HoneyBaked Ham Franchise Costs: Estimated Initial Investment (Item 7, 2026 FDD)
1. Development Fee: $20,000
2. Franchise Fee: $20,000
3. Travel and Living Expenses While Training: $2,000 to $7,500
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4. Real Estate and Improvements: $225,000 to $400,000
- You must install flooring, counters, wiring, display shelving, and other items, and you must paint, as required by the specifications provided by the franchisor.
- The cost will vary depending on the condition of the premises, square footage, lease negotiations, and the extent to which your landlord funds leasehold improvements.
- These costs assume some amount of landlord contribution.
5. Architectural Fees: $6,500 to $17,500
- You must hire an architect designated or approved by the franchisor to prepare plans for the Store and to obtain the initial permits required to build out the Store.
6. Equipment, Decor, and Fixtures: $141,000 to $191,000
- You must purchase or lease equipment like kitchen equipment, scales, office furniture, a telephone system, security equipment, technology systems, computer hardware and software systems, file cabinets, and decor which comply with the franchisor’s specifications.
7. Rent: $6,000 to $30,000
- Typically, Stores require 2,000 to 2,600 square feet of floor space and will be located in shopping centers, but may also be located in freestanding buildings.
- The estimate includes base rent for three months and does not include common area maintenance, insurance, or real estate tax charges.
8. Security Deposit: $5,000 to $13,000
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9. Other Deposits and Licenses: $2,700 to $4,600
- This estimate includes amounts for business licenses, utility deposits, and other prepaid expenses that will be required to operate your Store.
10. Signs: $5,000 to $10,000
- This estimate includes installation of the sign, but excludes shipping.
- If you choose to add additional exterior signs, you will incur these costs for each sign.
11. Opening Advertising Costs: $20,000 to $25,000
- You must spend a minimum of $20,000 on your opening advertising. These costs are in addition to any regional, national, or local advertising or marketing contributions required by the Franchise Agreement.
12. Opening Inventory, Products, Supplies, Smallwares, and Training Materials: $15,000 to $20,000
- You should have this amount available for you to purchase your Store’s initial inventory of specialty hams; turkey; other protein products such as pot roast, BBQ roast, and ribs; side dishes; desserts; condiments; bags; boxes and other paper and plastic supplies; lunch products including drinks, bread, and produce.
- Costs will vary depending on the time of year that you open your Store.
13. CMS/Point-of-Sale System: $21,000
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- The costs for travel and installation by the franchisor or others, if required, are not included in this estimate.
- You also must pay the CMS Support and Licensing Fee due under the CMS Support Agreement as described in Item 6.
14. Additional Funds: $25,000 to $50,000
- You should have this amount available for you to cover employee salaries, utilities, and other operating expenses.
15. Total: $514,200 to $829,600
- The franchisor relied on its 27 years of experience in the retail store franchise business to compile these estimates.
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