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How Much Does a Chili's Grill & Bar Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Chili's Grill & Bar franchise costs between $3,959,695 and $6,354,695 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $60,000.

$3,959,695

Minimum Investment

$6,354,695

Maximum Investment

$60,000

Franchise Fee

$40,000 – $60,000

Fee Range

Chili's Grill & Bar Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $60,000

Fee Range $40,000 – $60,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000 – $60,000

Chili's Grill & Bar Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Chili's Grill & Bar franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000 – $60,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · See Item 5 $40,000 – $60,000

Real Estate $2,389,000 – $3,884,000

Construction Costs 4b As arranged · As arranged $2,000,000 – $2,500,000

Site Work As arranged · As arranged $300,000 – $1,000,000

Pre-Construction 4a As arranged · As arranged $75,000 – $350,000

Leasehold Expense Monthly · As arranged $14,000 – $34,000

Equipment & Assets $625,000 – $1,010,000

Kitchen/Bar Equipment/ As arranged $400,000 – $600,000

Exterior Signage As arranged · As arranged $50,000 – $160,000

Inventory As arranged $100,000 – $150,000

Computer POS System/Kitchen display system/ Installation As arranged · As arranged $75,000 – $100,000

Training $65,000 – $250,000

Initial Training As arranged · As arranged $65,000 – $250,000

Working Capital & Reserves $545,000 – $755,000

Additional Funds 18 (3 months) As arranged · 3 months $525,000 – $725,000

Working Capital As arranged $20,000 – $30,000

Other Costs $295,695 – $395,695

Furniture/Fixtures/ Sound System/TVs As arranged $140,000 – $175,000

Opening Team Costs As arranged · As arranged $100,000 – $150,000

Bar/Kitchen Accessories As arranged · As arranged $50,000 – $60,000

Opening Advertising As arranged $5,000 – $10,000

Online Ordering As arranged · As arranged $695

Liquor License As arranged · As arranged $0

Total Estimated Investment $3,959,695 – $6,354,695

How Does Chili's Grill & Bar Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Chili's Grill & Bar's minimum investment of $3,959,695 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$3,959,695

Chili's Grill & Bar Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$6,354,695

Chili's Grill & Bar Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Chili's Grill & Bar?

The total startup cost for a Chili's Grill & Bar franchise ranges from $3,959,695 to $6,354,695, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $2,389,000 to $3,884,000.

How much is the Chili's Grill & Bar franchise fee?

The Chili's Grill & Bar franchise fee is $60,000, with a range of $40,000 to $60,000 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 Chili's Grill & Bar a good investment?

Chili's Grill & Bar requires a total franchise investment of $3,959,695 to $6,354,695 and scores Legal Risk: 93/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Chili's Grill & Bar franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Chili's Grill & Bar franchise owner make?

Chili's Grill & Bar's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.