What do the professional services costs for an Antioch Pizza Shop depend on?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
is aspect with your insurance broker or provider.
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- The costs for professional services will vary depending on the degrees to which your professional advisors will be involved. This estimate includes the initial costs for (i) fees for accounting services, (ii) attorney's fees, (iii) architectural/engineering consultant's fees, and (iv) fees for preparation of plans and specifications to design the premises of the Antioch Pizza Shop Business in accordance with our System.
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- You must conduct adequate pre-opening local advertising at your sole expense, in accordance with our directions and assistance. You will determine the amount of preopening advertising that you must spend to adequately promote your Antioch Pizza Shop Business prior to opening.
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- These miscellaneous start-up costs are our estimate of the additional funds required to operate through the first 3 months after opening the Antioch Pizza Shop Business, including wages paid to employees but not including any owner's draw. You may have additional expenses in starting the business. Your actual costs will depend on your management skill, experience and business acumen, your sales figures during the initial
3-month period, your ability to follow the Antioch Pizza Shop system and local market and economic conditions. We base our estimate of these expenses on our affiliate's experience and our franchisees' experience in establishing and operating Antioch Pizza Shop Businesses.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 17–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the costs for professional services depend on the degree to which the franchisee's professional advisors are involved. For a traditional restaurant, these costs include fees for accounting services, attorney's fees, architectural/engineering consultant's fees, and fees for preparation of plans and specifications to design the premises of the Antioch Pizza Shop business. For a food truck or trailer, these costs include meeting the requirements for and obtaining necessary permits or licenses for operating a Food Truck/Trailer in your area.
For a food truck or trailer, the estimated initial investment for professional fees, licenses, and permits ranges from $1,050 to $5,250. These fees are paid as incurred to professional service providers and governmental authorities.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the extent of professional assistance they will require, as this will directly impact their initial investment. It is advisable to consult with multiple advisors to obtain quotes and understand the scope of services included in their fees. This will help in budgeting accurately and avoiding unexpected costs during the initial setup phase of the Antioch Pizza Shop business.