Franchise Costs

Estimated Start Up Costs

Initial Franchise Fee	$30,000
Construction / Leasehold Improvements	$284,000 – $325,000
Architect Fees	$6,000 – $18,000
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment	$130,000 - $147,000
Signage and Awnings	$6,500 - $18,300
Licenses and Permits	$2,000 - $6,500
Pre Opening & Opening Inventory, Uniforms and Smallwares	$35,000 - $40,000
In-Store Advertising Materials	$1,000 - $2,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$5,000
Salaries, lodging, transportation for training at Franchised Location	$17,825 - $22,845
Salaries, lodging, transportation for training in St. Paul, MN or designated Training Store	$1,500 - $7,500
Point of Sale System	$18,000 - $23,000
Internet Access	$30 - $500
Professional Services	$3,000 – $10,000
Insurance	$2,000 – $6,000
Deposits	$0 - $7,500
Additional Funds	$20,000 - $40,000
Estimated Costs to Open	$561,855 - $709,145

Note: Development costs above do not include commissions associated with the acquisition of real estate (if applicable), or potential fees associated with sewer/water connection, if any. Your actual costs for construction/leasehold improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment, signage, awnings, and inventory, uniforms and smallwares will vary depending upon the size and design of your restaurant, its geographic location, shipping costs and other economic factors. The estimated opening costs represented in the table are based on an average sq/ft of approximately 2900 sq/ft. The License and Permit costs does not reflect the acquisition of a Liquor License in Liquor Control States and the fee may vary dramatically.

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