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How Much Does a bb.q Chicken Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A bb.q Chicken franchise costs between $661,000 and $1,289,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $45,000.

$661,000

Minimum Investment

$1,289,000

Maximum Investment

$45,000

Franchise Fee

bb.q Chicken Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $45,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $45,000

bb.q Chicken Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a bb.q Chicken franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $45,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · When Franchise Agreement Signed $45,000

Real Estate $458,000 – $930,000

Leasehold Improvements As arranged · As arranged $450,000 – $850,000

Lease/Security Deposit, Utility Deposit As arranged · As arranged $3,000 – $50,000

Architectural/ Design Fees As arranged · As arranged $5,000 – $30,000

Equipment & Assets $117,000 – $243,000

Equipment As arranged · As arranged $70,000 – $150,000

Furniture and Fixtures As arranged · As arranged $30,000 – $40,000

Signage As arranged · As arranged $5,000 – $25,000

Inventory As arranged · As arranged $8,000 – $20,000

Point-of-Sale System As arranged · As arranged $4,000 – $8,000

Training $5,000 – $6,500

Training Fee &Expenses As arranged · As arranged $5,000 – $6,500

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $40,000

Additional Funds - 3 Months As arranged · As arranged $20,000 – $40,000

Other Costs $16,000 – $24,500

Grand Opening Marketing As arranged · As arranged $10,000

Opening Material As arrange · As arranged $3,000 – $6,000

Professional Fees As arranged · As arranged $1,000 – $5,000

Insurance - 3 Months As arranged · As arranged $1,500 – $3,000

Business Licenses and Permits As arranged · As arranged $500

Total Estimated Investment $661,000 – $1,289,000

How Does bb.q Chicken Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

bb.q Chicken's minimum investment of $661,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$661,000

bb.q Chicken Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,289,000

bb.q Chicken Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a bb.q Chicken?

The total startup cost for a bb.q Chicken franchise ranges from $661,000 to $1,289,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $458,000 to $930,000.

How much is the bb.q Chicken franchise fee?

The bb.q Chicken franchise fee is $45,000, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is bb.q Chicken a good investment?

bb.q Chicken requires a total franchise investment of $661,000 to $1,289,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full bb.q Chicken franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a bb.q Chicken franchise owner make?

bb.q Chicken's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.