observation per franchisee = Sales / Territories) · 2025 calendar year · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5–7% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$790,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (5–7%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
194
Total units open
1
Units opened last year
1
Units closed last year
1
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
5
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How 101 Mobility ranks against 126 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
52nd pct · of 126 peers
Franchise fee
95th pct · of 126 peers
System size
76th pct · of 126 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$254K - $680K
Avg franchise fee
$38K
Avg system size
225
Franchises analyzed
126
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Mobility | Disclosed | $74K | $196K - $281K | 5–7% | 164 |
| Floorcoverings InternationalSimilar price | Disclosed | $55K | $202K - $283K | 5% | 309 |
| 7-ElevenBiggest system | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,274 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
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101 Mobility requires a $74,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $196,000–$281,100, per the most recent FDD on file.
101 Mobility franchises are sold by 101 Mobility Franchise Systems, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. 101 Mobility discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $794,995. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales for up to $500,000; 6% for $500,000-$1 million; 5% over $1 million and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, 101 Mobility has 164 total locations, with 10 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. 101 Mobility grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, 101 Mobility discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $7,500, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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