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How Much Does a Sticky Fingers Cooking Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise costs between $77,528 and $125,379 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$77,528

Minimum Investment

$125,379

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Sticky Fingers Cooking Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $31,500 – $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Sticky Fingers Cooking Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum payment by wire or ACH · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement. $35,000

Real Estate $0 – $2,165

Premises Deposit As required · As required $0 – $1,500

Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling As required · Before opening, as required $0 – $500

Utilities deposits As required · As required $0 – $165

Equipment & Assets $6,521 – $19,539

Equipment As required · Before opening $3,839 – $7,154

Computer Systems As required · Before opening $1,082 – $5,134

Signage and Banners As required · Before opening $250 – $3,500

Office Furniture, Fixtures, and Supplies As required · Before opening $700 – $2,350

Initial Inventory to Begin Operating As required · Before opening $650 – $1,401

Training $14,000 – $16,100

Initial Training Expense Lump sum payment by wire or ACH · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement. $13,000

Initial Training Travel Costs As required · Before Opening $1,000 – $3,100

Working Capital & Reserves $18,927 – $39,731

Additional Funds - 3 months Weekly payroll, other purchases according to agreed-upon terms $18,927 – $39,731

Other Costs $3,080 – $12,844

Professional Fees As required · Before opening, as required $2,000 – $9,000

Grand Opening Advertising As required · Before opening $500 – $1,500

Insurance As required · Before opening $180 – $1,469

Business Licenses and Permits As required · Before opening, as required $25 – $500

The Dash As required · Before opening $375

Total Estimated Investment $77,528 – $125,379

How Does Sticky Fingers Cooking Compare to Other Children's Services Franchises?

Sticky Fingers Cooking's minimum investment of $77,528 is below the Children's Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Children's Services franchises is $125,600.

$77,528

Sticky Fingers Cooking Min

$125,600

Children's Services Median Min

$125,379

Sticky Fingers Cooking Max

$282,050

Children's Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Sticky Fingers Cooking?

The total startup cost for a Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise ranges from $77,528 to $125,379, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Working Capital & Reserves at $18,927 to $39,731.

How much is the Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise fee?

The Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $31,500 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, 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 Sticky Fingers Cooking a good investment?

Sticky Fingers Cooking requires a total franchise investment of $77,528 to $125,379 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 64/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise owner make?

Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise locations report median gross sales of $382,735 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.