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How Much Does a Perkins Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Perkins franchise costs between $1,443,890 and $3,581,375 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

$1,443,890

Minimum Investment

$3,581,375

Maximum Investment

$40,000

Franchise Fee

Perkins Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000

Fee Range $15,000 – $40,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000

Perkins Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000

Initial Franchise Fee One Payment · When you Execute the Franchise Agreement $40,000

Real Estate $57,500 – $125,000

Real Estate - Rent for First 3 months As Arranged · As Arranged $20,000 – $60,000

Site Plan/Engineering Drawings As Arranged · As Arranged $12,500 – $35,000

Interest during construction As Arranged · As negotiated with Lender $25,000 – $30,000

Equipment & Assets $456,175 – $835,625

Equipment 5 and Seating Financed or As Incurred · As Arranged $350,000 – $650,000

Signs and Décor As Arranged · As Arranged $35,000 – $82,000

Smallwares, Small equipment, Opening Inventory and Uniforms As Arranged · Before Opening $50,000 – $75,000

POS System Lump Sum · Before Opening $15,500 – $20,500

Hardware and Software Components - Computer Security Before Opening $5,000 – $7,000

Other Computer and Technology Expenses (first 3 months) As Arranged $675 – $1,125

Training $40,000 – $60,750

Training Fee and Travel and Living Expenses While Training As Arranged · Training fee ($40,000) is payable to Perkins before construction start; remainder of expenses payable as incurred before opening $40,000 – $60,000

Travel Expenses for Opening Guide Meeting As Arranged · Before Opening $0 – $750

Working Capital & Reserves $100,000 – $150,000

Additional Funds-3 Months $100,000 – $150,000

Other Costs $750,215 – $2,370,000

Improvements Progress Payments · As Arranged $700,000 – $2,300,000

Miscellaneous 12 Opening Costs Lump Sum · Before Opening $45,000 – $55,000

Grand Opening Promotion As Arranged $5,000 – $15,000

Help Desk 9 (total for first 3 months) Before Opening and then monthly $215 – $375

Total Estimated Investment $1,443,890 – $3,581,375

How Does Perkins Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Perkins's minimum investment of $1,443,890 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$1,443,890

Perkins Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$3,581,375

Perkins Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Perkins?

The total startup cost for a Perkins franchise ranges from $1,443,890 to $3,581,375, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $750,215 to $2,370,000.

How much is the Perkins franchise fee?

The Perkins franchise fee is $40,000, with a range of $15,000 to $40,000 depending on the agreement, 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 Perkins a good investment?

Perkins requires a total franchise investment of $1,443,890 to $3,581,375 and scores Legal Risk: 91/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Perkins franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Perkins franchise owner make?

Perkins franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,929,925 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Perkins franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.