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How Much Does a Ellianos Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Ellianos franchise costs between $671,500 and $1,068,700 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$671,500

Minimum Investment

$1,068,700

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 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $30,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · When You Sign Franchise Agreement $30,000

Real Estate $466,000 – $749,500

Building/Improvements Progress payments · As arranged $385,000 – $515,000

Site Work Progress payments/As Arranged · As arranged $50,000 – $175,000

Civil Engineering & Permitting As arranged · As arranged $12,000 – $30,000

Architectural, MEP, & Engineering Costs As arranged $14,000 – $19,500

Security Deposits As arranged $5,000 – $10,000

Real Estate $0

Equipment & Assets $137,500 – $169,500

Equipment and Supplies As arranged $113,500 – $134,500

Signs As arranged $14,000 – $25,000

Opening Inventory Lump Sum · As arranged $10,000

Training $1,000 – $3,000

Initial Training Program -- Travel and Living Expense As arranged $1,000 – $3,000

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $20,000

Additional Funds (3 Months) As Arranged $10,000 – $20,000

Other Costs $27,000 – $96,700

Impact & Tap Fees As arranged $2,000 – $40,000

Landscaping As arranged $10,000 – $25,000

Payment and Performance Bonds As arranged · As arranged $9,000 – $20,700

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

Opening Advertising As Arranged $4,000 – $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $671,500 – $1,068,700

How Does Ellianos Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Ellianos's minimum investment of $671,500 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$671,500

Ellianos Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,068,700

Ellianos Max

$696,000

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 $671,500 to $1,068,700, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $466,000 to $749,500.

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 2025 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 $671,500 to $1,068,700 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 56/100 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 median gross sales of $1,127,170 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Ellianos franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.