What is the estimated range for real property costs for a Buns On Fire franchise?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When due | To whom payment is to be made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee3 | $40,000 to $60,000 | Lump Sum | Upon execution of the Franchise Agreement | Us | |
| Travel Expenses to | $2,000 to $10,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Third Parties | |
| Attend Training4 | |||||
| Real Property5 | $3,000 to $10,000 | As agreed | As agreed | Landlord or land owner | |
| Build- | $150,000 to | As agreed | As agreed | Suppliers | |
| Out/Construction6 | $250,000 | ||||
| Fixture Package7 | $20,000 to $40,000 | As agreed | As agreed | Suppliers | |
| Initial Inventory8 | $8,000 to $15,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Us (or our Designated Affiliate) and Suppliers | |
| Marketing | $2,000 to $7,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Suppliers | |
| Supplies9 |
10 This estimate is for the cost of purchasing signage for your Franchise Business that meets our specifications.
11 This includes the cost of the computer hardware, peripherals, and software that will serve as your pointof-sale computer system, cash drawer and the maintenance agreement for that system.
12 You must carry insurance. The amount set forth above represents an estimate of the premiums required for general liability, workers' compensation, public liability and property damage, cyber risk and other insurance requirements.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buns On Fire's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for real property ranges from $3,000 to $10,000. This estimate likely covers the initial costs associated with securing the location for the franchise.
The FDD notes that Buns On Fire expects franchisees will either purchase or lease real estate for the Franchise Business. The estimate assumes renting a space between 1,200 and 3,000 square feet, although smaller spaces may be approved at Buns On Fire's discretion. The actual rent may vary depending on market factors specific to the franchisee's area. Buns On Fire does not lease or sell space to franchisees.
Prospective franchisees should investigate real estate costs in their target market to determine if the estimated range is realistic for their location. They should also clarify with Buns On Fire what factors influence the approval of smaller spaces and how purchasing real estate instead of leasing would affect the overall investment.