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How Much Does a Millie's Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Millie's franchise costs between $253,500 and $556,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $50,000.

$253,500

Minimum Investment

$556,500

Maximum Investment

$50,000

Franchise Fee

Millie's Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $50,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $50,000

Millie's Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Millie's franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $50,000

Franchise Fee Lump Sum · Upon signing Franchise Agreement $50,000

Real Estate $64,000 – $291,000

Leasehold Improvements, Architectural Fees and Signage (exterior and interior) As required by supplier · Prior to opening $55,000 – $275,000

Rent (3 months) As required by landlord $9,000 – $16,000

Equipment & Assets $56,500 – $90,500

Equipment, Furniture, and Digital Menus As required by supplier · Prior to opening $44,500 – $69,500

Opening Inventory Lump Sum · Prior to opening $7,000 – $12,000

Office Supplies and Smallwares As required by supplier $4,500 – $5,500

Computer Systems As required by vendor · Prior to opening $500 – $3,500

Training $1,500 – $2,500

Initial Training Travel Expenses As required by supplier $1,500 – $2,500

Working Capital & Reserves $15,000 – $25,000

Additional Funds - (Initial Period 3 months) As required by third parties/law $15,000 – $25,000

Other Costs $66,500 – $97,500

Purchase of mobile food truck & upfitting As required by Supplier $45,000 – $75,000

Grand Opening Marketing Spend As required by supplier · Within sixty (60) days before and thirty (30) days following opening $10,000

Activation Fee Lump Sum · Prior to Opening $7,500

Business Permits & Licenses As required by third party $1,000 – $2,500

Insurance - Deposit and As required by insurer $1,000 – $2,500

Months of premiums $0

Total Estimated Investment $253,500 – $556,500

How Does Millie's Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Millie's's minimum investment of $253,500 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$253,500

Millie's Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$556,500

Millie's Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Millie's?

The total startup cost for a Millie's franchise ranges from $253,500 to $556,500, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $64,000 to $291,000.

How much is the Millie's franchise fee?

The Millie's franchise fee is $50,000, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Millie's a good investment?

Millie's requires a total franchise investment of $253,500 to $556,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 66/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Millie's franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Millie's franchise owner make?

Millie's franchise locations report median gross sales of $518,402 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Millie's franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.