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How Much Does a Herbie's Burgers Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Herbie's Burgers franchise costs between $226,800 and $363,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$226,800

Minimum Investment

$363,000

Maximum Investment

$30,000

Franchise Fee

Herbie's Burgers Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $30,000

Herbie's Burgers Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $30,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · Upon Signing Franchise Agreement $30,000

Real Estate $150,000 – $235,000

Leasehold Improvements As Arranged · Following Opening; May Be Earlier $150,000 – $200,000

Real Estate/Rent and Security Deposit As Arranged · Upon Signing the Lease $0 – $30,000

Utility Security Deposits As Arranged · One Month Before Opening $0 – $5,000

Equipment & Assets $26,100 – $45,500

Furniture, Fixtures& Equipment As Arranged · As Arranged $15,000 – $25,000

Signage Lump Sum · Before Opening $5,000 – $10,000

Initial Inventory As Arranged · Before Opening $3,000 – $5,000

Point-of-Sale System ('POS System') and Back Office Software As Arranged $2,500 – $3,500

Office Equipment/ Supplies As Arranged · Before Opening $600 – $2,000

Training $1,500 – $3,000

Working Capital & Reserves $5,000 – $15,000

Additional Funds (3 months) As Arranged $5,000 – $15,000

Other Costs $14,200 – $34,500

Professional Fees As Arranged $3,000 – $20,000

Insurance As Arranged · As Arranged $9,000

Grand Opening Marketing Campaign As Arranged · First four to six Weeks of Operation $2,000 – $5,000

Licenses and Permits As Arranged · Before Opening $200 – $500

Total Estimated Investment $226,800 – $363,000

How Does Herbie's Burgers Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Herbie's Burgers's minimum investment of $226,800 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$226,800

Herbie's Burgers Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$363,000

Herbie's Burgers Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Herbie's Burgers?

The total startup cost for a Herbie's Burgers franchise ranges from $226,800 to $363,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $150,000 to $235,000.

How much is the Herbie's Burgers franchise fee?

The Herbie's Burgers franchise fee is $30,000, 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 Herbie's Burgers a good investment?

Herbie's Burgers requires a total franchise investment of $226,800 to $363,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 73/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Herbie's Burgers franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Herbie's Burgers franchise owner make?

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