Read the full CityBird franchise analysis →

How Much Does a CityBird Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A CityBird franchise costs between $292,500 and $957,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$292,500

Minimum Investment

$957,000

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

CityBird Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

CityBird Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Initial Franchise Fee Cash, check or electronic funds transfer · Upon signing Franchise Agreement $35,000

Real Estate $155,000 – $568,500

Leasehold Improvements As agreed to $150,000 – $500,000

Real Estate Security Deposit and Rent (3 months) As agreed to $0 – $45,000

Architecture, Engineering& Buildout Management As agreed to $5,000 – $20,000

Utility Deposits As agreed to $0 – $3,500

Equipment & Assets $69,000 – $270,000

Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment& Smallwares As agreed to $50,000 – $225,000

Interior &Exterior Signage As agreed to $5,000 – $25,000

Business Management and Technology System As agreed to $8,000 – $10,000

Initial Inventory of Food &Packaging Products As agreed to $6,000 – $10,000

Training $500 – $10,000

Travel/Living Expenses While Training Check, cash, or credit card $500 – $10,000

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $50,000

Additional Funds (3 months) As agreed to $20,000 – $50,000

Other Costs $13,000 – $23,500

Grand Opening Marketing Expenditure As agreed to · Upon signing the Lease for your Restaurant $10,000

Legal and Accounting As agreed to $2,000 – $7,500

Licenses and Permits 9 (Not including liquor license) As agreed to $500 – $3,000

Insurance As agreed to $500 – $3,000

Total Estimated Investment $292,500 – $957,000

How Does CityBird Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

CityBird's minimum investment of $292,500 is near the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$292,500

CityBird Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$957,000

CityBird Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

Investment Analysis

This investment analysis is coming soon. Have ideas for other analyses you'd like us to add? Get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a CityBird?

The total startup cost for a CityBird franchise ranges from $292,500 to $957,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $155,000 to $568,500.

How much is the CityBird franchise fee?

The CityBird franchise fee is $35,000, 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 CityBird a good investment?

CityBird requires a total franchise investment of $292,500 to $957,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full CityBird franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a CityBird franchise owner make?

CityBird franchise locations report median gross sales of $605,204 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our CityBird franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.