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How Much Does a Einstein Bros. Bagels Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise costs between $21,450 and $22,200 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$21,450

Minimum Investment

$22,200

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Einstein Bros. Bagels Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $25,000 – $35,000

Einstein Bros. Bagels Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise, as reported in the 2024 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $0

Transfer Fee $0

Real Estate $0

Equipment & Assets $0

Training $1,200 – $1,950

Additional and Replacement Certified Manager Personnel Training $850 – $1,600

Additional training and Onsite Assistance $350

Working Capital & Reserves $0

Other Costs $20,250

Grand Opening Marketing Program $10,000

Securities Offering Fee $7,500

Reinspection Fee $1,500

Renewal Fee $1,250

Royalty $0

Marketing Contribution $0

Interest on Overdue Amounts $0

Late Fee $0

Costs and Attorneys' Fees $0

Supplier Testing $0

Audit Costs $0

Indemnity $0

Renewal Fee $0

Lost Future Royalties $0

Total Estimated Investment $21,450 – $22,200

How Does Einstein Bros. Bagels Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Einstein Bros. Bagels's minimum investment of $21,450 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$21,450

Einstein Bros. Bagels Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$22,200

Einstein Bros. Bagels Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Einstein Bros. Bagels?

The total startup cost for a Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise ranges from $21,450 to $22,200, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $20,250 to $20,250.

How much is the Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise fee?

The Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $25,000 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2024 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Einstein Bros. Bagels a good investment?

Einstein Bros. Bagels requires a total franchise investment of $21,450 to $22,200 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise owner make?

Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,042,903 per the 2024 FDD Item 19. See our Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.