FilterShine franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The FilterShine franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $15,424,593 to $21,497,662, with about $3,390,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the FilterShine FDD.
What are the FilterShine franchise fees and investment?
The FilterShine franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $15,424,593 to $21,497,662. 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) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $15,424,593 to $21,497,662 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $3,390,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Other Franchise Businesses |
| Headquarters | Elgin, Illinois |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Franchising since | 2023 |
How does the FilterShine investment compare with other other franchise businesses franchises?
FilterShine's minimum investment of $15,424,593 is above the median minimum investment of $119,000 across the 198 other franchise businesses franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. No other other franchise businesses brand in the database starts at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $39,500.
By minimum investment, FilterShine belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the FilterShine FDD?
Verify six parts of the FilterShine 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 FilterShine 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 FilterShine?
These other franchise businesses franchises have the closest minimum investment to FilterShine:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Patriot Pipeline | $59,900 | $11,226,600 to $13,659,150 |
| Travelcenters Of America | $80,000 to $130,000 | $7,423,000 to $49,717,000 |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas | $125,000 | $5,048,133 to $16,112,868 |
| Ifly | $25,000 | $4,378,500 to $12,249,926 |
| Rebounderz | $49,950 | $3,772,150 to $7,360,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a FilterShine franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a FilterShine franchise ranges from $15,424,593 to $21,497,662, including a franchise fee of $50,000, 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 FilterShine franchise?
FilterShine lists a minimum of about $3,390,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many FilterShine locations are there?
A current US unit count for FilterShine is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has FilterShine been franchising?
FilterShine started offering franchises in 2023 after the company was founded in 2008.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. FilterShine and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by FilterShine. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.