What does the low end of the leasehold improvement estimate for a Crave Restaurant assume?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The low end of our estimate assumes that you have leased space that previously operated as a restaurant and that you will convert to a Crave Restaurant.
The high end of our estimate assumes that you have leased a "vanilla box" space and that more improvements are required.
Our estimate does not include any tenant improvement allowance that you may negotiate.
You must use our designated supplier as the contractor for the build-out of your Restaurant.
This estimate includes the additional cost of axe lanes.
If your outlet has axe throwing, you must use our approved supplier for the design and build-out of the axe lanes.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the low end of the leasehold improvement estimate assumes that the franchisee has leased a space that previously operated as a restaurant and will be converted into a Crave Restaurant.
Leasehold improvements encompass the costs associated with modifying the leased space to conform to Crave's brand standards and operational requirements. These costs can fluctuate significantly based on factors such as the premises' size and configuration, pre-construction expenses like demolition, and the cost of materials and labor. The FDD notes that these amounts may vary substantially based on local conditions, including the availability and prices of labor and materials.
Conversely, the high end of the leasehold improvement estimate assumes the franchisee is leasing a "vanilla box" space, which requires more extensive improvements. The estimate does not include any tenant improvement allowance that the franchisee may negotiate with the landlord. Franchisees are also required to use Crave's designated supplier as the contractor for the build-out of their Restaurant. If the outlet includes axe throwing, franchisees must use Crave's approved supplier for the design and build-out of the axe lanes.