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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total initial investment low | $328,300 to $712,600 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 TOTAL $328,300 $712,600 |
| Initial franchise fee low | $40,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee $40,000 $40,000 |
| Initial marketing spend low | $5,000 to $7,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Marketing Spend $5,000 $7,500 |
| Artwork and decor low | $8,000 to $12,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Artwork & Décor $8,000 $12,000 |
| Initial franchise fee high | $40,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee $40,000 $40,000 |
| Permits and licenses low | $500 to $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Permits and Licenses for Franchised Business Operations $500 $1,000 |
| Video surveillance audiovisual system low | $5,100 to $15,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Video Surveillance System; Audio-Visual Equipment, Music and Entertainment System $5,100 $15,000 |
| Signage low | $10,000 to $14,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Signage $10,000 $14,000 |
| Professional fees low | $0 to $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Professional Fees $0 $3,000 |
| Lease-related payments three months low | $16,000 to $18,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Lease-Related Payments -- 3 Months $16,000 $18,000 |
| Pre-opening inventory package low | $800 to $1,200 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Pre-Opening Inventory Package $800 $1,200 |
| Equipment and smallwares low | $80,000 to $142,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Equipment & Smallwares $80,000 $142,000 |
| Initial training expenses low | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Expenses Associated with Initial Training $1,500 $2,500 |
| Additional funds three months low | $24,000 to $62,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Additional Funds — 3 Months $24,000 $62,000 |
| Inventory low | $3,500 to $8,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Inventory $3,500 $8,500 |
| Tech survey and installation costs low | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Tech Environment Survey and Installation Fee; Costs and Expenses $1,500 $3,000 |
| Architecture project management low | $10,000 to $19,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Architecture/Project Management $10,000 $19,500 |
| Furniture and fixtures low | $14,000 to $18,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Furniture and Fixtures $14,000 $18,000 |
| Utility deposits low | $500 to $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Utility Deposits $500 $2,500 |
| Leasehold improvements low | $105,000 to $337,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Leasehold Improvements $105,000 $337,000 |
| POS computer software telephone three months low | $2,900 to $5,900 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 POS Computer System; Software Fees and Telephone – 3 Months $2,900 $5,900 |
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
- The initial franchise fee is $40,000
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Late reporting daily admin fee | administrative fee of $50.00 per day | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Brand development fund rate | Currently, two percent (2%) of the Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Site selection extension fee | site selection extension fee of $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Tech environment survey and installation fee | a fee in the amount of $1,100 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Convention non-attendance fee | charge a non-attendance fee of $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Initial franchise fee | The initial franchise fee is $40,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Pre-opening inventory package low | an amount between $800 to $1,200 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $7,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Royalty rate | 5% of Gross Sale generated by your Franchised Business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Development fee each additional restaurant | $20,000 for the second and each additional Franchised Business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Other enforcement fines maximum | Up to $1,000 per infraction | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Minimum royalty monthly | minimum monthly royalty (the “Minimum Royalty”) amounting to $2,250/month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Training fee per day per trainer | $180/day per trainer | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Insufficient funds fee | $50 plus any fee charged us for uncollected funds | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Local advertising requirement | amounting to 1% of the Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Unapproved advertising third infraction | 3rd infraction: $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| New supplier evaluation minimum | greater of (a) actual out-of-pocket costs, or (b) $1,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| POS system fee low monthly | range from $250 to $450 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial marketing spend low | between $5,000 to $7,5000 on initial marketing | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Pre-opening inventory package high | an amount between $800 to $1,200 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Development fee initial restaurant | $40,000 for the Initial Franchised Business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Administrative fee cap on internal transfer | administrative fee amounting to up to $750 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Unapproved advertising second infraction | 2nd infraction: $500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Local advertising escalated requirement | increase your LAR to an amount equal to 3% of the Gross Sales | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee $7,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial marketing spend high | Initial Marketing Spend $5,000 to $7,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Unapproved advertising first infraction | 1st infraction: $250 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Late reporting penalty | we will assess a penalty of $500.00 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Management fee maximum daily | fee not to exceed $500 per day | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Brand fund possible maximum | increase your Fund Contribution to an amount equal to three percent (3%) | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Non-reporting enforcement fee | $1,000 fee if you fail to provide us with certain required financial information | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Annual convention fee maximum | registration fee of up to $1,000 per attendee | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Audit underpayment threshold | 3% or greater underpayment | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| POS system fee high monthly | range from $250 to $450 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Collection interest annual rate | 18% or highest lawful rate if lower | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
The disclosed initial franchise fee is $40,000.
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Source NotesThe initial franchise fee is $40,000
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