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How Much Does a Great Harvest Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Great Harvest franchise costs between $168,262 and $984,154 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $7,500.

$168,262

Minimum Investment

$984,154

Maximum Investment

$7,500

Franchise Fee

Great Harvest Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $7,500

Fee Range $5,000 – $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Great Harvest Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Initial Franchise Fee *See Note Lump Sum · Upon signing Franchise Agreement and, if applicable, Development Rights Rider $35,000

Real Estate $2,840 – $484,152

Real Estate and Improvements *See Note $965 – $474,762

One Month's Rent *See Note Lump sum · As specified in lease or sublease $1,875 – $9,390

Equipment & Assets $95,405 – $371,586

Equipment *See Note As purchased · As purchased $84,785 – $315,000

Signs As purchased · As purchased $620 – $30,000

Opening Inventory (Ingredients and Supplies) As purchased · As purchased $10,000 – $26,586

Training $2,049 – $10,300

Expenses While Training $2,049 – $10,300

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000

Additional Funds - 3 months *See Note $20,000

Other Costs $12,968 – $63,116

Prepaid Expenses and Deposits *See Note $600 – $32,000

Organizational Costs/Misc. *See Note $368 – $19,116

Grand Opening Advertising Costs *See Note $12,000

Total Estimated Investment $168,262 – $984,154

How Does Great Harvest Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Great Harvest's minimum investment of $168,262 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$168,262

Great Harvest Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$984,154

Great Harvest Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Great Harvest?

The total startup cost for a Great Harvest franchise ranges from $168,262 to $984,154, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $2,840 to $484,152.

How much is the Great Harvest franchise fee?

The Great Harvest franchise fee is $7,500, with a range of $5,000 to $35,000 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 Great Harvest a good investment?

Great Harvest requires a total franchise investment of $168,262 to $984,154 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Great Harvest franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Great Harvest franchise owner make?

Great Harvest franchise locations report median gross sales of $861,185 per the 2024 FDD Item 19. See our Great Harvest franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.