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How Much Does a Café 86 Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Café 86 franchise costs between $229,500 and $467,667 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $45,000.

$229,500

Minimum Investment

$467,667

Maximum Investment

$45,000

Franchise Fee

Café 86 Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $45,000

Fee Range $40,500 – $45,000

Café 86 Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Café 86 franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $45,000 – $0

Initial franchise fee Check or wire transfer · Upon signing the franchise agreement $45,000 – $0

Real Estate $83,000 – $0

Leasehold Improvements Check · As incurred or when billed $80,000 – $0

Rent and Lease Security Deposit Check · Upon signing lease $3,000 – $0

Equipment & Assets $55,500 – $0

Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Check, debit, and/or credit $40,000 – $0

Inventory Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $13,000 – $0

Computer Systems Check, debit, and/or credit $1,500 – $0

Signage Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $1,000 – $0

Training $3,000 – $0

Travel, lodging and meals for initial training Cash, debit or credit $3,000 – $0

Working Capital & Reserves $35,000 – $0

Additional funds (for first 3 months) Varies · Varies $35,000 – $0

Other Costs $8,000 – $467,667

Market Introduction Program Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $3,000 – $0

Licenses and Permits Check · Upon application $2,000 – $0

Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $1,500 – $0

Utilities Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering service $500 – $0

Insurance Check · Upon ordering $500 – $0

Office Expenses Check, debit, and/or credit $500 – $0

Total Estimated Investment $229,500 – $467,667

How Does Café 86 Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Café 86's minimum investment of $229,500 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$229,500

Café 86 Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$467,667

Café 86 Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Café 86?

The total startup cost for a Café 86 franchise ranges from $229,500 to $467,667, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $8,000 to $467,667.

How much is the Café 86 franchise fee?

The Café 86 franchise fee is $45,000, with a range of $40,500 to $45,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Café 86 a good investment?

Café 86 requires a total franchise investment of $229,500 to $467,667 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Café 86 franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Café 86 franchise owner make?

Café 86's 2026 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.