What is the estimated cost to purchase a new vehicle for a Bigfoot Forestry franchise?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- 5. Vehicle: You must have access to a new or used vehicle that meets our standards and specifications. The vehicle must be capable of transporting your crew and equipment to job sites. The vehicle must have a minimum towing capacity of 18,000 pounds. The low estimate assumes you already own or lease a suitable vehicle. The high estimate assumes you purchase a used commercial vehicle, which we estimate would cost $20,000 to $60,000. These estimates assume you purchase only 1 vehicle to start your Business. We estimate the cost to purchase a new vehicle will range from $60,000 to $95,000, but we do not recommend or expect franchises to purchase a new vehicle. If you choose to purchase a new vehicle,
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost to purchase a new vehicle ranges from $60,000 to $95,000. However, the FDD states that Bigfoot Forestry does not recommend or expect franchisees to purchase a new vehicle. The vehicle must be capable of transporting the crew and equipment to job sites and have a minimum towing capacity of 18,000 pounds.
If a franchisee chooses to purchase a new vehicle, the initial investment may be higher than the estimated total initial investment of $224,109 to $314,754, as shown in the table. The low estimate for the vehicle cost in the table is $0, assuming the franchisee already owns or leases a suitable vehicle. The high estimate assumes the purchase of a used commercial vehicle, estimated to cost between $20,000 and $60,000.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the vehicle requirements and associated costs. While a new vehicle is an option, Bigfoot Forestry suggests exploring the possibility of using an existing vehicle or purchasing a used commercial vehicle to potentially reduce the initial investment. It is important to ensure that any vehicle meets the brand's standards and specifications for transporting crew and equipment.