What is the estimated low and high range for leasehold improvements for a Marble Slab Creamery franchise?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ESTMENT
Traditional Restaurant
| Type of Expenditure | Amo | ount | Method of | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to Be |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 1 | Low | High | Payment | Made | |
| Franchise Fee 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Lump sum | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Grand Opening | $3,000 | $5,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third party |
| Marketing 2 | suppliers or us | ||||
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training 3 | $1,000 | $5,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Airlines, hotels, and restaurants |
| Other Opening Inventory 4 | $5,700 | $15,150 | Lump Sum | Before opening | Third Party Suppliers |
| Architectural Fees 5 | $10,000 | $14,500 | As incurred | As incurred | Approved Architects |
| Furniture, fixtures, equipment and decor 6 | $121,000 | $150,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third parties |
| Signs | $8,500 | $15,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third parties |
| Prepaid rent and security deposit 7 | $2,500 | $5,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Landlord |
| Leasehold improvements 8 | $155,000 | $201,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Various contractors / suppliers |
| Utility deposits 9 | $2,200 | $3,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Utility companies |
| Type of Expenditure | Amo | ount | Method of When Due | To Whom Payment Is to Be | |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------- | ----------- | -------------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| 31 1 | Low | High | Payment | Made | |
| Professional Fees 10 | $1,000 | $6,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Your attorneys, accountants, and business advisors |
| Point of Sale Systems | $7,600 | $14,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Suppliers |
| (POS) and related | |||||
| technology 11 | |||||
| Business licenses, permits, etc. (for first 6 months |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 32–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Marble Slab Creamery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost of leasehold improvements varies depending on the type of restaurant. For a Traditional Restaurant, the estimated cost for leasehold improvements ranges from $155,000 to $201,000. For a Non-Traditional Restaurant, the estimated cost is between $95,000 and $145,000. For a Traditional Standard Co-Brand Restaurant, the estimated leasehold improvements are between $25,000 and $55,000. Finally, for a Round Table Pizza Co-Brand Restaurant, leasehold improvements are estimated to cost between $205,000 and $275,000.
These leasehold improvement costs are typically paid to various contractors and suppliers as the expenses are incurred. These estimates include construction costs (labor and material) for typical tenant improvements utilizing a general contractor approved or authorized in writing by GFG Management and/or Marble Slab Creamery, and remodeling necessary to prepare a site for operation of a Restaurant. The typical tenant improvements should require the landlord to deliver to you a shell space with electrical, water, plumbing, HVAC, access points and a store front (20 feet in width). The estimates also include construction management costs, general conditions, builders' risk/liability insurance and financing costs.
However, the actual construction costs for a Marble Slab Creamery franchise can fluctuate based on several factors. These factors include the condition of the premises, the duration of the building process and any potential delays, union labor requirements, contractors' fees, signage costs, the availability of materials and equipment, prevailing interest rates, and the specific insurance coverage the franchisee chooses to obtain. Therefore, it is essential for prospective franchisees to carefully consider these variables and conduct thorough due diligence to accurately estimate their potential leasehold improvement expenses.
Prospective franchisees should also note that Marble Slab Creamery may require them to use a general contractor approved or authorized in writing by GFG Management and/or Marble Slab Creamery. This requirement could limit a franchisee's ability to negotiate costs or choose contractors with whom they have an existing relationship. It is important to discuss these requirements with the franchisor and understand the implications for the overall cost and timeline of the build-out process.