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How Much Does a Foster's Grille Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Foster's Grille franchise costs between $171,800 and $538,600 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $32,000.

$171,800

Minimum Investment

$538,600

Maximum Investment

$32,000

Franchise Fee

Foster's Grille Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $32,000

Fee Range $32,000 – $40,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000

Foster's Grille Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Foster's Grille franchise, as reported in the 2024 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000

Initial franchise fee Lump sum · On signing franchise agreement $40,000

Real Estate $40,500 – $321,500

Leasehold improvements As agreed $35,000 – $300,000

Prepaid rent and security deposit As agreed $5,000 – $20,000

Utility deposits As agreed $500 – $1,500

Equipment & Assets $56,000 – $103,500

Equipment As agreed $35,000 – $65,000

Fixtures and signage As agreed $15,000 – $25,000

Initial inventory As agreed $5,000 – $8,000

Supplies (office supplies, stationery, business cards, etc.) (for 1 st 3-6 months) As agreed $1,000 – $3,000

POS and back office computer system As agreed $0 – $2,500

Training $1,300 – $1,600

Travel, lodging and meals for initial training (per person) As agreed $1,300 – $1,600

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $40,000

Additional funds 15 (for 1 st 3-6 months) As agreed $20,000 – $40,000

Other Costs $14,000 – $32,000

Furniture As agreed $8,000 – $18,000

Professional fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) Lump sum $2,000 – $5,000

Grand opening advertising As agreed $2,000 – $3,000

Business licenses, permits, etc. (for 1 st year) As agreed $1,000 – $3,000

Insurance 14 (premium for 1 st year) As agreed $1,000 – $3,000

Total Estimated Investment $171,800 – $538,600

How Does Foster's Grille Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Foster's Grille's minimum investment of $171,800 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$171,800

Foster's Grille Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$538,600

Foster's Grille Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Foster's Grille?

The total startup cost for a Foster's Grille franchise ranges from $171,800 to $538,600, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $40,500 to $321,500.

How much is the Foster's Grille franchise fee?

The Foster's Grille franchise fee is $32,000, with a range of $32,000 to $40,000 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 Foster's Grille a good investment?

Foster's Grille requires a total franchise investment of $171,800 to $538,600 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 98/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Foster's Grille franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Foster's Grille franchise owner make?

Foster's Grille franchise locations report median gross sales of $922,178 per the 2024 FDD Item 19. See our Foster's Grille franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.