During vegetative growth, you might leave the lights on 24/7, but when the plants have matured enough, youâll want to switch them to a 12/12 light to darkness ratio. That means, the lights stay on for 12 hours and they go off for 12 hours straight.
Cost to Start a Dollar Store Franchise. Initial startup costs begin at about $25,000 to $50,000 and range up to $300,000 or more. That covers most everything youâll need to get started, including inventory, the initial lease, fixtures, signs, office equipment and grand opening advertisement.
Individual Unit Costs. 1  Initial Investment: $6,300-$26,300. 2  Initial Franchise Fee: $5,000. 3  Royalty Fee: Fixed Monthly Fee. 4  Advertising Fee: 5%. 5  Term of Agreement: 5 Years. 6  Renewal Fee: $1000 after 5 years.