Inter State Studio franchise: cost, fees & unit track record
Opening an Inter State Studio franchise takes $25,600 – $53,950 all-in, per its franchise disclosure filings (data as of 2026-05). The initial franchise fee is $15,050 – $32,600. Ongoing, franchisees pay a royalty of 7% on sales plus an ad-fund contribution of up to 3%. Anything the filings do not state is marked "Not disclosed" below — never estimated.
Inter State Studio franchise costs and fees
| Verification mark | Cost item | Low | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise feeOne-time, paid to the franchisor at signing | $15,050 | $32,600 | $15,050 to $32,600 | |
| Initial investment (all-in)FDD Item 7-derived range: build-out, equipment, opening costs | $25,600 | $53,950 | $25,600 to $53,950 | |
| Net worth requiredFranchisor's stated qualification minimum | Not disclosed1 | Not disclosed1 | ||
| Liquid cash requiredFranchisor's stated qualification minimum | Not disclosed1 | Not disclosed1 | ||
| Cash to open (all-in range) | $25,600 | $53,950 | $25,600 to $53,950 | |
- 1 "Not disclosed" means Inter State Studio's filings do not state this figure. We publish the gap instead of estimating it.
| RoyaltyOngoing, % of sales | 7% |
|---|---|
| Ad fundOngoing, % of sales | Up to 3% |
| Initial termLength of the first franchise agreement | 5 years |
See the full Inter State Studio cost breakdown — what's in that number and what isn't
How Inter State Studio's cost compares
A dollar figure means more with a yardstick. Here is where Inter State Studio's disclosed cost sits against the Event Services category:
- Minimum startup cost of $25,600 — about 28% below the Event Services median of $35,563.
- Initial franchise fee of $15,050 — about 17% below the Event Services median of $18,150.
Category medians are computed from the Event Services brands in our data that disclosed each figure — a benchmark for scale, not a quality judgment. See all Event Services franchises
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How Inter State Studio's units have held up
Openings and closures from FDD Item 20-style unit history, 2021–2021: began the window at 0 units; 8 units opened, 0 closed, ending at 8 units.
Not enough history to compute a survival figure — we need at least three years of unit data, and we don't extrapolate.
What about earnings?
We don't publish per-brand earnings figures — for Inter State Studio or anyone else. The only primary source is Item 19 of the brand's own franchise disclosure document (FDD), and no law requires a franchisor to publish one, so the "average owner income" numbers circulating elsewhere are usually unsourced or survivorship-biased. Ask Inter State Studio for its current FDD and read Item 19 yourself — and if there is no Item 19, that silence is information too.
What this data can't tell you
Everything on this page comes from disclosure filings — fees, ranges, and unit counts. Four questions that matter just as much are not in any filing we can source, so we say so instead of guessing:
- The hours and the labor
- No dataset field says whether Inter State Studio is a manage-from-a-laptop business or a 60-hour week in disguise. Item 15 of the FDD states whether you're obligated to run the business personally, and Item 11 lists what the franchisor actually does for you — then ask current owners what their week looks like (validation calls), not the sales team.
- How hands-on the ownership really is
- "Semi-absentee" is a pitch, not a filing field. Treat any hands-off claim as unverified until it's consistent with Item 15 and with what multiple current franchisees tell you — what absentee ownership actually means.
- Your territory — whether it's protected, and whether it's open
- Two territory questions sit outside our data. Whether Inter State Studio grants a protected or exclusive area is set in Item 12 of the FDD and varies brand to brand — some grant none, and the carve-outs (online sales, national accounts) matter as much as the map. And filing data can't say what's open in your market this month; only Inter State Studio can confirm current availability. Ask both before you inquire, and get the answer in writing.
- What owners earn
- Covered honestly above: our dataset has no earnings fields, the only primary source is the brand's own Item 19, and here is how to read that evidence.
About the Inter State Studio franchise
Inter State Studio is an event services franchisor with 8 units at the end of 2021 (FDD Item 20-style unit history). Between 2021 and 2021, it began the window at 0 units; its filings record 8 unit openings and 0 closures, ending at 8 units. The filings indicate financing options are available; terms come from the franchisor, not from us.
No franchise-related lawsuits reported in the disclosure data we hold (FDD Item 3, as of 2026-05) — an absence in our sources, not a guarantee; confirm against the brand's current FDD.
From the franchisor's materials
Inter State Studio is a prominent franchise in the film and entertainment industry, recognized for its diverse film productions across various genres and its commitment to quality storytelling. Established in the early 2000s, the studio not only produces films but also engages in distribution and related activities, making it a significant player in the cultural landscape.
Inter State Studio franchise: quick answers
- How much does an Inter State Studio franchise cost?
- $25,600 – $53,950 all-in to open, per Inter State Studio's franchise disclosure filings (data as of 2026-05).
- How many Inter State Studio units are there?
- 8 units at the end of 2021 (FDD Item 20-style unit history).