INVEST IN HAPPINESS
Bring Fosters Freeze to your community for as low as $178K*
*Starting investment for Confections store restaurant
How Much Will It Cost?
Stand Alone Restaurant
$611,500–$1,009,000
Confections Restaurant
$178,000–$331,500
Co-Located Restaurant
$329,500–$658,500
Franchise Fee – Single Location
$45,000
Required Liquid Capital
$300,000
Required Net Worth
$600,000
* As disclosed in our 2020 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
Investment Breakdown
Stand Alone Restaurant
Our classic restaurant model serves the full menu of Fosters Freeze favorites and does especially well in bustling business districts with nearby schools.
| EXPENSE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Equipment/Fixtures | $375,000 | $475,000 |
| Point of Sale | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Inventory to Begin Operations | $6,000 | $20,000 |
| Security Deposits/Utility Deposit | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Start-up Supplies | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Travel & Living Expenses | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Advertising | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| MIsc Opening Costs | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| TOTAL | $611,500 | $1,009,000 |
Confections Restaurant
Our smallest footprint concentrates on the soft-serve side of the Fosters Freeze menu only, eliminating the need for fryers, grease traps, and other complex kitchen equipment.
| EXPENSE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Restaurant Opening Assistance Fee | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| Architecture Fee | $0 | $2,000 |
| Design Fee | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Lease | $2,500 | $8,500 |
| Furniture/Fixtures | $60,000 | $125,000 |
| Point of Sale | $7,500 | $25,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| Security Deposits | $7,500 | $35,000 |
| Start-up Supplies | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Training | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Grand Opening Program | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Misc Opening Costs | $5,000 | $7,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| TOTAL | $178,000 | $331,500 |
Co-Located Restaurant
Drive foot traffic and minimize your overhead costs by opening a Fosters Freeze burger and milkshake franchise situated in a local convenience store, gas station, food court, airport, or even military base!
| EXPENSE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Restaurant Opening Assistance Fee | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Architecture Fee | $0 | $2,000 |
| Design Fee | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Lease | $1,250 | $7,500 |
| Furniture/Fixtures | $225,000 | $475,000 |
| Point of Sale | $7,500 | $25,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $3,500 | $10,000 |
| Security Deposits | $3,500 | $10,000 |
| Start-up Supplies | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Training | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Grand Opening Program | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Misc Opening Costs | $6,000 | $8,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| TOTAL INVESTMENT | $329,250 | $658,500 |
Your Franchise Dream Can Come True Today
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Are You Fosters Freeze Material?
If you think you’ve got what it takes to join over 60 Franchise Owners who have brought Fosters Freeze burger and milkshake franchise to their communities, we want to talk! But first, we’ve got to ask:
Do you have extensive experience in a leadership or management role? Would you say you possess strong leadership skills?
Are you passionate about bringing a classic nostalgia experience to the members of your community and providing your customers with outstanding service?
Are you a hardworking, motivated individual who is willing to follow a proven franchise system from a burger and milkshake franchise?
Do you possess strong organizational skills? Are you capable of tracking sales performance and inventory?
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