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What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| POS system low/high | $4,841 to $17,069 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 POS System (10) $4,841 $17,069 |
| Additional funds 3 months low/high | $80,000 to $200,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Additional Funds (3 months) (22) $80,000 $200,000 |
| Grand opening advertising low/high | $8,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Grand Opening Advertising (16) $8,000 $15,000 |
| Total initial investment low/high | $493,466 to $3,046,069 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 TOTAL (23) $493,466 $3,046,069 |
| Pre-opening advertising low/high | $5,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Pre-Opening Advertising (20) $5,000 $10,000 |
| Utility deposits low/high | $500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Utility Deposits (13) $500 $5,000 |
| Permits licenses and fees low/high | $1,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Permits, licenses and fees (5) $1,500 $5,000 |
| Signage decor low/high | $15,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Signage/Decor (7) $15,000 $35,000 |
| Manager owner training expenses low/high | $19,500 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Manager / Owner Training Expenses (8) $19,500 $40,000 |
| Office supplies low/high | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Office Supplies (14) $1,000 $3,000 |
| Printing low/high | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Printing (15) $1,000 $3,000 |
| Alcohol license low/high | $5,000 to $1,000,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Alcohol License (6) $5,000 $1,000,000 |
| Lease deposit low/high | $15,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Lease Deposit (3) $15,000 $100,000 |
| Initial franchise fee low/high | $28,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Franchise Fee (2) $28,000 $40,000 |
| Initial inventory low/high | $35,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Initial Inventory (17) $35,000 $70,000 |
| Equipment smallwares furnishing package low/high | $90,000 to $440,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Equipment, Smallwares & Furnishing Package (12) $90,000 $440,000 |
| Pre-opening assistance fees low/high | $0 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Pre-Opening Assistance Fees (21) $0 $35,000 |
| Uniforms low/high | $4,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Uniforms (18) $4,000 $8,000 |
| Leasehold improvements low/high | $144,000 to $850,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Leasehold Improvements (19) $144,000 $850,000 |
| Electronics package low/high | $25,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Electronics Package (11) $25,000 $70,000 |
| Architect engineer low/high | $5,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Architect/ Engineer $5,000 $50,000 |
| Professional fees low/high | $0 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Professional Fees (4) $0 $15,000 |
| Insurance low/high | $6,125 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Insurance (9) $6,125 $35,000 |
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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You pay us a $40,000.00 lump sum franchise fee for the right to develop and operate a Fat Patty’s Restaurant.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
- 5 % of total Gross Revenue.
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- Marketing & Advertising
- 3% of total Gross Revenues.
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty fee | 5 % of total Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Administrative assessment second violation | $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation and $300 for the third and each subsequent violation. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| QR code menu fee | Currently $20 per Restaurant per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Veterans discount | we offer a 30% discount off of the Initial Franchise Fee for your first Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Liquidated damages per undeveloped restaurant | you must pay to us as liquidated damages and not as a penalty $15,000 for each undeveloped Restaurant plus the amount of deferred and unpaid Franchise Fee for each undeveloped Restaurant. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Lease compliance fee | Lease Compliance Fee $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Loyalty program fee range low | We estimate this charge will range from $150 to $200 per month per store. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Late fee | $150 plus the lower of 1.5% interest per month or the highest rate available by law on the past due amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Commercial insurance annual premiums high | $30,000 to $110,000 for annual premiums, plus our costs and fees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Noncompliance fee | $100 per day after written notice that you are not in compliance with Operational or system standards. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Plan review fee minimum | Actual costs with a minimum of $1,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Relocation fee | Relocation Fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Menu database support fee maximum | we estimate that this charge will not exceed $60 per month per store | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Commercial insurance annual premiums low | $30,000 to $110,000 for annual premiums, plus our costs and fees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Area Development Fee per restaurant | The development fee for the Area Development Agreement is equal to the sum of $20,000.00 multiplied by the number of Restaurants required to be opened during the term of the Area Development Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Annual conference fee | Annual Conference Fee $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Audit administration fee | plus a $500 administration fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Administrative assessment first violation | $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation and $300 for the third and each subsequent violation. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Renewal fee | The greater of 20% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee or $8,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Administrative assessment third and subsequent violation | $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation and $300 for the third and each subsequent violation. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Local advertising minimum | Minimum of 2% of total Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Management fee | 20% of Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Loyalty program fee range high | We estimate this charge will range from $150 to $200 per month per store. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Back of house inventory system fee range high | Currently $155 to $200 per month per restaurant | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Brand building fund fee | 3% of total Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional training fee | $500 per day per trainee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Reputation management fee | Currently $93.54 per Restaurant per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Back of house inventory system fee range low | Currently $155 to $200 per month per restaurant | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Online ordering fee | Currently $80 per Restaurant per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial franchise fee | You pay us a $40,000.00 lump sum franchise fee for the right to develop and operate a Fat Patty’s Restaurant. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Transfer fee | The greater of 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee or $20,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $493,466 to $3,046,069. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL (23) $493,466 $3,046,069
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