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How Much Does a Matchbox Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Matchbox franchise costs between $1,100,000 and $2,306,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $60,000.

$1,100,000

Minimum Investment

$2,306,000

Maximum Investment

$60,000

Franchise Fee

Matchbox Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $60,000

Fee Range $30,000 – $60,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $60,000

Matchbox Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $60,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · Upon execution of the Franchise Agreement $60,000

Real Estate $822,500 – $1,697,500

Build-Out/Construction As agreed · As agreed $787,500 – $1,622,500

Rent As agreed · As agreed $35,000 – $75,000

Equipment & Assets $37,500 – $77,500

Initial Inventory $20,000 – $30,000

Signage As arranged · As arranged $10,000 – $30,000

Computer Hardware, Software, and POS System As arranged · As arranged $7,500 – $17,500

Training $1,000 – $10,000

Travel Expenses to Attend Training $1,000 – $10,000

Working Capital & Reserves $50,000 – $100,000

Additional Funds - 3 Months $50,000 – $100,000

Other Costs $129,000 – $361,000

Fixture Package As agreed · As agreed $100,000 – $300,000

Grand Opening Campaign $5,000 – $20,000

Miscellaneous Opening Costs $10,000 – $15,000

Insurance As arranged · As arranged $5,000 – $10,000

Licenses, Permits $5,000 – $8,000

Legal &Accounting As arranged · As arranged $4,000 – $8,000

Total Estimated Investment $1,100,000 – $2,306,000

How Does Matchbox Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Matchbox's minimum investment of $1,100,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$1,100,000

Matchbox Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$2,306,000

Matchbox Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Matchbox?

The total startup cost for a Matchbox franchise ranges from $1,100,000 to $2,306,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $822,500 to $1,697,500.

How much is the Matchbox franchise fee?

The Matchbox franchise fee is $60,000, with a range of $30,000 to $60,000 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 Matchbox a good investment?

Matchbox requires a total franchise investment of $1,100,000 to $2,306,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Matchbox franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Matchbox franchise owner make?

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