What is the estimated total initial investment range for a Beard Papas franchise?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Whom Payment is Made | |||
| Development Area Fee (Note 1) | $66,400 – $269,100 | Lump sum | When Franchise Agreement and Multi- Unit Development Agreement are signed |
| Estimated Initial | $118,500 – $432,000 | Estimated Initial Investment is based on the estimates | |
| Investment to Open | contained in Tables A and B, above, of this Item 7, for a | ||
| One Shop | Franchise Agreement, but less the Initial Franchise Fee. | ||
| (Note 2) | See, Tables A and B. | ||
| Total Estimate | $184,900 – $701,100 | ||
| (Note 3) |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 17–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment to open one shop ranges from $118,500 to $432,000. This estimate is based on figures in Tables A and B of Item 7, but does not include the initial franchise fee. Table A refers to a Stand-Alone Shop and Table B refers to a Kiosk Shop. The low end of the estimate represents the initial investment for a Kiosk Shop, while the high end represents the initial investment for a Stand-Alone Shop.
It is important to note that these figures are estimates and may vary. These estimates do not include interest and financing charges or management level compensation. If a franchisee signs a Multi-Unit Development Agreement, this estimated amount will be required for each shop developed.
For franchisees considering a Multi-Unit Development Agreement, the Development Area Fee ranges from $66,400 to $269,100, payable when the Franchise Agreement and Multi-Unit Development Agreement are signed. The total estimated investment, including the Development Area Fee and the initial investment for one shop, ranges from $184,900 to $701,100.