Card My Yard franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Card My Yard franchise fee is $8,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $10,350 to $18,550, with about $0 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Card My Yard FDD.
What are the Card My Yard franchise fees and investment?
The Card My Yard franchise requires a franchise fee of $8,500 and a total initial investment of $10,350 to $18,550. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $8,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $10,350 to $18,550 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $0 |
| US locations | 545 |
| Industry | Other Franchise Businesses |
| Headquarters | Springville, Utah |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Franchising since | 2020 |
How does the Card My Yard investment compare with other other franchise businesses franchises?
Card My Yard's minimum investment of $10,350 is at or below the median minimum investment of $119,000 across the 198 other franchise businesses franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 193 of the other 197 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $8,500 compares with an industry median of $39,500.
By minimum investment, Card My Yard belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Card My Yard FDD?
Verify six parts of the Card My Yard Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Card My Yard discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Card My Yard?
These other franchise businesses franchises have the closest minimum investment to Card My Yard:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Itex | $0 to $10,000 | $9,700 to $37,500 |
| Utopia Descending | $2,000 | $11,900 to $17,200 |
| Inter-State Studio | $12,500 | $13,100 to $48,950 |
| Dystopia Rising | $2,000 | $4,450 to $9,750 |
| Thriveworks | $10,000 to $20,000 | $16,700 to $79,282 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Card My Yard franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Card My Yard franchise ranges from $10,350 to $18,550, including a franchise fee of $8,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Card My Yard franchise?
Card My Yard lists a minimum of about $0 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Card My Yard locations are there?
Card My Yard reported 545 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Card My Yard been franchising?
Card My Yard started offering franchises in 2020 after the company was founded in 2014.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Card My Yard and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Card My Yard. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.