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How Much Does a Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Ike’s Love & Sandwiches franchise costs between $141,300 and $616,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $80,000.

$141,300

Minimum Investment

$616,500

Maximum Investment

$80,000

Franchise Fee

$80,000 – $89,000

Fee Range

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $80,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $80,000 – $89,000

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $80,000 – $89,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · On Signing the Franchise Agreement, no later than 90 Days before the Restaurant Opens $80,000

Delayed Opening Fee $0 – $9,000

Real Estate $13,450 – $294,000

Leasehold Improvements& Construction Cost As Agreed $5,000 – $150,000

Rent - 3 months As Agreed $3,000 – $54,000

Ancillary Real Estate Costs As Arranged · As Arranged $5,000 – $50,000

Security Deposits As Arranged · As Arranged $200 – $20,000

Blueprints As Arranged · As Arranged $250 – $20,000

Equipment & Assets $7,950 – $152,500

Furnishings, Fixtures &Equipment As Arranged $4,000 – $100,000

Signage - Interior and Exterior As Arranged $450 – $20,000

POS Computer System As Arranged $1,000 – $15,000

Opening Inventory & Supplies $2,500 – $15,000

Delivery Vehicle As Arranged · As Arranged $0 – $2,500

Training $2,500 – $11,000

Third Party Manager/Leadership Training Lump Sum · As Agreed $2,000 – $6,000

Travel &Living Expenses While Training Lump Sum $500 – $5,000

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $40,000

Additional Funds - 3 Months $20,000 – $40,000

Other Costs $17,400 – $30,000

Grand Opening Advertising Campaign Prior to Scheduling the HQ Initial Training $15,000

Professional Fees As Arranged · As Arranged $1,000 – $5,000

Licenses and Permits (Not Including Beer &Wine License) As Agreed $500 – $4,000

Insurance - 3 Months As Arranged · Quarterly $900 – $3,000

On-Site Location Evaluation $0 – $3,000

Total Estimated Investment $141,300 – $616,500

How Does Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches's minimum investment of $141,300 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$141,300

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$616,500

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Ike’s Love & Sandwiches?

The total startup cost for a Ike’s Love & Sandwiches franchise ranges from $141,300 to $616,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $13,450 to $294,000.

How much is the Ike’s Love & Sandwiches franchise fee?

The Ike’s Love & Sandwiches franchise fee is $80,000, 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 Ike’s Love & Sandwiches a good investment?

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches requires a total franchise investment of $141,300 to $616,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 95/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Ike’s Love & Sandwiches franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Ike’s Love & Sandwiches franchise owner make?

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches franchise locations report median gross sales of $706,740 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Ike’s Love & Sandwiches franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.