1-800-STRIPER
1-800-STRIPER provides parking lot striping and related pavement-marking services, with approved options such as sealcoating and asphalt repair. Franchisees operate from an approved truck and a home or leased office.
Franchise overview by FranRelay
CARD MY YARD
Card My Yard provides temporary yard signs with customized messages for celebrations at homes and businesses. Franchisees install and remove the displays, store reusable signs, and promote their local service.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$10,350 – $18,550
USD. Includes the franchise fee. Assumes a home office or small leased warehouse, with no leasehold improvements; excludes land acquisition and building construction. Lease costs vary with local conditions and terms. Includes three months of startup funds; additional expenses may arise.
Initial franchise fee
$8,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD. Due in one lump sum at signing and generally nonrefundable. Includes the initial sign set. If the franchisor terminates for failure to complete training satisfactorily within 60 days after signing, it retains half the fee and returns half.
Selected fees
Royalty25% of Gross Sales; from month 8 of the agreement, subject to seasonal monthly minimums.
25% of Gross Sales, with no minimum in months 1-7. From month 8, pay the greater of 25% or seasonal monthly minimums: year 1 $60 to $170 by opening date; year 2 $123 to $330; years 3-5 and renewals $184 to $494. Gross Sales excludes sales tax, employee tips, rush and delivery fees.
Advertising contributionA separate Marketing Fund contribution may be required.
Fund contributions are separate from local advertising. If required, monthly minimums apply. The franchisor may increase contributions on at least 30 days' written notice, up to 2% of Gross Sales, subject to monthly minimum payments.
Local marketingAt least $300 in months 1-12; $500 in months 13-24; $800 per 12-month period thereafter.
Also provide at least 24 promotional yard greetings yearly and five promotional posts on each of Facebook and Instagram weekly. Spending minimums may rise on 30 days' written notice; shortfalls may be collected. If a cooperative is formed, membership and contributions are required in addition to local spending. Properly recorded promotional discounts may earn local marketing credit.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
You must designate an approved Principal Owner with an ownership interest in the franchise.
- Owner involvement
- The Principal Owner supervises full time unless a separate General Manager is approved.
- Main responsibilities
- Arrange yard greeting installations and removals, customer communication, and local promotions.
- Manager requirements
- A separate General Manager needs written approval, completed training, and full-time commitment.
Free consultation
Let's talk about CARD MY YARD.
Discuss your startup budget, owner role, and questions about the franchise requirements with a FranRelay consultant.
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
CMY FRANCHISING, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 8, 2026
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.