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How Much Does a Meadows Original Frozen Custard Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Meadows Original Frozen Custard franchise costs between $134,000 and $512,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

$134,000
Minimum Investment
$512,000
Maximum Investment
$25,000
Franchise Fee

Meadows Original Frozen Custard Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000
Fee Range $15,000 – $25,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $25,000

Meadows Original Frozen Custard Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Meadows Original Frozen Custard franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Franchise Fee $25,000
Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · $5,000 due at execution of the Option Agreement; $20,000 due at execution of Franchise Agreement $25,000
Real Estate $79,000 – $390,000
Leasehold Improvements, Furnishings, Equipment and Signs [See Note (2)] Before Opening $79,000 – $390,000
Real Estate [See Note (1)] $0
Equipment & Assets $10,000 – $15,000
Initial Inventory [See Note (3)] Before Opening $10,000 – $15,000
Training $1,000 – $5,000
Training Expenses During Training $1,000 – $5,000
Working Capital & Reserves $4,000 – $10,000
Additional Funds - Three months [See Note (5)] $4,000 – $10,000
Other Costs $15,000 – $67,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs [See Note (4)] Before Opening $14,000 – $62,000
Opening Advertising and Promotions Before Opening $1,000 – $5,000
Total Estimated Investment $134,000 – $512,000

How Does Meadows Original Frozen Custard Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Meadows Original Frozen Custard's minimum investment of $134,000 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,000.

$134,000
Meadows Original Frozen Custard Min
$315,000
Food & Beverage Median Min
$512,000
Meadows Original Frozen Custard Max
$687,250
Food & Beverage Median Max

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Meadows Original Frozen Custard?

The total startup cost for a Meadows Original Frozen Custard franchise ranges from $134,000 to $512,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $79,000 to $390,000.

How much is the Meadows Original Frozen Custard franchise fee?

The Meadows Original Frozen Custard franchise fee is $25,000, with a range of $15,000 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 Meadows Original Frozen Custard a good investment?

Meadows Original Frozen Custard requires a total franchise investment of $134,000 to $512,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Meadows Original Frozen Custard franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Meadows Original Frozen Custard franchise owner make?

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

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