Restaurant Investment

Investment Category What It Covers Estimated Cost
Initial Franchise Fee One-time fee for the right to operate a Bumpers franchise $30,000
Real Estate Site acquisition, lease costs, deposits and related expenses Varies
Site Development Site preparation, utilities, landscaping and related work Varies
Building & Construction Restaurant construction, renovation or build-out Varies
Restaurant Equipment Kitchen equipment, food-service equipment and related systems Varies
Furniture, Fixtures & Décor Guest areas, fixtures, signage and interior finishes Varies
Technology & POS Point-of-sale, technology and restaurant systems Varies
Pre-Opening Expenses Training, recruiting, payroll and other opening-related expenses Varies
Initial Inventory & Supplies Food, packaging, operating supplies and opening inventory Varies
Insurance & Professional Fees Insurance, permits, licenses and professional services Varies
Grand Opening & Marketing Opening promotions and local marketing expenses Varies
Additional Working Capital Cash needed to support the restaurant during the initial operating period Varies
Estimated Initial Investment $336,000–$1,000,000*

Ongoing Franchise Costs

Fee / Requirement Amount
Royalty 4% of Gross Sales
Local Marketing 1% of Sales
Minimum Liquid Capital $100,000
Minimum Net Worth $175,000