INITIAL INVESTMENT
The following chart provides an estimate of your initial investment for one Restaurant based on our experience. All fees and payments are non-refundable, unless otherwise stated or permitted by the payee.
Description of Fee Expense
Estimated Cost
Or Range
Method of Payment
When Due
To Whom Made
Initial Franchise Fee1

$20,000
Lump Sum
When you sign the Franchise Agreement
MTP
Lease Deposit2
$4,000 – $8,000
Lump Sum
When you sign Lease
Landlord
Leasehold Improvements3
$26,500 – $53,800
As Agreed
As Incurred
MTP or Supplier
Equipment, Fixtures and Furnishing4
$107,000 – 126,000
Lump Sum
As Incurred
MTP or Supplier
Permits & Licenses5
$500 – $1,000
As Incurred
As Incurred
Governmental Authorities
Signs6
$3,000 – $4,800
As Agreed
As Incurred
MTP or Supplier
Prepaid Insurance Premium7
$1,200
Lump Sum
As Incurred
Insurance Carrier/Broker
Initial Inventory and Miscellaneous Supplies8
$6,000-$9000
Cash on Delivery
As Incurred
MTP or Supplier
Grand Opening Advertising9
$2,500
Lump Sum
14 days before to 30 days after Opening
MTP or Supplier
Training10
$0 – $2,000
As Incurred
As Incurred
Suppliers
Utility Costs and Deposits11
$500 – $1,500
As Agreed

As Agreed
Utility and Telephone Companies
Additional Funds - 3 months12
$7,500 – $18,000
As Incurred
As Incurred
Your Employees, Suppliers and Creditors
Total $178,700 – $247,800