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How Much Does a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise costs between $785,936 and $2,753,566 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$785,936

Minimum Investment

$2,753,566

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $26,250 – $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

License Fee Lump sum · Upon signing of the License Agreement $35,000

Real Estate $281,334 – $525,000

Construction, Remodeling, and Leasehold Improvements Lump sum · Before opening $270,000 – $500,000

Real Property Rent (one month) As agreed $5,667 – $12,500

Security Deposit As agreed $5,667 – $12,500

Equipment & Assets $427,102 – $513,665

Thru Headsets Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures and Décor Lump sum · Before opening $375,000 – $400,000

Computer, Point of Sale Equipment, Outdoor Ordering System and Software, Security Cameras, Drive Lump sum · Before opening $30,102 – $58,665

Building Signage / Interior Neon / LED Border Lump sum · Before opening $12,000 – $30,000

Opening Inventory and Supplies Lump sum · Before opening $10,000 – $25,000

Training $10,000 – $40,000

Training Costs and Expenses (Travel, Meals, Lodging, and Employee Wages) Before and after opening $10,000 – $40,000

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $60,000

Additional Funds - 3 months $20,000 – $60,000

Other Costs $12,500 – $1,579,901

Miscellaneous Opening Costs $8,000 – $15,000

Insurance Before and after opening $2,000 – $5,000

Grand Opening Advertising $2,500 – $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $785,936 – $2,753,566

How Does Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers's minimum investment of $785,936 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$785,936

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$2,753,566

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers?

The total startup cost for a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise ranges from $785,936 to $2,753,566, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $12,500 to $1,579,901.

How much is the Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise fee?

The Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $26,250 to $35,000 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 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers a good investment?

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers requires a total franchise investment of $785,936 to $2,753,566 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise owner make?

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,834,089 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.