Franchise Cost Information
The costs associated with opening a Cottage Inn franchise varies based on a number of factors, including:
- Location
- Size of store-concept selected
- Equipment needs pertaining to anticipated sales volume
- Leaseholder improvements
| Cost Type | Approximate Amount |
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| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 |
| Training Expenses (1) | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Opening Supply of Food, Paper, and Uniforms (2) | $5,000 to $15,000 |
| Equipment (3) | $45,000 to $75,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements & Decorating (4) | $75,000 to $160,000 |
| Signage (5) | $5,000 to $15,000 |
| Opening Advertising & Promotion (6) | $10,000 |
| Prepaid Expenses (7) | $5,000 to $9,500 |
| Three Month’s Rent (8) | $5,000 to $10,500 |
| First Quarter Operating Costs (9) | $30,000 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (10) | $200,000 to $350,000 |
Figures provided are only an estimate. Prospective franchisees should seek and obtain independent verification where possible. Cottage Inn requires a minimum liquidity of $100,000, with a minimum net worth of $250,000. For multi-unit Master Franchisee information, please contact Cottage Inn management.
To compile these estimates, we relied on our 27-plus years of experience. You should review these figures carefully with a business adviser before making the decision to purchase a pizza franchise. We do not offer financing directly or indirectly for any part of the initial investment. The availability and terms of financing depend on many factors, including the availability of financing generally, your creditworthiness and collateral and lending policies of financial institutions from which you request a loan.