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How Much Does a SoBol Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A SoBol franchise costs between $195,600 and $453,200 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$195,600

Minimum Investment

$453,200

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

SoBol Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $25,000 – $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

SoBol Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · When Franchise Agreement is signed $35,000

Real Estate $70,900 – $195,800

Construction and Leasehold Improvements As arranged $60,000 – $150,000

Construction Management As arranged $5,000 – $30,000

Lease Deposits - Three Months As arranged $5,000 – $14,000

Utility Deposits As arranged $900 – $1,800

Equipment & Assets $49,500 – $118,000

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment As arranged $40,000 – $99,000

Signage As arranged $5,000 – $10,000

Computer, Software and Point of Sales System As arranged $4,000 – $8,000

Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies As arranged · Before Opening $500 – $1,000

Training $700 – $4,400

Travel for Initial Training As arranged $700 – $4,400

Working Capital & Reserves $15,000 – $50,000

Additional Funds - Three Months As arranged $15,000 – $50,000

Other Costs $24,500 – $50,000

Professional Fees As arranged $5,500 – $15,000

Initial General Inventory As arranged $1,000 – $13,000

Initial Product Inventory As arranged $8,000 – $10,000

Grand Opening Marketing As arranged $5,000

Insurance Deposits - Three Months As arranged $2,000 – $4,000

Licenses and Permits As arranged $3,000

Total Estimated Investment $195,600 – $453,200

How Does SoBol Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

SoBol's minimum investment of $195,600 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$195,600

SoBol Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$453,200

SoBol Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a SoBol?

The total startup cost for a SoBol franchise ranges from $195,600 to $453,200, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $70,900 to $195,800.

How much is the SoBol franchise fee?

The SoBol franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $25,000 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, 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 SoBol a good investment?

SoBol requires a total franchise investment of $195,600 to $453,200 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 54/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full SoBol franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a SoBol franchise owner make?

SoBol franchise locations report median gross sales of $612,241 per the 2024 FDD Item 19. See our SoBol franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.