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How Much Does a Half Baked Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Half Baked franchise costs between $137,533 and $309,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

$137,533

Minimum Investment

$309,000

Maximum Investment

$25,000

Franchise Fee

Half Baked Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000

Fee Range $20,000 – $25,000

Half Baked Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $25,000 – $0

Initial franchise fee Check or wire transfer · Upon signing the franchise agreement $25,000 – $0

Real Estate $26,333 – $0

Leasehold Improvements Check · As incurred or when billed $25,000 – $0

Rent and Lease Security Deposit Check · Upon signing lease $1,333 – $0

Equipment & Assets $58,000 – $0

Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Check, debit, and/or credit $50,000 – $0

Inventory Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $4,000 – $0

Signage Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $3,000 – $0

Computer Systems Check, debit, and/or credit $1,000 – $0

Training $2,500 – $0

Travel, lodging and meals for initial training Cash, debit or credit $2,500 – $0

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $0

Additional funds (for first 3 months) Varies · Varies $20,000 – $0

Other Costs $5,700 – $309,000

Market Introduction Program Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $4,000 – $0

Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $1,000 – $0

Insurance Check · Upon ordering $400 – $0

Licenses and Permits Check · Upon application $200 – $0

Utilities Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering service $100 – $0

Total Estimated Investment $137,533 – $309,000

How Does Half Baked Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Half Baked's minimum investment of $137,533 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$137,533

Half Baked Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$309,000

Half Baked Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Half Baked?

The total startup cost for a Half Baked franchise ranges from $137,533 to $309,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $5,700 to $309,000.

How much is the Half Baked franchise fee?

The Half Baked franchise fee is $25,000, with a range of $20,000 to $25,000 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 Half Baked a good investment?

Half Baked requires a total franchise investment of $137,533 to $309,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 64/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Half Baked franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Half Baked franchise owner make?

Half Baked's 2024 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.