Start-up Costs
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This Table estimates the expenses
you should expect to incur to begin operation of an Individual BIG TOWN HERO
franchise and to operate it during the initial three months.
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EXPENDITURE |
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PAYMENT |
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TO
WHOM |
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| Initial Franchise Fee |
$20, 000 |
Cash |
At execution of |
Us |
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Franchise Agreement |
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| Utilities Deposits and Payments |
$500 to $1,000 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Landlord, Utility |
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Companies &
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| Architect Fees |
$500 to $6,000 |
As Incurred |
Before Opening |
Architect |
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| Leasehold Improvements, Cabinets and Decor |
$10,000 to $100,000 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Landlord or Independent Contractors |
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| Office Furniture and Office |
$4,000 to $10,000 |
As Incurred |
Before Opening |
Suppliers |
| and Computer Equipment |
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| Menu/Signs |
$4,500 to $15,000 |
As Incurred |
Before Opening |
Suppliers |
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| Franchise Premises Rent (deposit plus 3 months rent) |
$6,000 to $11,000 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Landlord |
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| Start-up Equipment Lease |
$7,000* to $29,000 |
As Incurred |
Before Opening |
Suppliers |
| (per Operations Manual) |
(*If leased) |
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| Seating |
$4,000 to $12,000 |
As Incurred |
Before Opening |
Suppliers |
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| Inventory |
$2,500 to $3,900 |
As Incurred |
Before Opening |
Suppliers |
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| Small Wares |
$2,000 to $2,400 |
As Incurred |
Before Opening |
Suppliers |
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| Initial Advertising and Promotion |
$700 to $2,400 |
As Incurred |
Before and 90 days after Opening |
As We Direct |
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| Travel and Living Expenses |
$200 to $4,500 |
As Incurred |
During Training |
Airlines, Hotels, Restaurants, etc. |
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While Training |
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Materials and Supplies |
$100 to $1,000 |
As Incurred |
Before Opening |
Us or Suppliers |
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Insurance |
$600 to $1,500 |
As Incurred |
Before Opening |
Insurers |
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Miscellaneous Opening Costs |
$1,950 to $7,500 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Suppliers, Utilities, etc. |
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Additional Funds - 3 Months |
$9,000 to $25,000 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Employees, Suppliers, Utilities, etc. |
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TOTAL |
$73,550 to $252,200
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| These figures are estimates only. It is possible
to significantly exceed these figures and cost control is the responsibility of
the franchisee. Big Town Hero provides specifications, guidelines and advice
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