Source: FranopolisWalk-Ons Bistreaux & Bar
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Wares, Small Appliances and Uniforms — smaller: $40,000 to $70,000 | $40,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $40,000 to $70,000 |
| Hand Wares, Small Appliances and Uniforms — standard: $65,000 to $85,000 | $65,000 to $85,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $65,000 to $85,000 |
| Initial Inventory — standard: $35,000 to $50,000 | $35,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $35,000 to $50,000 |
| Smaller footprint total investment: $1,688,800 to $3,150,000 | $1,688,800 to $3,150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $1,688,800 to $3,150,000 |
| Opening Support Fee — standard: $40,000 | $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $40,000 |
| Liquor License — smaller: $300 to $10,000 | $300 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $300 to $10,000 |
| Initial Training Program Expenses — standard: $20,000 to $30,000 | $20,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $20,000 to $30,000 |
| Pre-Opening Labor — standard: $55,000 to $65,000 | $55,000 to $65,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $55,000 to $65,000 |
| Signs — standard: $30,000 to $90,000 | $30,000 to $90,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $30,000 to $90,000 |
| Initial Inventory — smaller: $30,000 to $50,000 | $30,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $30,000 to $50,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures — smaller: $50,000 to $160,000 | $50,000 to $160,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $50,000 to $160,000 |
| Signs — smaller: $10,000 to $20,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Management Salary Expense — standard: $120,000 to $130,000 | $120,000 to $130,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $120,000 to $130,000 |
| Additional funds (initial period — 3 months) — standard: $100,000 | $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $100,000 |
| Liquor License — standard: $300 to $25,000 | $300 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $300 to $25,000 |
| Equipment — standard: $500,000 to $800,000 | $500,000 to $800,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $500,000 to $800,000 |
| Management Salary Expense — smaller: $50,000 to $75,000 | $50,000 to $75,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $50,000 to $75,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements — smaller: $700,000 to $1,500,000 | $700,000 to $1,500,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $700,000 to $1,500,000 |
| Leased Real Property — standard: $110,000 to $280,000 | $110,000 to $280,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $110,000 to $280,000 |
| Security, utility deposits, licenses and prepaid expenses — smaller: $1,000 to $5,000 | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Equipment — smaller: $400,000 to $600,000 | $400,000 to $600,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $400,000 to $600,000 |
| Additional funds (initial period — 3 months) — smaller: $60,000 | $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $60,000 |
| Standard footprint total investment: $2,051,300 to $6,577,500 | $2,051,300 to $6,577,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $2,051,300 to $6,577,500 |
| Architect and Engineering Fees — standard: $50,000 to $120,000 | $50,000 to $120,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $50,000 to $120,000 |
| Computer, Television Audio and Point of Sale Systems — standard: $250,000 to $350,000 | $250,000 to $350,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $250,000 to $350,000 |
| Professional Fees — standard: $5,000 to $20,000 | $5,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $5,000 to $20,000 |
| Computer, Television Audio and POS systems — smaller: $100,000 to $200,000 | $100,000 to $200,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $100,000 to $200,000 |
| Leased Real Property — smaller: $62,500 to $160,000 | $62,500 to $160,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $62,500 to $160,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements — standard: $500,000 to $4,000,000 | $500,000 to $4,000,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $500,000 to $4,000,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee: $60,000 $60,000 | $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $60,000 $60,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures — standard: $85,000 to $300,000 | $85,000 to $300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $85,000 to $300,000 |
| Security, utility deposits, licenses and prepaid expenses — standard: $1,000 to $7,500 | $1,000 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 $1,000 to $7,500 |
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 for one Walk-On’s Restaurant is $60,000.
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The Initial Franchise Fee for one Walk-On’s Restaurant is $60,000.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | One-half of the then-current initial franchise fee (currently, $30,000). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| 2025 Initial Franchise Fee maximum | In 2025, we collected Initial Franchise Fees ranging from $30,000 to $60,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Quality inspection passing percentage | which is currently 88% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Opening Support Fee | The Opening Support Fee is $40,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Replacement Manager Training per trainee | $5,000 per trainee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Management Fee revenue percentage | 10% of the Walk-On’s Restaurant’s weekly Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Funds | When you sign your Franchise Agreement, you must pay us $20,000 for your grand opening marketing efforts. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Area Development fee per restaurant | If you enter into an Area Development Agreement, you must pay an Area Development Fee of 50% of the Initial Franchise Fee ($30,000 per Walk - On’s Restaurant) multiplied by the total number of Walk - On’s Restaurants to be developed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Regional Advertising minimum | Minimum – 1% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Regional Advertising maximum | Maximum – 3% of Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional initial trainee fee | you must pay us $5,000 per additional trainee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Technology Contribution monthly cap | Up to $500 per month but not currently charged | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Continuing Royalty | 5% of Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| 2025 Initial Franchise Fee minimum | In 2025, we collected Initial Franchise Fees ranging from $30,000 to $60,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Reimbursement administrative fee rate | an administrative fee of 25% of the amount we disburse. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Late Financial Reports per report/month | $50 per month per missing report. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | The Initial Franchise Fee for one Walk-On’s Restaurant is $60,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Relocation fee: $20,000 or greater amount necessary to reimburse reasonable costs | Relocation $20,000 or any greater amount necessary to reimburse us for any reasonable costs we incur in considering your request. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Quality inspection fee | Currently $501.30. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Restaurant inspection fine maximum | we may charge you a fine of up to $25,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| On-Site Training and Assistance per day per trainer | $300 per day per trainer | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| System Advertising Contribution | Currently 2% of Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Successor Agreement Fee | 25% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 6 | 80 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 60 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 73 | 5 | 78 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 60 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 73 | 5 | 78 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 60 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 68 74 +6
Company-Owned 2023 3 6 +3
Total 2023 71 80 +9
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 74 73 -1
Company-Owned 2024 6 5 -1
Total 2024 80 78 -2
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 73 73 0
Company-Owned 2025 5 5 0
SourcesTotal 2025 78 78 0
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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 73 franchised locations and 5 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 60 · Item 20 · View Source
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