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How Much Does a Beard Papa’s Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Beard Papa’s franchise costs between $200,900 and $477,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $45,000.

$200,900

Minimum Investment

$477,000

Maximum Investment

$45,000

Franchise Fee

Beard Papa’s Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $45,000

Fee Range $29,900 – $45,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $45,000

Beard Papa’s Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Beard Papa’s 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 is signed $45,000

Real Estate $53,500 – $246,500

Construction and Leasehold Improvements As arranged $35,000 – $150,000

Lease Deposits and Rent - Three Months As arranged $18,000 – $96,000

Utility Deposits As arranged $500

Equipment & Assets $59,400 – $94,500

Furniture, Fixtures and Other Equipment As arranged $20,400 – $40,000

Custard Cream Equipment As arranged $30,000 – $35,000

Initial Inventory As arranged $4,300 – $10,000

Signage As arranged $4,000 – $8,000

Computer, Software, and Point of Sale System As arranged $700 – $1,500

Training $5,000

Initial Training Fee As arranged $5,000

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $30,000

Additional Funds - Three Months As arranged $10,000 – $30,000

Other Costs $28,000 – $56,000

Ovens As arranged $15,000 – $35,000

Professional Fees As arranged $6,000 – $9,500

Grand Opening Marketing As arranged $6,000

Insurance Deposits - Three Months As arranged $500 – $4,000

Licenses and Permits As arranged $500 – $1,500

Total Estimated Investment $200,900 – $477,000

How Does Beard Papa’s Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Beard Papa’s's minimum investment of $200,900 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$200,900

Beard Papa’s Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$477,000

Beard Papa’s Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Beard Papa’s?

The total startup cost for a Beard Papa’s franchise ranges from $200,900 to $477,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $53,500 to $246,500.

How much is the Beard Papa’s franchise fee?

The Beard Papa’s franchise fee is $45,000, with a range of $29,900 to $45,000 depending on the agreement, 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 Beard Papa’s a good investment?

Beard Papa’s requires a total franchise investment of $200,900 to $477,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 45/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Beard Papa’s franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Beard Papa’s franchise owner make?

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