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How Much Does a Beef 'O' Brady's Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Beef 'O' Brady's franchise costs between $812,850 and $1,457,375 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

$812,850

Minimum Investment

$1,457,375

Maximum Investment

$25,000

Franchise Fee

Beef 'O' Brady's Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $25,000

Beef 'O' Brady's Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Beef 'O' Brady's franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $25,000

Initial Franchise Fee 2 Lump Sums · As Agreed (see Note 6) $25,000

Real Estate $485,400 – $936,125

Leasehold Improvements As supplier requires · Before Opening $462,000 – $883,000

Lease Deposit As landlord requires · Signing of Lease $9,900 – $28,125

Architect Fees& Permits As supplier requires · At delivery $7,500 – $15,000

Utility Deposits and Impact Fees Before Opening $6,000 – $10,000

Equipment & Assets $249,950 – $377,550

Equipment As supplier requires · At order and delivery $130,000 – $180,000

Furniture, Fixtures & Millwork As supplier requires · At order and delivery $45,000 – $80,000

Audio & Video Equipment As supplier requires · At order and delivery $25,000 – $50,000

Initial Inventory As supplier requires · At order and delivery $25,000 – $30,000

Signage As supplier requires · At order and delivery $10,000 – $20,000

Computer System As supplier requires · At delivery $13,000 – $15,600

Computer Support - 3 Months As supplier requires $1,950

Training $20,500 – $26,000

Training Fee Lump Sum · As Agreed $18,000

Training and Pre- Opening Expenses As required. · As required. $2,500 – $8,000

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $35,000

Additional Funds - 3 Months As supplier requires · Monthly except bi-weekly payroll $20,000 – $35,000

Other Costs $12,000 – $57,700

Liquor License Lump Sum · When issued $500 – $20,000

Insurance As insurer or agent requires $4,000 – $18,000

Licenses &Permits As agency requires $1,500 – $7,500

Promotional and Advertising - 3 Months As supplier requires $3,000 – $7,200

Professional Fees As supplier requires $3,000 – $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $812,850 – $1,457,375

How Does Beef 'O' Brady's Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Beef 'O' Brady's's minimum investment of $812,850 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$812,850

Beef 'O' Brady's Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,457,375

Beef 'O' Brady's Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Beef 'O' Brady's?

The total startup cost for a Beef 'O' Brady's franchise ranges from $812,850 to $1,457,375, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $485,400 to $936,125.

How much is the Beef 'O' Brady's franchise fee?

The Beef 'O' Brady's franchise fee is $25,000, 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 Beef 'O' Brady's a good investment?

Beef 'O' Brady's requires a total franchise investment of $812,850 to $1,457,375 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Beef 'O' Brady's franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Beef 'O' Brady's franchise owner make?

Beef 'O' Brady's franchise locations report average gross sales of $1,700,296 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Beef 'O' Brady's franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.