What is the estimated total low end of the initial investment for a Crepe De Licious franchise?
Crepe_De_Licious 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 Paid | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | | Low | High | | | | | Initial Franchise | $35,000 | $35,000 | Lump sum | Upon signing of | Us | | Fee(1) | | | | Franchise Agreement | | | Territory | $10,000 | $10,000* | Lump Sum | Due before Franchise | Us | | Reservation Fee(1) | | | | Agreement is signed | | | Design Fee(2) | $5,000 | $10,000 | As incurred | Upon ordering designs | Us | | Mechanical, | $5,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Third Parties | | Electrical, | | | | | | | Plumbing, and | | | | | | | Architectural | | | | | | | Fees(3) | | | | | | | Real Estate Agent | $10,000 | $15,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Third Parties | | Fees(4) | | | | | | | Rent, Security Deposit, Utility Deposit(5) | $5,000 | $40,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Landlord, Utility Companies | | Additional | $650 | $15,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Landlord | | Storage(5) | | | | | | | Leasehold Improvements(6) | $125,000 | $350,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Landlord, Contractors, Other Suppliers | | Furniture, Fixtures, | $85,000 | $250,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Approved | | and Equipment(7) | | | | | Suppliers | | Initial Inventory | $15,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Approved | | and Supplies(8) | | | | | Suppliers |
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||||
| Insurance(9) | $5,000 | $10,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Insurance Providers / Approved Suppliers |
| Business Licenses | $7,500 | $20,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Third Parties |
| and Permits(10) | |||||
| Professional | $5,000 | $10,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Attorney, |
| Fees(11) | Accountant | ||||
| Signage(12) | $10,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Approved Suppliers |
| Office Equipment | $3,500 | $5,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Us, Approved |
| and Supplies(13) | Suppliers | ||||
| Grand Opening | $2,500 | $5,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Approved |
| Promotion(14) | Suppliers | ||||
| Uniforms(15) | $800 | $1,200 | As incurred | As agreed | Approved Suppliers |
| Initial Training | $2,500 | $10,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Airlines, Hotels, |
| Expenses(16) | Restaurants, etc. |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 18–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for a Restaurant ranges from $149,985 to $428,000. For a Kiosk, the estimated initial investment ranges from $120,585 to $327,000. Lastly, for a Food Truck, the estimated initial investment ranges from $115,585 to $274,000. These figures include expenses such as the initial franchise fee, territory reservation fee, design fee, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural fees, real estate agent fees, rent, security deposit, utility deposit and additional storage, leasehold improvements, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, initial inventory and supplies, insurance, business licenses and permits, professional fees, signage, office equipment and supplies, grand opening promotion, uniforms, initial training expenses, POS set-up fee, digital signage displays and set-up, license and maintenance fees, miscellaneous opening expenses, and additional funds.
Several factors can influence the actual cost, including the location of the Crepe De Licious business, current market conditions, and how well the franchisee follows the franchisor's methods and procedures. The franchisee's management skills, business experience, local economic conditions, and competition also play a significant role. The FDD advises that additional funds may be required after the first three months of operation if sales are insufficient to produce positive cash flow.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review these figures with a business advisor before making any decision to purchase a Crepe De Licious franchise. The estimates do not reflect any landlord contribution or tenant improvement allowance that a franchisee may negotiate. The costs associated with design and build-out, such as plumbing, electrical, and remodeling work, can vary depending on the size, condition, and location of the leased premises, as well as local building and fire code requirements.