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How Much Does a Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Taziki’s Mediterranean Café franchise costs between $567,000 and $1,198,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$567,000

Minimum Investment

$1,198,000

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $25,000 – $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Taziki’s Mediterranean Café 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 · Upon Signing $35,000

Real Estate $270,000 – $800,000

Leasehold Improvements Lump Sum · Upon Signing $270,000 – $800,000

Equipment & Assets $195,000 – $257,000

Furniture, Fixtures, and Kitchen Equipment As Agreed $160,000 – $205,000

Point-of-Sale System, Telecommunications and Technology As Agreed $13,000 – $20,000

Signage As Agreed $12,000 – $17,000

Opening Inventory As Agreed $10,000 – $15,000

Training $34,000 – $59,000

Assistant General Manager While Training Salary/Per Diem · As Agreed $15,000 – $25,000

Owner-Operator Expenses While Training Salary/Per Diem · As Agreed $10,000 – $15,000

General Manager Expenses while Training Salary/Per Diem · As Agreed $7,000 – $13,000

Shift Leader Expenses While Training Salary/Per Diem · As Agreed $2,000 – $6,000

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000

Additional Funds (3 months) As Needed $10,000

Other Costs $23,000 – $37,000

Miscellaneous Opening Costs and Rent As Agreed $10,000 – $15,000

Insurance As Agreed $8,000 – $12,000

Décor As Agreed $5,000 – $10,000

Total Estimated Investment $567,000 – $1,198,000

How Does Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café's minimum investment of $567,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$567,000

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,198,000

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Taziki’s Mediterranean Café?

The total startup cost for a Taziki’s Mediterranean Café franchise ranges from $567,000 to $1,198,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $270,000 to $800,000.

How much is the Taziki’s Mediterranean Café franchise fee?

The Taziki’s Mediterranean Café franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $25,000 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 Taziki’s Mediterranean Café a good investment?

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café requires a total franchise investment of $567,000 to $1,198,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Taziki’s Mediterranean Café franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Taziki’s Mediterranean Café franchise owner make?

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,829,029 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Taziki’s Mediterranean Café franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.