How Much Does a Swig Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Swig franchise costs between $220,000 and $449,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

$220,000

Minimum Investment

$449,500

Maximum Investment

$25,000

Franchise Fee

Swig Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000

Fee Range $29,250 – $32,500

Item 7 Fee Estimate $39,500

Swig Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $39,500

Franchise Fee Wire Transfer or Cashier's Check · Upon Signing Franchise Agreement $39,500

Real Estate $66,000 – $210,500

Leasehold Improvements As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $60,000 – $185,000

Architectural Fees As Arranged · Before Beginning Business $5,000 – $12,000

Real Estate/Rent As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $500 – $11,500

Utility Deposits As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $500 – $2,000

Equipment & Assets $88,000 – $151,000

Furniture, Fixtures& Equipment As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $78,000 – $125,000

Signage As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $2,500 – $14,000

Initial Inventory As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $4,000 – $7,000

Computer Equipment (Hardware/Software/PO S System) As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $3,500 – $5,000

Training $250 – $2,500

Training As Arranged · Before Beginning Business $250 – $2,500

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $30,000

Additional Funds - three months As Arranged · As Necessary $20,000 – $30,000

Other Costs $6,250 – $16,000

Grand Opening Advertising As Arranged · First 3 Months of Operation $5,000 – $10,000

Insurance As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $500 – $2,500

Legal &Accounting As Arranged · Before Beginning Business $500 – $2,000

Licenses &Permits As Arranged · Before Beginning Business $250 – $1,500

Total Estimated Investment $220,000 – $449,500

How Does Swig Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Swig's minimum investment of $220,000 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$220,000

Swig Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$449,500

Swig Max

$696,000

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 $220,000 to $449,500, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $66,000 to $210,500.

How much is the Swig franchise fee?

The Swig franchise fee is $25,000, with a range of $29,250 to $32,500 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 Swig a good investment?

Swig requires a total franchise investment of $220,000 to $449,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 45/100 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 2026 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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