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How Much Does a WSI Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A WSI franchise costs between $92,400 and $106,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $64,700.

$92,400
Minimum Investment
$106,500
Maximum Investment
$64,700
Franchise Fee
$64,700 – $79,700
Fee Range

WSI Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $64,700
Fee Range $64,700 – $79,700
Item 7 Fee Estimate $64,700 – $79,700

WSI Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a WSI franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment
WSI minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
WSI maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $64,700 – $79,700
Initial Franchise Fee Two Installments · 1st Installment of 25% is due at the submission of Franchise Application Agreement; 2nd Installment of 75% is due at the time of signing the Franchise Agreement. $64,700 – $79,700
Real Estate $0
Real Estate (See Note 4) · (See Note 4) $0
Equipment & Assets $200 – $4,500
Computer and Related Equipment As arranged · Before opening $0 – $4,000
Office Supplies and Misc. As arranged · Before opening $200 – $500
Training $0 – $4,000
Travel And Related Expenses During Training As arranged $0 – $4,000
Working Capital & Reserves $1,500 – $3,000
Additional Funds 3 Months As arranged $1,500 – $3,000
Other Costs $26,000 – $15,300
Marketing and Lead Generation As arranged · Before opening and as incurred $9,000 – $12,000
Legal and Accounting As arranged $1,000 – $2,000
Insurance As arranged · Before opening $400 – $600
Permits and Licenses As arranged · Before opening $500
Telephone/Internet (Installation) As arranged · Before opening $100 – $200
Total Estimated Investment $92,400 – $106,500

How Does WSI Compare to Other Business Services Franchises?

WSI's minimum investment of $92,400 is above the Business Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Business Services franchises is $81,250.

$92,400
WSI Min
$81,250
Business Services Median Min
$106,500
WSI Max
$137,345
Business Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a WSI?

The total startup cost for a WSI franchise ranges from $92,400 to $106,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $26,000 to $15,300.

How much is the WSI franchise fee?

The WSI franchise fee is $64,700, with a range of $64,700 to $79,700 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is WSI a good investment?

WSI requires a total franchise investment of $92,400 to $106,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 55/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full WSI franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a WSI franchise owner make?

WSI's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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