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How Much Does a Outback Steakhouse Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Outback Steakhouse franchise costs between $8,606,000 and $16,838,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

$8,606,000

Minimum Investment

$16,838,000

Maximum Investment

$40,000

Franchise Fee

Outback Steakhouse Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000

Outback Steakhouse Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000

Initial franchise fee Lump sum · See Note (1) $40,000

Real Estate $2,060,000 – $3,837,000

Building construction As agreed $2,000,000 – $2,700,000

Site construction As agreed $50,000 – $1,000,000

Rent - first 3 months Installments · Monthly $10,000 – $137,000

Equipment & Assets $1,437,000 – $1,948,000

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (including computer system) As agreed $950,000 – $1,100,000

Inventory - first 3 months As agreed $397,000 – $583,000

Signage As agreed $80,000 – $250,000

Pre-opening supplies $10,000 – $15,000

Training $53,000 – $125,000

Pre-opening labor and training expenses $42,000 – $88,000

Pre-opening food and beverage costs for training $11,000 – $37,000

Working Capital & Reserves $77,000 – $153,000

Additional funds - first 3 months $77,000 – $153,000

Other Costs $4,939,000 – $10,735,000

TOTALESTIMATED INITIALINVESTMENT $4,303,000 – $8,419,000

Liquor License Lump sum $1,000 – $815,000

Staffing &employment costs - first 3 months $399,000 – $715,000

Design &site development (including professional fees, impact fees, permits and utility connections) As agreed $41,000 – $337,000

Opening Crew $64,000 – $138,000

Insurance costs As agreed · Installments /Annually $75,000 – $125,000

Legal costs As agreed $15,000 – $70,000

Other miscellaneous opening expenses $14,000 – $64,000

Utilities - first 3 months $27,000 – $52,000

Total Estimated Investment $8,606,000 – $16,838,000

How Does Outback Steakhouse Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Outback Steakhouse's minimum investment of $8,606,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$8,606,000

Outback Steakhouse Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$16,838,000

Outback Steakhouse Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Outback Steakhouse?

The total startup cost for a Outback Steakhouse franchise ranges from $8,606,000 to $16,838,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $4,939,000 to $10,735,000.

How much is the Outback Steakhouse franchise fee?

The Outback Steakhouse franchise fee is $40,000, 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 Outback Steakhouse a good investment?

Outback Steakhouse requires a total franchise investment of $8,606,000 to $16,838,000 and scores Legal Risk: 87/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Outback Steakhouse franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Outback Steakhouse franchise owner make?

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