How Much Does a Swig Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Swig franchise costs between $608,400 and $1,718,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $39,500.

$608,400
Minimum Investment
$1,718,000
Maximum Investment
$39,500
Franchise Fee
$39,500 – $74,500
Fee Range

Swig Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $39,500
Fee Range $30,000 – $39,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $39,500 – $74,500

Swig Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment
Swig minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Swig maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $39,500 – $74,500
Initial franchise fee Lump sum · Upon signing the franchise agreement $39,500
Site development fee 4 (Optional) Lump sum · At the time your lease agreement is signed $0 – $35,000
Real Estate $341,400 – $1,233,000
Real estate improvements As negotiated $335,000 – $1,200,000
Rent 5 (3 months of rent, plus a security deposit) As negotiated $6,400 – $33,000
Equipment & Assets $49,500 – $75,500
Signs Before opening $25,000 – $35,000
POS system, computer hardware, and software As negotiated $12,000 – $18,500
Opening inventory Lump sum · As negotiated $8,500 – $15,000
Uniforms and Tumblers At the time of ordering $4,000 – $7,000
Training $3,000 – $15,000
Initial training Prior to and during training $3,000 – $10,000
Fees for additional trainees 2 (Optional) Lump sum · Prior to training $0 – $5,000
Working Capital & Reserves $30,000 – $40,000
Additional funds $30,000 – $40,000
Other Costs $145,000 – $280,000
Grand opening marketing On opening date and as negotiated $30,000 – $35,000
Miscellaneous opening costs $5,000 – $25,000
Grand opening assistance fee Lump sum · On opening date $10,000
Total Estimated Investment $608,400 – $1,718,000

How Does Swig Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Swig's minimum investment of $608,400 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$608,400
Swig Min
$315,233
Food & Beverage Median Min
$1,718,000
Swig Max
$693,450
Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Swig?

The total startup cost for a Swig franchise ranges from $608,400 to $1,718,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $341,400 to $1,233,000.

How much is the Swig franchise fee?

The Swig franchise fee is $39,500, with a range of $30,000 to $39,000 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 Swig a good investment?

Swig requires a total franchise investment of $608,400 to $1,718,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Swig franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Swig franchise owner make?

Swig's 2025 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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