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How Much Does a The Bunker Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A The Bunker franchise costs between $592,500 and $45,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $45,000.

$592,500
Minimum Investment
$45,000
Maximum Investment
$45,000
Franchise Fee

The Bunker Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $45,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $45,000

The Bunker Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment
The Bunker minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
The Bunker maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $45,000
Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · When Franchise Agreement is signed $45,000
Real Estate $334,000 – $0
Construction and Leasehold Improvements As arranged $320,000 – $0
Lease Deposits - Three Months As arranged $13,500 – $0
Utility Deposits As arranged $500 – $0
Equipment & Assets $185,500 – $0
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment As arranged $140,000 – $0
Computer, Software, and Point of Sale System As arranged $30,500 – $0
Signage As arranged $10,000 – $0
Initial Inventory As arranged $5,000 – $0
Training $2,000 – $0
Travel for Initial Training As arranged $2,000 – $0
Working Capital & Reserves $0
Other Costs $26,000 – $0
Professional Fees As arranged $15,000 – $0
Insurance Deposits - Three Months As arranged $4,000 – $0
Grand Opening Marketing As arranged $3,000 – $0
Licenses and Permits As arranged $2,000 – $0
Liquor License As arranged $2,000 – $0
Total Estimated Investment $592,500 – $45,000

How Does The Bunker Compare to Other Entertainment & Recreation Franchises?

The Bunker's minimum investment of $592,500 is above the Entertainment & Recreation industry median. The median minimum investment for Entertainment & Recreation franchises is $276,400.

$592,500
The Bunker Min
$276,400
Entertainment & Recreation Median Min
$45,000
The Bunker Max
$728,353
Entertainment & Recreation Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a The Bunker?

The total startup cost for a The Bunker franchise ranges from $592,500 to $45,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $334,000 to $0.

How much is the The Bunker franchise fee?

The The Bunker 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 The Bunker a good investment?

The Bunker requires a total franchise investment of $592,500 to $45,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 80/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full The Bunker franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a The Bunker franchise owner make?

The Bunker franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,291,742 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our The Bunker franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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