What is the estimated minimum cost for building construction for a Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt franchise?
Bananas_Smoothies_Frozen_Yogurt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Actual minimums and maximums will vary depending upon food court seating versus restaurant seating as available/needed.
You are free to purchase, lease, or sublease a site for the Franchised Business from any source, provided that any lease or sublease for the premises of the Franchised Business is approved by us. As noted in Item 1 and in Item 9 of this disclosure document, our affiliates may sometimes sublease the premises for the Franchised Business to you.
5 You must pay for or provide financing for the construction of each Franchised Business, including, but not limited to, the installation of fixtures, equipment, interior decor as well as design and construction. The cost of design and construction of the typical Franchised Business will vary considerably depending on the size of the restaurant, cost of local financing and other local conditions, including but not limited to, labor costs and materials as well as local building ordinances which may mandate higher construction costs. Construction costs at the lower end are based on the assumption that the location was previously a food service operation. Therefore, it is anticipated that construction in a location formerly used for food service may be completed at considerable savings over construction at a non-food service site. Each Franchised Business must be constructed in compliance with plans and specifications furnished by you subject to Landlord's and our discretion or approval.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the cost of design and construction for a Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt restaurant can vary significantly. The actual cost depends on factors such as the restaurant's size, local financing costs, labor and material costs, and local building ordinances. These ordinances may mandate higher construction expenses.
The FDD indicates that lower-end construction costs are typically associated with locations that were previously used as food service operations. Converting a former food service site can lead to considerable savings compared to constructing a Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt restaurant at a location not previously equipped for food service.
Prospective franchisees are responsible for financing the construction of their Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt franchise, including the installation of fixtures, equipment, and interior decor. Franchisees must adhere to the construction plans and specifications, which are subject to approval by both the landlord and Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt. Given the variability in construction costs, it is essential for potential franchisees to carefully evaluate these factors and obtain detailed quotes to accurately estimate their investment.