Source: FranopolisJl Beers
JL Beers operates casual restaurants serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, sides, and a selection of beer and other beverages. Its customers are adults seeking restaurant meals and alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks.
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee — Purchased land/building | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Initial Franchise Fee See Note 3 $50,000 See Note 3 $50,000 |
| Equipment, Fixtures and Furniture — Purchased land/building | $500,000 to $650,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Incurred As Incurred Various Third Parties Equipment, Fixtures and Furniture See Note 6 $500,000 to $650,000 See Note 6 $500,000 to $650,000 |
| POS System — Leased | $20,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Agreed Upon As Ordered Various Suppliers, Us POS System See Note 8 $20,000 to $25,000 $20,000 to $25,000 |
| Equipment, Fixtures and Furniture — Leased | $500,000 to $650,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Incurred As Incurred Various Third Parties Equipment, Fixtures and Furniture See Note 6 $500,000 to $650,000 See Note 6 $500,000 to $650,000 |
| Liquor License Fees/Expenses — Purchased land/building | $1,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Liquor License Fees/Expenses See Note 12 $1,000 to $100,000 $1,000 to $100,000 |
| Initial Inventory — Purchased land/building | $35,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Agreed Upon Before Opening Various Suppliers and Us Initial Inventory See Note 7 $35,000 to $60,000 $35,000 to $60,000 |
| Miscellaneous Pre-opening Expenses — Purchased land/building | $18,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Various Third Parties Miscellaneous Pre- opening Expenses See Note 13 $18,000 to $25,000 $18,000 to $25,000 |
| Training Expenses — Purchased land/building | $4,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Incurred As Incurred Third Party Venders Training Expenses See Note 10 $4,000 to $8,000 $4,000 to $8,000 |
| Liquor License Fees/Expenses — Leased | $1,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Liquor License Fees/Expenses See Note 12 $1,000 to $100,000 $1,000 to $100,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months — Leased | $270,000 to $330,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Additional Funds - 3 months See Note 14 $270,000 to $330,000 $270,000 to $330,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — Leased | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Initial Franchise Fee See Note 3 $50,000 See Note 3 $50,000 |
| Training Expenses — Leased | $4,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Incurred As Incurred Third Party Venders Training Expenses See Note 10 $4,000 to $8,000 $4,000 to $8,000 |
| Development fee 5–10 restaurants — $40000 | $40,000 to $90,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 We expect that most franchisees who sign a Development Agreement will develop 5 to 10 Restaurants and pay us a Development Fee of $40,000 to $90,000. |
| Opening Advertising and Promotion — Purchased land/building | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Incurred Before Opening Various Third Parties Opening Advertising and Promotion See Note 11 $2,000 to $5,000 $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Initial Inventory — Leased | $35,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Agreed Upon Before Opening Various Suppliers and Us Initial Inventory See Note 7 $35,000 to $60,000 $35,000 to $60,000 |
| POS System — Purchased land/building | $20,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Agreed Upon As Ordered Various Suppliers, Us POS System See Note 8 $20,000 to $25,000 $20,000 to $25,000 |
| Miscellaneous Pre-opening Expenses — Leased | $18,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Various Third Parties Miscellaneous Pre- opening Expenses See Note 13 $18,000 to $25,000 $18,000 to $25,000 |
| Opening Advertising and Promotion — Leased | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 As Incurred Before Opening Various Third Parties Opening Advertising and Promotion See Note 11 $2,000 to $5,000 $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months — Purchased land/building | $270,000 to $330,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Additional Funds - 3 months See Note 14 $270,000 to $330,000 $270,000 to $330,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements — Leased | $300,000 to $600,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 Lump Sum When you sign the Franchise Agreement Us Leasehold Improvements See Note 4 $300,000 to $600,000 Not Applicable |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Training fee per day — $400 | party mystery shopper services When incurred Payable if we establish a mystery shopper program and seek reimbursement for third-party fees related to your Restaurant Additional Training Fee Currently $400 per day plus reimbursement of our related travel, room and board expenses (may range from $100 to $1,000 per day per person) Before training Incurred for new and additional training we require. See Item 11. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Insurance administrative fee — 5% of insurance premium | l to obtain and maintain required insurance, we may immediately obtain insurance and you must promptly reimburse us for insurance, including late charges, together with an administrative fee equal to 5% of the insurance premium. Software License or Technology Fee We currently do not charge these fees but may do so in the future. Payable monthly See Item 11 Software Support We currently do not charge this fee but may charge it in the future. Payable monthly See Item 11 Operating Assistance Currently $400 per day plus reimbursement of our related travel, room and board expenses (may range from $100 to $1,000 per day per person) When incurred We may provide you with additional operating assistance for a fee. You may request such assistance or we may require such assistance. Mystery Shopper Program Expenses Cost of third party mystery shopper services When incurred Payable if we establish a | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Interest Expenses — lesser of 12% per year or maximum permitted by law | t of audit plus 12% interest per year from due date 15 days after receipt of report Payable only if audit shows an understatement of at least 3% of Net Sales for any month Interest Expenses Lesser of 12% per year or the maximum rate permitted by law When due Payable if you do not timely pay Royalty Fee, Production Fee or other amounts owed to us or our affiliates Insurance Cost of insurance Payable before opening If you fail to obtain and maintain required insurance, we may immediately obtain insurance and you must promptly reimburse us for insurance, including late charges, together with an administrative fee equal to 5% of the insurance premium. Software License or Technology Fee We currently do not charge these fees but may do so in the future. Payable monthly See Item 11 Software Support We currently do not charge this fee but may charge it in the future. Payable monthly See Item 11 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Audit reimbursement threshold — understatement of at least 3% of Net Sales for any month | ttorneys’ fees if you lose in a dispute with us. Audit Cost of audit plus 12% interest per year from due date 15 days after receipt of report Payable only if audit shows an understatement of at least 3% of Net Sales for any month Interest Expenses Lesser of 12% per year or the maximum rate permitted by law When due Payable if you do not timely pay Royalty Fee, Production Fee or other amounts owed to us or our affiliates Insurance Cost of insurance Payable before opening If you fail to obtain and maintain required insurance, we may immediately obtain insurance and you must promptly reimburse us for insurance, including late charges, together with an administrative fee equal to 5% of the insurance premium. Software License or Technology Fee We currently do not charge these fees but may do so in the future. Payable monthly See Item 11 Software Support We currently do not charge this fee but | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Affiliate supplies, low estimate — $4,200 | Currently, our affiliate, JLBA, is the only supplier of certain supplies and other items, including wait station mats, tap handles, Crowler labels, flight boards, gift cards, and gift card holders. JLBA will invoice you for these items before you open the Restaurant. We estimate that the cost of these items will range from $4,200 to $5,000. The price paid for these items is nonrefundable. If you sign a Development Agreement, you must pay us a development fee of $10,000 (“Development Fee”) for each Restaurant you agree to develop under the Development Schedule (other than the first Restaurant, for which you pay us the Initial Franchise Fee described above). The Development Fee is not refundable under any circumstances. The portion of the Development Fee attributable to each additional Restaurant you develop under the Development Schedule ($10,000) will be credited against the Initial Franchise Fee due for the Franchise Agreement relating to that Restaurant when it is signed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Development Fee credit against Initial Franchise Fee per additional Restaurant — $10,000 | Currently, our affiliate, JLBA, is the only supplier of certain supplies and other items, including wait station mats, tap handles, Crowler labels, flight boards, gift cards, and gift card holders. JLBA will invoice you for these items before you open the Restaurant. We estimate that the cost of these items will range from $4,200 to $5,000. The price paid for these items is nonrefundable. If you sign a Development Agreement, you must pay us a development fee of $10,000 (“Development Fee”) for each Restaurant you agree to develop under the Development Schedule (other than the first Restaurant, for which you pay us the Initial Franchise Fee described above). The Development Fee is not refundable under any circumstances. The portion of the Development Fee attributable to each additional Restaurant you develop under the Development Schedule ($10,000) will be credited against the Initial Franchise Fee due for the Franchise Agreement relating to that Restaurant when it is signed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Operating Assistance fee per day — $400 | t may do so in the future. Payable monthly See Item 11 Software Support We currently do not charge this fee but may charge it in the future. Payable monthly See Item 11 Operating Assistance Currently $400 per day plus reimbursement of our related travel, room and board expenses (may range from $100 to $1,000 per day per person) When incurred We may provide you with additional operating assistance for a fee. You may request such assistance or we may require such assistance. Mystery Shopper Program Expenses Cost of third party mystery shopper services When incurred Payable if we establish a mystery shopper program and seek reimbursement for third-party fees related to your Restaurant Additional Training Fee Currently $400 per day plus reimbursement of our related travel, room and board expenses (may range from $100 to $1,000 per day per person) Before training Incurred for new and addition | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial franchise fee — $50000 | The “Initial Franchise Fee” for a single Restaurant franchise is $50,000. Included in the cost of the Initial Franchise Fee is a Restaurant opening promotional package that you will receive from us. You pay | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Additional Training related travel, room and board per day per person, low estimate — $100 | and seek reimbursement for third-party fees related to your Restaurant Additional Training Fee Currently $400 per day plus reimbursement of our related travel, room and board expenses (may range from $100 to $1,000 per day per person) Before training Incurred for new and additional training we require. See Item 11. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Development Fee per additional Restaurant — $10,000 | Currently, our affiliate, JLBA, is the only supplier of certain supplies and other items, including wait station mats, tap handles, Crowler labels, flight boards, gift cards, and gift card holders. JLBA will invoice you for these items before you open the Restaurant. We estimate that the cost of these items will range from $4,200 to $5,000. The price paid for these items is nonrefundable. If you sign a Development Agreement, you must pay us a development fee of $10,000 (“Development Fee”) for each Restaurant you agree to develop under the Development Schedule (other than the first Restaurant, for which you pay us the Initial Franchise Fee described above). The Development Fee is not refundable under any circumstances. The portion of the Development Fee attributable to each additional Restaurant you develop under the Development Schedule ($10,000) will be credited against the Initial Franchise Fee due for the Franchise Agreement relating to that Restaurant when it is signed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Audit interest per year from due date — 12% | ncurred See Note 3 Costs and Attorneys’ Fees Will vary under circumstances When incurred We may recover costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees if you lose in a dispute with us. Audit Cost of audit plus 12% interest per year from due date 15 days after receipt of report Payable only if audit shows an understatement of at least 3% of Net Sales for any month Interest Expenses Lesser of 12% per year or the maximum rate permitted by law When due Payable if you do not timely pay Royalty Fee, Production Fee or other amounts owed to us or our affiliates Insurance Cost of insurance Payable before opening If you fail to obtain and maintain required insurance, we may immediately obtain insurance and you must promptly reimburse us for insurance, including late charges, together with an administrative fee equal to 5% of the insurance premium. Software License or Technology Fee We currently do not charg | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Operating Assistance related travel, room and board per day per person, low estimate — $100 | rge this fee but may charge it in the future. Payable monthly See Item 11 Operating Assistance Currently $400 per day plus reimbursement of our related travel, room and board expenses (may range from $100 to $1,000 per day per person) When incurred We may provide you with additional operating assistance for a fee. You may request such assistance or we may require such assistance. Mystery Shopper Program Expenses Cost of third party mystery shopper services When incurred Payable if we establish a mystery shopper program and seek reimbursement for third-party fees related to your Restaurant Additional Training Fee Currently $400 per day plus reimbursement of our related travel, room and board expenses (may range from $100 to $1,000 per day per person) Before training Incurred for new and additional training we require. See Item 11. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
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