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How Much Does a Lennys Grill & Subs Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Lennys Grill & Subs franchise costs between $283,209 and $577,426 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $20,000.

$283,209

Minimum Investment

$577,426

Maximum Investment

$20,000

Franchise Fee

Lennys Grill & Subs Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $20,000

Fee Range $20,000 – $25,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $25,000

Lennys Grill & Subs Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Lennys Grill & Subs franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $25,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum $25,000

Real Estate $111,000 – $237,000

Leasehold Improvements As required by Third Parties $100,000 – $210,000

Professional Fees (Attorneys, Architects, Engineers) As required by Third Parties $10,000 – $20,000

Deposits, Utility Deposits &Other Prepaid Expenses As required by Third Parties $1,000 – $7,000

Equipment & Assets $112,209 – $260,426

Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Décor Package& Smallwares As required by Third Parties $90,000 – $225,000

POS System, Kiosks System and related equipment Lump Sum $16,209 – $20,426

Signage As required by Third Parties $6,000 – $15,000

Training $2,500 – $8,000

Training As required by Third Parties $2,500 – $8,000

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $30,000

Additional Funds - (Three Month Period) As required by Third Parties $20,000 – $30,000

Other Costs $12,500 – $17,000

Pre-Opening& Opening Marketing (over 3 months) As required by Third Parties $10,000

Insurance As required by Third Parties $2,500 – $7,000

Total Estimated Investment $283,209 – $577,426

How Does Lennys Grill & Subs Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Lennys Grill & Subs's minimum investment of $283,209 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$283,209

Lennys Grill & Subs Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$577,426

Lennys Grill & Subs Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Lennys Grill & Subs?

The total startup cost for a Lennys Grill & Subs franchise ranges from $283,209 to $577,426, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $112,209 to $260,426.

How much is the Lennys Grill & Subs franchise fee?

The Lennys Grill & Subs franchise fee is $20,000, with a range of $20,000 to $25,000 depending on the agreement, 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 Lennys Grill & Subs a good investment?

Lennys Grill & Subs requires a total franchise investment of $283,209 to $577,426 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Lennys Grill & Subs franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Lennys Grill & Subs franchise owner make?

Lennys Grill & Subs franchise locations report median gross sales of $737,099 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Lennys Grill & Subs franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.