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How Much Does a Ellianos Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Ellianos franchise costs between $797,450 and $1,397,400 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$797,450

Minimum Investment

$1,397,400

Maximum Investment

$30,000

Franchise Fee

Ellianos Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000

Fee Range $12,500 – $30,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $30,000

Ellianos Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $30,000

Initial Franchise Fee When You Sign Franchise Agreement $30,000

Real Estate $569,000 – $1,053,000

Building/Improvements As Arranged $385,000 – $680,000

Site Work As Arranged $150,000 – $300,000

Civil Engineering & Permitting As Arranged $15,000 – $45,000

Architectural, MEP & Engineering $14,000 – $18,000

Security Deposits $5,000 – $10,000

Real Estate $0

Equipment & Assets $152,750 – $181,000

Equipment and Supplies $128,750 – $140,000

Signs $14,000 – $25,000

Opening Inventory As Arranged $10,000 – $16,000

Training $1,000 – $3,000

Initial Training Program - Travel Expense $1,000 – $3,000

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $15,000

Additional Funds (3 Months) $10,000 – $15,000

Other Costs $34,700 – $115,400

Impact & Tap Fees $2,000 – $45,000

Payment and Performance Bonds As Arranged $10,700 – $29,400

Landscaping $10,000 – $25,000

Opening Advertising & Spending As Arranged $10,000

Miscellaneous Opening Costs $2,000 – $6,000

Total Estimated Investment $797,450 – $1,397,400

How Does Ellianos Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Ellianos's minimum investment of $797,450 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$797,450

Ellianos Min

$315,233

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,397,400

Ellianos Max

$693,450

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Ellianos?

The total startup cost for a Ellianos franchise ranges from $797,450 to $1,397,400, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $569,000 to $1,053,000.

How much is the Ellianos franchise fee?

The Ellianos franchise fee is $30,000, with a range of $12,500 to $30,000 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 Ellianos a good investment?

Ellianos requires a total franchise investment of $797,450 to $1,397,400 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 76/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Ellianos franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Ellianos franchise owner make?

Ellianos franchise locations report average gross sales of $1,561,344 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Ellianos franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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