What is the estimated range for furniture, fixtures, and equipment costs for a Brueggers Bagels franchise?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
pay us the fee indicated.
ITEM 7 ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of Expenditure (Note 1) | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 2) | $35,000 | Lump sum | Upon signing the Franchise Agreement | Us | |
| Real Property | $25,000 to | As Arranged | As Arranged | Lessor | |
| (Note 3) | $56,250 | ||||
| Design, Permitting Fees (Note 4) | $36,000 to $79,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Contractors and Government Agencies | |
| Building and Leasehold Improvements (Note 5) | $278,000 to $508,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Contractors and Vendors | |
| Signage (Note 6) | $21,000 to $103,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Vendors | |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (Note 7) | $222,800 to $272,900 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Vendors | |
| Site Work (Note 8) | $0 to $10,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Vendors | |
| Technology Suite | $24,000 to | As Arranged | As Incurred | Vendors | |
| (Note 9) | $42,000 | ||||
| Start-up Inventory & Supplies (Note 10) | $10,000 to $14,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Distributors, us, or our affiliates | |
| Grand Opening Advertising (Note 11) | $10,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Vendors, Printers, Media | |
| Insurance (Note 12) | $3,000 to $5,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Insurance Company | |
| Utility Deposits & Licenses (Note 13) | $3,000 to $5,000 | Lump Sum | As Incurred | Utility Companies, Governmental Agencies | |
| Legal and Accounting (Note 14) | $5,000 to $30,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Attorney, Accountant | |
| Training (Note 15) | $6,000 to $12,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Employees, Hotels, Airlines, Vendors, etc. | |
| YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | |||||
| Franchised Bakery | |||||
| Type of Expenditure (Note 1) | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months (Note 16) | $15,000 to $45,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Vendors, Suppliers, Employees, Utilities, Landlord, etc. | |
| Total | $693,800 to $1,227,150 | # Explanatory Notes – Franchised Bakery: |
- (1) The estimated costs for a Franchised Bakery are based on open shop bidding practices with no premium built in for the cost of union labor. The estimated costs are for a new Bakery. Except as indicated, these fees are not refundable. We do not finance your investment.
- (2) These amounts are discussed in detail in Item 5. The initial franchise fee must be paid when the Franchise Agreement is signed. Please see the information provided above in Item 5 regarding the Development Agreement. If you have also signed a Development Agreement, and you are in compliance with your obligations under the Development Agreement and all of your Franchise Agreements, then we will apply a credit from your development fee toward the initial franchise fee. The amount of the credit will be $10,000 for each Bakery you agree to develop. Unless otherwise agreed, the minimum number of Bakeries you will be required to develop is two.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 18–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for a franchised bakery ranges from $222,800 to $272,900. For a licensed bakery, the estimated cost for furniture, fixtures, and equipment ranges from $149,342 to $272,900. These costs are to be paid to vendors as incurred and arranged.
For a franchised Brueggers Bagels location, this estimate covers the necessary equipment, including foodservice equipment and smallwares. For a licensed Brueggers Bagels location, this estimate covers the equipment typically needed for a licensed bakery, including foodservice equipment and smallwares.
Prospective franchisees should note that these figures are estimates and the actual costs may vary based on factors such as vendor pricing, specific equipment choices, and any unforeseen circumstances during the setup of the bakery. It is advisable to obtain detailed quotes from multiple vendors to develop a more precise budget for these expenses. Also, the franchisee should confirm with Brueggers Bagels whether the estimates for furniture, fixtures, and equipment also include costs for installation.