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How Much Does a Pelican’s SnoBalls Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Pelican’s SnoBalls franchise costs between $81,750 and $230,800 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

$81,750
Minimum Investment
$230,800
Maximum Investment
$25,000
Franchise Fee

Pelican’s SnoBalls Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $25,000

Pelican’s SnoBalls Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment
Pelican’s SnoBalls minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Pelican’s SnoBalls maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $25,000
Initial franchise fee Lump Sum · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement $25,000
Real Estate $9,500 – $98,200
Plans and Construction (includes architectural and building permits) As Arranged · As Arranged $8,000 – $80,000
Lease/rent As Arranged · Monthly rental amount due upon signing $1,500 – $18,000
Security Deposits As Arranged · As Arranged $0 – $200
Equipment & Assets $37,500 – $83,000
Equipment As Arranged · Before Opening $26,000 – $56,000
Inventory Lump sum · Before Opening $10,000 – $20,000
Signs Lump sum · Before Opening $1,500 – $7,000
Training $1,000 – $4,000
Training Expenses $1,000 – $4,000
Working Capital & Reserves $0 – $3,000
Additional Funds (3 Months) $0 – $3,000
Other Costs $8,750 – $17,600
Insurance As Arranged · As Arranged $3,000 – $6,400
Concept Building Drawing Lump Sum · Before Building $0 – $3,000
POS As Arranged · As Arranged $2,100 – $3,000
Professional Fees As Arranged $500 – $3,000
Advertising Before Opening $100 – $2,000
Business Licenses $50 – $200
Total Estimated Investment $81,750 – $230,800

How Does Pelican’s SnoBalls Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Pelican’s SnoBalls's minimum investment of $81,750 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,000.

$81,750
Pelican’s SnoBalls Min
$315,000
Food & Beverage Median Min
$230,800
Pelican’s SnoBalls Max
$687,250
Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Pelican’s SnoBalls?

The total startup cost for a Pelican’s SnoBalls franchise ranges from $81,750 to $230,800, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $37,500 to $83,000.

How much is the Pelican’s SnoBalls franchise fee?

The Pelican’s SnoBalls franchise fee is $25,000, 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 Pelican’s SnoBalls a good investment?

Pelican’s SnoBalls requires a total franchise investment of $81,750 to $230,800 and scores Legal Risk: 86/100, Training: 39/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Pelican’s SnoBalls franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Pelican’s SnoBalls franchise owner make?

Pelican’s SnoBalls's 2024 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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