What
is The Initial Investment Required to Open a Smoothie Franchise?
The
initial investment required to start a smoothie franchise can range depending
on the franchise you select and the type of options you choose.
Research
by Smoothie Franchise.com found the total investment required can range from $200K
- $250K with a liquid capital requirement of approximately $50K. The royalties
each smoothie franchise charges also vary from 6% - 8%.
The
criteria that determines your initial investment will depend largely on:
- The
type of facility you select (full-service storefront or kiosk, etc.)
- Are
you building a new operation or converting an existing smoothie shop facility
- Which
territory you select
- The franchise operation you select
The
costs for a franchise include:
- Initial
franchise fee
- Lease hold
improvements
- Equipment
- Furniture
- Fixtures
- Signage
- Point
of sale systems (computers and software)
- Training
- Insurance
- Initial
advertising and promotional expenses
- Royalties
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Please note the figures above are only estimates and can range from franchise
to franchise. To receive a free franchise development
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