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How Much Does a Hickory River Smokehouse Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Hickory River Smokehouse franchise costs between $315,000 and $674,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$315,000

Minimum Investment

$674,500

Maximum Investment

$30,000

Franchise Fee

Hickory River Smokehouse Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $30,000

Hickory River Smokehouse Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Hickory River Smokehouse 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 of Franchise Agreement $30,000

Real Estate $74,000 – $190,000

Leasehold Improvements As Arranged · As Arranged $73,500 – $175,000

Lease& Utility Security Deposits As Arranged · Before Opening $500 – $15,000

Equipment & Assets $112,000 – $301,500

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment As Arranged · As Arranged $80,000 – $250,000

Signage $15,000 – $25,000

Initial Inventory Lump Sum · Upon Delivery of Inventory $12,500 – $20,000

Computer System/POS $4,500 – $6,500

Training $24,500 – $37,000

Training $18,000 – $29,000

Opening Team Travel Expenses $6,500 – $8,000

Working Capital & Reserves $60,000 – $75,000

Additional Funds(12) (3 month period) $60,000 – $75,000

Other Costs $14,500 – $41,000

Grand Opening Advertising/ Marketing $10,000 – $20,000

Professional Fees As Arranged · As Arranged $1,000 – $10,000

Insurance As Arranged · As Arranged $2,500 – $5,000

Beer and Wine License As Arranged · As Arranged $750 – $5,000

Business License and Permits As Arranged · As Arranged $250 – $1,000

Total Estimated Investment $315,000 – $674,500

How Does Hickory River Smokehouse Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Hickory River Smokehouse's minimum investment of $315,000 is near the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$315,000

Hickory River Smokehouse Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$674,500

Hickory River Smokehouse Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Hickory River Smokehouse?

The total startup cost for a Hickory River Smokehouse franchise ranges from $315,000 to $674,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $112,000 to $301,500.

How much is the Hickory River Smokehouse franchise fee?

The Hickory River Smokehouse 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 Hickory River Smokehouse a good investment?

Hickory River Smokehouse requires a total franchise investment of $315,000 to $674,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Hickory River Smokehouse franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Hickory River Smokehouse franchise owner make?

Hickory River Smokehouse franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,515,349 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Hickory River Smokehouse franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.