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How Much Does a Giordano’s Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Giordano’s franchise costs between $609,000 and $973,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

$609,000

Minimum Investment

$973,000

Maximum Investment

$40,000

Franchise Fee

Giordano’s Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000

Giordano’s Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Giordano’s franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · See Item 5 $40,000

Real Estate $280,000 – $473,000

Leasehold Improvements As Agreed · Before Opening $270,000 – $453,000

Security Deposits and Advance Rent Lump Sum · Before Opening $10,000 – $20,000

Equipment & Assets $239,000 – $395,000

Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment& Fees As Agreed · Before Opening $234,000 – $386,000

Initial Inventory Lump Sum · Before Opening $5,000 – $9,000

Training $0

Working Capital & Reserves $5,000 – $10,000

Additional Funds - 3 Months As Agreed $5,000 – $10,000

Other Costs $45,000 – $55,000

Miscellaneous Start-Up Costs As Agreed $30,000 – $40,000

Grand Opening Advertising As Agreed $15,000

Total Estimated Investment $609,000 – $973,000

How Does Giordano’s Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Giordano’s's minimum investment of $609,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$609,000

Giordano’s Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$973,000

Giordano’s Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Giordano’s?

The total startup cost for a Giordano’s franchise ranges from $609,000 to $973,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $280,000 to $473,000.

How much is the Giordano’s franchise fee?

The Giordano’s franchise fee is $40,000, 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 Giordano’s a good investment?

Giordano’s requires a total franchise investment of $609,000 to $973,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Giordano’s franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Giordano’s franchise owner make?

Giordano’s's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.