Franopolis

    Mainstream Boutique

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Mainstream Boutique franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Mainstream Boutique franchise specializes in contemporary women's fashion retail, offering trendy clothing and accessories through boutique-style locations.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Mainstream Boutique franchise?
    The Mainstream Boutique Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $198,200–$361,350 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Mainstream Boutique initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $40,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    Does Mainstream Boutique disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Mainstream Boutique FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 38). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Mainstream Boutique locations are there?
    The FDD reports 59 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 39). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $198,200 – $361,350 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 13 Franchised locations; other measures for 13 Franchised locations; other measures for 12 Franchised locations; other measures for 12 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 8 in 2025, to 59 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 16

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    41 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 13 locations

    Who is counted
    Upper Quarter (Top 25%)
    Period
    Businesses two-year-average net revenue
    Excluded
    50fullyreporting;2new2025,2seasonal,2resaleclosures,affiliateexcluded;17closures2024–25excluded.
    Method
    Unaudited reports. Each outlet2024plus2025dividedtwo BY SOURCE; noagentcalculation; net excludes discounts/returns/credits/refunds/tax; before costs.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 13 locations

    Who is counted
    Mid-Upper Quarter (50%- 75%)
    Period
    Median two-year-average net revenue
    Excluded
    50fullyreporting;2new2025,2seasonal,2resaleclosures,affiliateexcluded;17closures2024–25excluded.
    Method
    Unaudited reports. Each outlet2024plus2025dividedtwo BY SOURCE; noagentcalculation; net excludes discounts/returns/credits/refunds/tax; before costs.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 12 locations

    Who is counted
    Mid-Lower Quarter (25%- 50%)
    Period
    Average two-year-average net revenue
    Excluded
    50fullyreporting;2new2025,2seasonal,2resaleclosures,affiliateexcluded;17closures2024–25excluded.
    Method
    Unaudited reports. Each outlet2024plus2025dividedtwo BY SOURCE; noagentcalculation; net excludes discounts/returns/credits/refunds/tax; before costs.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 12 locations

    Who is counted
    Lower Quarter (Bottom 25%)
    Period
    Average two-year-average net revenue
    Excluded
    50fullyreporting;2new2025,2seasonal,2resaleclosures,affiliateexcluded;17closures2024–25excluded.
    Method
    Unaudited reports. Each outlet2024plus2025dividedtwo BY SOURCE; noagentcalculation; net excludes discounts/returns/credits/refunds/tax; before costs.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39

    Net −13 outlets, 2023–2025

    0722023672024592025−5−8

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($198,200 – $361,350) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units decreased from 67 to 59 in 2025. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 16
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Upper Quarter (Top 25%) · PDF p. 38
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mid-Upper Quarter (50%- 75%) · PDF p. 38
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mid-Lower Quarter (25%- 50%) · PDF p. 38
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Lower Quarter (Bottom 25%) · PDF p. 38
    7. [7]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 39

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    71 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,321
    2025long-term liabilities deferred revenue, net of current portion$166,103
    2025retained earnings-$200,626
    2025long-term debt, net of current portion$604,219
    2025operating lease liability, net of current portion$308,644
    2025additional paid-in capital$31,263
    2025total stockholder’s equity-$169,353
    2025initial franchise fees, and other$169,570
    2025professional fees$300,677
    2025due from related parties$363,856
    2025total liabilities and stockholder’s equity$1,356,120
    2025continuing franchise fees$1,854,901
    2025coop rebates and marketing$41,000
    2025marketing fees$123,662
    2025total revenues$2,189,133
    2025operating expenses payroll and related expenses$1,460,409
    2025office expenses$343,582
    2025interest expense-$55,093
    2025net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$274,173
    2025purchase of fixed assets-$9,249
    2025marketing$109,706
    2025rent and insurance$215,022
    2025total operating expenses$2,455,717
    2025total other income-$7,589
    2025depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,321
    2025operating loss-$266,584
    2025other income$50,000
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$116,188
    2025deferred revenue-$36,385
    2025net cash provided by investing activities$173,278
    2025interest paid$55,093
    2025state fees and other taxes-$2,496
    2025net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$274,173
    2025noncash lease expense-$4,352
    2025accounts and other receivables$24,384
    2025accrued expenses-$17,114
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$71,471
    2025net change in related party debt$182,527
    2025proceeds-$20,371
    2025net cash used in operating activities-$93,660
    2025net cash provided by-$20,371
    2025property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation$89,022
    2025total other assets$596,717
    2025accrued liabilities$90,946
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,501
    2025operating lease rou asset, net of accumulated amortization$357,464
    2025cash and cash equivalents$109,979
    2025accounts and other receivables, net of allowance for$284,067
    2025total current assets$759,403
    2025prepaid commissions$150,231
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$160,989
    2025total assets$1,356,120
    2025current portion of deferred revenue$61,185
    2025current portion of operating lease liability$74,070
    2025current portion of long term-debt$59,317
    2025total current liabilities$446,507
    2025total long-term liabilities$1,078,966
    2025total liabilities$1,525,473
    2025common stock carrying amount$10
    2024common stock carrying amount$10
    2024marketing fees$146,093
    2024marketing$205,149
    2024net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$543,050
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,727
    2024total current liabilities$525,618
    2024long-term liabilities deferred revenue, net of current portion$189,045
    2024additional paid-in capital$31,263
    2024operating lease liability, net of current portion$382,714
    2024long-term debt, net of current portion$502,670
    2024retained earnings$73,547
    2024total stockholder’s equity$104,820
    2024coop rebates and marketing$175,000
    2024total revenues$2,553,884
    2024continuing franchise fees$2,017,452
    2024total liabilities and stockholder’s equity$1,704,867
    2024initial franchise fees, and other$215,339
    2024operating expenses payroll and related expenses$1,587,367
    2024depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$34,934
    2024noncash lease expense-$2,254
    2024deferred revenue$25,522
    2024office expenses$724,360
    2024professional fees$375,892
    2024rent and insurance$205,425
    2024operating loss-$579,243
    2024total operating expenses$3,133,127
    2024state fees and other taxes$67,237
    2024net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$543,050
    2024interest expense-$31,044
    2024total other income$36,193
    2024depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$34,934
    2024accounts and other receivables$48,835
    2024accrued expenses-$15,211
    2024net cash used in operating activities-$390,662
    2024net cash provided by$133,861
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$57,835
    2024net change in related party debt$214,718
    2024proceeds$133,861
    2024net cash provided by investing activities$214,718
    2024interest paid$31,044
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$64,975
    2024operating lease rou asset, net of accumulated amortization$425,288
    2024prepaid commissions$202,945
    2024accounts and other receivables, net of allowance for$308,452
    2024total current assets$970,540
    2024due from related parties$546,381
    2024property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation$106,094
    2024total other assets$734,327
    2024cash and cash equivalents$50,732
    2024accrued liabilities$108,059
    2024current portion of deferred revenue$74,628
    2024total assets$1,704,867
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$89,518
    2024due to related parties$150,000
    2024current portion of operating lease liability$72,176
    2024current portion of long term-debt$31,237
    2024total liabilities$1,600,047
    2024total long-term liabilities$1,074,429

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.