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How Much Does a Eiffel Waffle Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Eiffel Waffle franchise costs between $208,635 and $338,076 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

$208,635

Minimum Investment

$338,076

Maximum Investment

$40,000

Franchise Fee

Eiffel Waffle Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000

Fee Range $32,000 – $40,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000

Eiffel Waffle Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum payment in cash or available funds · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement $40,000

Real Estate $30,500 – $87,750

Leasehold Improvements As required by suppliers, contractor, and/or landlord · Before opening $25,000 – $75,000

Lease/Security Deposit As required by landlord · Before opening $3,000 – $7,000

Architect/Engineer Fee As required by architect or engineer · Before opening $2,500 – $5,000

Utility Deposit As required by utility providers · Before opening $0 – $750

Equipment & Assets $111,673 – $156,372

Equipment As required by suppliers · Before opening $75,000 – $90,000

Furniture and Fixtures As required by suppliers · Before opening $10,000 – $25,000

Initial Inventory-Other As required by suppliers · Before opening $11,000 – $15,200

Signage As required by suppliers · Before opening $3,000 – $10,000

Initial Inventory of Products to Produce Ice Cream As required by suppliers · Before opening $4,500 – $5,400

Computer Equipment As required by suppliers · Before opening $3,000 – $4,049

Misc. Equipment & Supplies As required by suppliers · Before opening $3,000 – $4,000

Uniforms As required by suppliers · Before opening $1,500 – $2,000

Software - 3 months As required by suppliers · As required by suppliers $573

Office Equipment & Supplies As required by suppliers · Before opening $100 – $150

Training $479 – $8,054

Your Training Expenses (transportation, lodging, and meals) As required for travel, lodging and meals $0 – $7,500

Third Party Training Expenses As required by providers $479 – $554

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $25,000

Additional Funds/Working Capital-3 months After opening $10,000 – $25,000

Other Costs $15,983 – $20,900

Grand Opening Marketing Campaign $8,000

Professional Fees As required by providers $2,000 – $3,500

Business Permits and Licenses As required by licensing authorities · Before opening $1,500 – $3,000

Insurance As required by insurer · Before opening $1,803 – $2,125

Accounting Service - 3 months As required by the supplier · As required by the supplier $500 – $1,500

Internal System Fee - 3 months ACH · Monthly $750

Initial Supply of Promotional Materials (Menus) As required by suppliers · Before opening $500 – $750

Internet Fees (3 months) As required by utility provider · As required by utility provider $300 – $450

Telephone (3 months) As required by provider · As required by provider $300 – $420

Payroll Processing (3 months) As required by provider · As required by provider $300 – $375

Music Service (3 months) As required by provider · As required by provider $30

Total Estimated Investment $208,635 – $338,076

How Does Eiffel Waffle Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Eiffel Waffle's minimum investment of $208,635 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$208,635

Eiffel Waffle Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$338,076

Eiffel Waffle Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Eiffel Waffle?

The total startup cost for a Eiffel Waffle franchise ranges from $208,635 to $338,076, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $111,673 to $156,372.

How much is the Eiffel Waffle franchise fee?

The Eiffel Waffle franchise fee is $40,000, with a range of $32,000 to $40,000 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 Eiffel Waffle a good investment?

Eiffel Waffle requires a total franchise investment of $208,635 to $338,076 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 55/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Eiffel Waffle franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Eiffel Waffle franchise owner make?

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