What is the range for the estimated total initial investment to open a Beggars Pizza restaurant?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Expense | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is Made | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 | Lump sum | When you sign your Franchise Agreement | Us | |
| Travel and Living Expenses During Training (Note 1) | $1,000 | $5,000 | As incurred | During training | Airlines, hotels, restaurants, etc. | |
| Rent or Real Estate (not | $15,000 | $22,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Lessor | |
| including the purchase of | ||||||
| property)(Note 2) | ||||||
| Improvements (build-out) | $150,000 | $350,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Contractor | |
| (Note 3) | ||||||
| Furniture and Fixtures (Note 4) | $5,000 | $50,000 | As arranged | Before opening or as arranged with vendors | Vendors | |
| Equipment (Note 4) | $75,000 | $150,000 | As arranged | Before opening or as arranged with vendors | Vendors | |
| Insurance (Note 5) | $5,000 | $15,000 | As arranged | Prior to opening | Insurance companies | |
| Signage | $5,000 | $25,000 | As arranged | Before opening or as arranged with vendors | Vendors | |
| Miscellaneous | $2,000 | $5,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Suppliers, utility | |
| Opening Costs | companies, etc. | |||||
| Opening Inventory | $5,000 | $7,500 | As arranged | Before opening | Us, our affiliates, or | |
| (Note 6) | approved suppliers | |||||
| Grand Opening | $10,000 | $10,000 | As arranged | Within 30 days | Distribution services | |
| Advertising | after opening | and media providers | ||||
| Computer Equipment and | $35,000 | $50,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Vendors | |
| Software (POS system) | or as arranged | |||||
| (Note 7) | with vendors | |||||
| Additional Funds | $10,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Employees, suppliers, | |
| (Note 8) | utility companies, etc. | |||||
| TOTALS | $343,000 to $739,500 | For a Beggars Pizza® Restaurant with more than 150 seats: |
| Expense | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is Made | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 | Lump sum | When you sign your Franchise Agreement | Us | |
| Travel and Living Expenses During Training (Note 1) | $1,000 | $5,000 | As incurred | During training | Airlines, hotels, restaurants, etc. | |
| Rent or Real Estate (not | $32,000 | $47,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Lessor | |
| including the purchase of | ||||||
| property) (Note 2) | ||||||
| Improvements (build-out) | $250,000 | $400,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Contractor | |
| (Note 3) | ||||||
| Furniture and Fixtures (Note 4) | $75,000 | $200,000 | As arranged | Before opening or as arranged with vendors | Vendors | |
| Equipment (Note 4) | $125,000 | $175,000 | As arranged | Before opening or as arranged with vendors | Vendors | |
| Insurance (Note 5) | $14,000 | $50,000 | As arranged | Prior to opening | Insurance companies | |
| Signage | $5,000 | $25,000 | As arranged | Before opening or as arranged with vendors | Vendors | |
| Miscellaneous | $2,000 | $5,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Suppliers, utility | |
| Opening Costs | companies, etc. | |||||
| Opening Inventory | $5,000 | $8,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Us, our affiliates, or | |
| (Note 6) | approved suppliers | |||||
| Grand Opening | $10,000 | $10,000 | As arranged | Within 30 days | Distribution services | |
| Advertising | after opening | and media providers | ||||
| Computer Equipment and | $50,000 | $75,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Vendors | |
| Software (POS system) | or as arranged | |||||
| (Note 7) | with vendors | |||||
| Additional Funds | $20,000 | $40,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Employees, suppliers, | |
| (Note 8) | utility companies, etc. | |||||
| TOTALS | $629,000 to $1,080,000 | Except as otherwise described in the notes below, the tables above provide an estimate of the initial investment for a new Beggars Pizza® Restaurant. All costs listed in the table are estimates. Actual costs will vary for each franchise location. |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment to open a restaurant varies depending on the seating capacity. For a Beggars Pizza restaurant with 150 or fewer seats, the total estimated initial investment ranges from $343,000 to $739,500. This includes expenses such as the initial franchise fee, travel and living expenses during training, rent or real estate, leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures, equipment, insurance, signage, opening inventory, grand opening advertising, computer equipment and software, and additional funds for the first three months of operation.
For a Beggars Pizza restaurant with more than 150 seats, the estimated initial investment ranges from $629,000 to $1,080,000. The higher investment reflects the need for a larger space and more equipment to accommodate the increased seating capacity. These figures encompass similar expenses as the smaller restaurant model, including the franchise fee, training costs, rent, improvements, furniture, equipment, insurance, signage, inventory, advertising, computer systems, and additional operating funds.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these estimated costs and note that actual expenses can vary based on location, market conditions, and individual circumstances. Beggars Pizza recommends consulting with a financial advisor to develop a detailed business plan and financial projections tailored to their specific location and business strategy. It is also important to understand that these estimates do not cover any financing costs or potential operating losses during the initial startup phase, and franchisees must secure additional funds to cover these contingencies.