Source: FranopolisAngry Chickz
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What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Single restaurant — Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Franchise Fee $50,000 $50,000 |
| Rent / Lease Deposit | $15,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Rent / Lease Deposit $15,000 $40,000 |
| Rescheduling / Training Fee | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Rescheduling /Training Fee 6 $0 $5,000 |
| Accountant And Attorney | $2,500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Accountant and Attorney $2,500 $4,000 |
| Equipment | $80,000 to $260,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Equipment 3 $80,000 $260,000 |
| Signage | $17,000 to $65,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Signage $17,000 $65,000 |
| Security System | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Security System $10,000 $15,000 |
| Prepaid Expenses, Licenses And Permits | $3,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Prepaid Expenses, Licenses and Permits $3,000 $15,000 |
| Opening Inventory, Uniforms And Supplies | $36,500 to $63,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Opening Inventory, uniforms and Supplies $36,500 $63,000 |
| Grand Opening Support And Market Introduction | $35,000 to $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Grand Opening Support Fee & Market Introduction Program $35,000 $55,000 |
| Furniture And Fixtures | $50,000 to $140,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Furniture & Fixtures 1 $50,000 $140,000 |
| Wages, Travel And Living Expenses During Training | $15,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Wages, Travel and Living Expenses During Training 5 $15,000 $50,000 |
| Smallwares | $11,000 to $14,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Smallwares $11,000 $14,000 |
| Architectural / Engineering | $15,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Architectural/ Engineering 2 $15,000 $30,000 |
| Construction And Leasehold Improvements | $240,000 to $625,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Construction and Leasehold Improvements 1 $240,000 $625,000 |
| Insurance And Utility Deposits | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance and Utility Deposits $2,000 $5,000 |
| Single Restaurant — Estimated Total | $611,000 to $1,512,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Total $611,000 $1,512,000 |
| Site Review Kits And Site Visit Costs | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Site Review Kits, Site Visit Costs 7 $0 $1,000 |
| Additional Funds — Three Months | $20,000 to $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Additional Funds 8 3 Months $20,000 $55,000 |
| Computer Equipment And Information Systems | $9,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Computer Equipment & Information Systems 4 $9,000 $20,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
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Franchise Agreement – Initial Franchise Fee You must pay a $50,000 lump sum initial franchise fee when you sign the franchise agreement. If you or your Operating Principal (see Item 15) or, prior to opening, their replacements, fail to complete initial training to our satisfaction and we terminate the Franchise Agreement only as a result of such failure, we will refund 50% of the initial franchise fee less our expenses. The refund described in the prior sentence only applies to the first franchise agreement signed by you and your affiliates. Except as described in this paragraph, the initial franchise fee is not refundable under any circumstances. If you signed a form of Area Development Agreement which differs from our current form or current form of franchise agreement, your initial franchise fee will be determined in accordance with your Area Development Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Fee | Brand Fee 2% of Gross Sales. Same as Continuing Royalty We have the right to increase the amount of the Brand Fee up to 0.5% per year, not to exceed 4% of Gross Sales, at any time during the term of your Franchise Agreement upon 90 days’ prior written notice to you. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Franchise Agreement Transfer And Training | Transfer / Assignment (Franchise Agreement) 25% of our then- current initial franchise fee, but not less than $12,500, plus then current training fee (currently $5,000), plus our out of pocket costs associated with the transfer/assignment, including attorneys’ fees Before transfer For training at transfer, we expect the training fee will not exceed $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Audit Costs And Interest | Audit Cost of audit plus interest 3 on the underpayment at the highest rate allowable by law (not to exceed 18%). Upon demand You must pay the cost of the audit if the audit shows an under- reporting or under-recording of 2% or more, three times within any 36- month period or 5% or more during any reporting period. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Franchise Agreement – Initial Franchise Fee You must pay a $50,000 lump sum initial franchise fee when you sign the franchise agreement. If you or your Operating Principal (see Item 15) or, prior to opening, their replacements, fail to complete initial training to our satisfaction and we terminate the Franchise Agreement only as a result of such failure, we will refund 50% of the initial franchise fee less our expenses. The refund described in the prior sentence only applies to the first franchise agreement signed by you and your affiliates. Except as described in this paragraph, the initial franchise fee is not refundable under any circumstances. If you signed a form of Area Development Agreement which differs from our current form or current form of franchise agreement, your initial franchise fee will be determined in accordance with your Area Development Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Rescheduling / Training Fee | Franchise Agreement – Rescheduling / Training Fee In connection with initial training, if you, your “Operating Principal” or other persons that attend initial training, fail to show competence in pre-training material and the initial training needs to be rescheduled, a training fee of $5,000 per person may be required. The rescheduling / training fee is payable upon demand and is not refundable under any circumstances. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Late Payment Interest | Late Fee Interest of 18% per annum, or the highest interest rate allowable by law, on any unpaid amounts. Upon demand Due only if you are late in paying any amounts owed to us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Relocation Fee | Relocation Fee $5,000 or such greater amount necessary to reimburse us for our costs associated with you relocating your Restaurant Upon demand | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Unpaid Payment Charges | Charges for unpaid checks, drafts or electronic payments Our costs and expenses arising from the non- payment, including bank fees in the amount of at least $50 and other related fees incurred by us Upon demand Payable only if any check, draft, electronic or other payment is unpaid because of insufficient funds or otherwise | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional Training And Assistance | Additional Training & Assistance Our then-current charge, currently $500 a day per trainer plus our out- of-pocket expense, including transportation, food and lodging. Prior to beginning of training We expect the daily charge per trainer will not exceed $1,200 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Reinspection Fee | Inspection Fee $500 per re- inspection, plus our out-of-pocket expenses, including transportation, food and lodging. On demand Payable if we must revisit your Restaurant for an inspection after you have already been notified of any deficiency or unsatisfactory condition | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal Fee 25% of our then- current initial franchise fee Upon signing a successor franchise agreement. Paid in lieu of an initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| On-Site Opening Assistance | On Site Opening Assistance Our out-of-pocket expenses, which we anticipate will not exceed $3,500 Upon demand | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Convention Fee | Convention Fee Currently $700 per attendee Upon demand The registration fee for our annual convention is currently at $700 but we reserve the right to increase the amount; we will not increase that amount above $2,000 per person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Continuing Royalty | Continuing Royalty 6% of Gross Sales 2 Payable via electronic fund transfer (“ EFT ”) on second (2nd) business day after each Accounting Period. Currently, Accounting Periods are weekly. See Note 2 for definition of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Regional Cooperative — If Established | Regional Co- Op If established, 1.0% of gross sales added to local advertising requirement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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