How Much Does a Swig Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Swig franchise costs between $559,300 and $1,981,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $39,500.

$559,300
Minimum Investment
$1,981,000
Maximum Investment
$39,500
Franchise Fee

Swig Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $39,500
Fee Range $25,000 – $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
Swig minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Swig maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $39,500
Initial franchise fee Lump sum · Upon signing the franchise agreement $39,500
Real Estate $288,800 – $1,453,500
Real estate improvements As negotiated $280,000 – $1,415,000
Rent 5 (3 months of rent, plus a security deposit) As negotiated $7,300 – $37,000
Site and construction document review fee Lump sum · At the time your construction documents are submitted for review $1,500
Equipment & Assets $154,000 – $307,000
Equipment, signs, furniture, fixtures, décor, and supplies As negotiated $125,000 – $245,000
POS system, computer hardware, and software As negotiated $17,000 – $36,000
Opening inventory Lump sum · As negotiated $12,000 – $26,000
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 $35,000 – $80,000
Additional funds $35,000 – $80,000
Other Costs $39,000 – $86,000
Grand opening marketing On opening date and as negotiated $20,000 – $35,000
Miscellaneous opening costs $5,000 – $31,000
Uniforms, initial marketing collateral and operational materials At the time of ordering $4,000 – $10,000
Grand opening assistance fee Lump sum · On opening date $10,000
Total Estimated Investment $559,300 – $1,981,000

How Does Swig Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Swig's minimum investment of $559,300 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$559,300
Swig Min
$315,233
Food & Beverage Median Min
$1,981,000
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 $559,300 to $1,981,000, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $288,800 to $1,453,500.

How much is the Swig franchise fee?

The Swig franchise fee is $39,500, with a range of $25,000 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 $559,300 to $1,981,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 77/100 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 franchise locations report average gross sales of $1,420,336 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Swig franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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