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How Much Does a Waffle Cabin Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Waffle Cabin franchise costs between $53,500 and $138,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $23,500.

$53,500

Minimum Investment

$138,500

Maximum Investment

$23,500

Franchise Fee

$23,500 – $38,500

Fee Range

Waffle Cabin Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $23,500

Fee Range $21,000 – $23,500

Item 7 Fee Estimate $23,500 – $38,500

Waffle Cabin Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $23,500 – $38,500

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · On signing Franchise Agreement $23,500

Delayed Opening Fee Lump Sum · If Incurred $0 – $15,000

Real Estate $30,000 – $100,000

Leasehold Improvements $30,000 – $100,000

Equipment & Assets $0

Training $0

Working Capital & Reserves $0

Other Costs $0

Total Estimated Investment $53,500 – $138,500

How Does Waffle Cabin Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Waffle Cabin's minimum investment of $53,500 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$53,500

Waffle Cabin Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$138,500

Waffle Cabin Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Waffle Cabin?

The total startup cost for a Waffle Cabin franchise ranges from $53,500 to $138,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $30,000 to $100,000.

How much is the Waffle Cabin franchise fee?

The Waffle Cabin franchise fee is $23,500, with a range of $21,000 to $23,500 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 Waffle Cabin a good investment?

Waffle Cabin requires a total franchise investment of $53,500 to $138,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 44/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Waffle Cabin franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Waffle Cabin franchise owner make?

Waffle Cabin's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.