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How Much Does a Rita's Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Rita's franchise costs between $315,233 and $712,542 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$315,233
Minimum Investment
$712,542
Maximum Investment
$35,000
Franchise Fee

Rita's Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000
Fee Range $15,000 – $35,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Rita's Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment
Rita's minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Rita's maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $35,000
Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · At signing of Franchise Agreement $35,000
Real Estate $128,500 – $397,164
Leasehold Improvements As Agreed · Before opening, as incurred $125,000 – $359,664
Architect and Attorney Fees Before opening, as incurred $3,500 – $25,000
Lease Deposit Lump Sum · At Signing of Lease $0 – $12,500
Equipment & Assets $110,244 – $194,380
Equipment As Agreed · Before opening, as incurred $104,744 – $168,257
Signage As Agreed · Before opening, as incurred $5,500 – $26,123
Training $50 – $5,000
Training Before opening, as incurred $50 – $5,000
Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $30,000
Additional Funds 14 (3 months) Before and after opening, as incurred $20,000 – $30,000
Other Costs $21,439 – $50,998
Permits &Licenses Before opening, as incurred $1,239 – $17,578
Initial Order As Agreed · Before opening, as incurred $8,000 – $17,500
Minimum New Shop Marketing Expenditure Lump Sum · 120 days before opening $12,000
Insurance Lump Sum · Before opening, as incurred $200 – $3,920
Total Estimated Investment $315,233 – $712,542

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

Rita's's minimum investment of $315,233 is near the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$315,233
Rita's Min
$315,233
Food & Beverage Median Min
$712,542
Rita's Max
$693,450
Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The total startup cost for a Rita's franchise ranges from $315,233 to $712,542, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $128,500 to $397,164.

How much is the Rita's franchise fee?

The Rita's franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $15,000 to $35,000 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 Rita's a good investment?

Rita's requires a total franchise investment of $315,233 to $712,542 and scores Legal Risk: 70/100, Training: 46/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Rita's franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Rita's franchise owner make?

Rita's franchise locations report average gross sales of $375,779 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Rita's franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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