American Rounds franchise
2025 filing · May 22, 2025
American Rounds at a glance
A business that places and services automated vending machines selling ammunition and related products.
The business
- Industry
- Retail
- Franchisor
- American Rounds Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Richardson, Texas
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $82K–$138K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 3%
- 3% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus local advertising of the greater of 2% of gross revenue or $250 a month
- Brand fund
- None now
- No brand fund
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 2 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- Franchised, 2024
- 0
- As printed in the filing
From American Rounds Franchising LLC’s 2025 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
American Rounds among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | American Rounds | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $109,600 | Costs less than 86% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $30,000 | Lower than 72% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 3% | Lower than 98% of brands with a set rate |
How much a American Rounds franchise costs
Opening one American Rounds costs an estimated $81,700 to $137,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are vehicle ($5,000 to $40,000) and initial franchise fee ($30,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | ||
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $1,500 | $2,000 | |
| Vehicle | $5,000 | $40,000 | |
| Initial Equipment (AR Machine) | $25,000 | $30,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $7,000 | $11,500 | |
| Host Location | $0 | $1,000 | |
| Computer Hardware & Software | $500 | $2,500 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,500 | $2,000 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $1,250 | $1,750 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Professional Fees | $3,450 | $4,250 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Total | $81,700 | $137,500 | |
Source: American Rounds Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 17
American Rounds franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: American Rounds Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 3% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus local advertising of the greater of 2% of gross revenue or $250 a month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | No brand fund |
| Software Fees | Approximately $500 per month plus transaction costs |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Local Advertising | The greater of 2% of Gross Revenue or $250 per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: American Rounds Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, pages 13 and 24
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures American Rounds does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: American Rounds Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 38
SBA loans to American Rounds franchisees
Lenders approved 2 SBA 7(a) loans for American Rounds franchisees in 2025, $287K in all. None has been paid off or charged off yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How American Rounds compares
Of the 302 retail franchises on this site, American Rounds is the 43rd cheapest to open.
| Figure | American Rounds | Typical retail brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $82K | $198K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $138K | $425K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $30K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 3% | 5.7% | 6% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 187 of 302 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 302 brands in retail franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 8 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2024 counts come to 2, but the filing shows 6. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: American Rounds Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 39
Who owns American Rounds?
American Rounds franchises are sold by American Rounds Franchising LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From American Rounds Franchising LLC’s 2025 filing, page 10.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: American Rounds Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 12
American Rounds filings
The figures on this page come from American Rounds Franchising LLC’s 2025 filing, issued May 22, 2025, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 filing | May 22, 2025 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2022–2024 |
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