Decimal Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Decimal fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging financial services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$60K - $1.1M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$30K

Royalty (Item 6)

5–10% + 2% ad

System size (Item 20)

3 +3

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

1+ yrs

Company-owned units

1

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

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Buyer qualifications

✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation

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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5–10% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (5–10%)

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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

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

4

Total units open

3

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

+3

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Decimal ranks against 30 Financial Services peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

53rd pct · of 30 peers

Franchise fee

40th pct · of 30 peers

System size

10th pct · of 30 peers

Financial Services industry averages

Avg investment

$61K - $179K

Avg franchise fee

$39K

Avg system size

370

Franchises analyzed

30

How Decimal stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Decimal None $30K $60K - $1.1M 5–10% 3
Atax Llc D/B/a AtaxSimilar price None $10K $101K - $524K 50% 32
Ameriprise Financial ServicesBiggest system Disclosed $2K $10K - $138K 72–91% 3,738
Pronto Franchise, L.l.c.Top-rated in category Disclosed $30K $45K - $115K — 29

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Decimal franchise cost?

Decimal requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $60,050–$1,134,550, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Decimal?

Decimal franchises are sold by Decimal Franchising, 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.

Does Decimal disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Decimal does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does Decimal charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 5.0% to 10.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenues on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Decimal locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Decimal has 3 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Decimal grant exclusive territory?

No. Decimal does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Decimal discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $15. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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