What is the Franchise Fee for a Marble Slab Creamery Traditional Restaurant?
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) 12 | $1,500 | $2,500 | As incurred | As incurred | Government Agencies |
| Insurance (3 months) 13 | $2,500 | $3,500 | As incurred | As incurred | Insurance companies |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) 14 | $8,000 | $12,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Employees, suppliers, utilities, etc. |
| TOTALS 15 | $354,500 | $476,650 |
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 franchise fee for a Traditional Restaurant is $25,000. This fee is paid as a lump sum when the Franchise Agreement is signed. The FDD specifies that this fee is payable to the franchisor, and it is considered fully earned upon payment and is non-refundable.
This initial franchise fee grants the franchisee the right to operate a Marble Slab Creamery Traditional Restaurant. It covers the costs associated with granting the franchise, including the use of the Marble Slab Creamery brand, system, and intellectual property. It's important to note that this fee is separate from other initial investment costs, such as those related to real estate, construction, equipment, and initial marketing.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that the $25,000 franchise fee is just one component of the total investment required to open a Marble Slab Creamery franchise. Item 7 of the FDD provides a detailed breakdown of all the estimated initial investment costs, which can range from $354,500 to $476,650 for a Traditional Restaurant. Therefore, candidates should carefully review the entire Item 7 to understand the full financial commitment involved.