Initial Franchise Fee$35,000 Paid to franchisor at signing of franchise agreement
Architectural Fees$15,000 - $25,000 Paid to franchisee's architect prior to opening
Real Estate and Lease-Hold Improvements$150,000 - $340,000 Paid to various vendors and/or landlord as incurred unless amortized over the term of lease
Equipment, Fixtures and Signage$175,000 - $250,000 Paid to various vendors prior to opening
Initial Inventory$10,000 - $15,000 Paid to various vendors prior to opening
Insurance$4,000 - $13,000 Paid to insurance company prior to opening
Training Period Expenses$0 - $10,300 Paid to hotels, restaurants and travel vendors during the training period
Prepaid Rent and Security Deposits$10,400 - $17,000 Paid to landlord and utility companies as stipulated in lease
Pre-opening Employee Expenses$7,000 - $14,000 Paid to vendors and employees as incurred
Grand Opening Advertising Expenses$10,000 (minimum) Paid to advertising vendors as incurred
Additional Funds$15,000 - $25,000 Total expenses Total Expenses $431,400 - $754,300
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