Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Franchise Costs: Estimated Initial Investment (Item 7, 2026 FDD)
- These estimated initial expenses are Big Frog’s best estimate of the costs you may incur in establishing and operating your Big Frog Business.
- Big Frog does not offer direct or indirect financing for these items. The availability and terms of financing from third parties depend on many factors, including the availability of financing generally, your creditworthiness and collateral, and the lending policies of financial institutions from which you request a loan.
- Big Frog did not include state or local sales taxes in any of the above estimates.
- All expenditures paid to Big Frog are uniform and non-refundable under any circumstances once paid. Fees paid to vendors or other suppliers may or may not be refundable depending on their policies or your arrangements with them.
For a Standard Location
1. Initial Franchise Fee: $60,000
- Your total estimated initial investment for each additional Big Frog Business will be reduced by the reduction in Initial Franchise Fees and possibly other costs such as professional fees and travel expenses.
2. Training Travel Expenses: $3,500 to $5,000
3. Lease Deposits and Store Buildout: $15,000 to $65,000
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- Rent for a Standard franchise is estimated to be between $3,000 to $5,500 per month, depending on factors such as market, size, condition, and location of the leased premises.
- Landlords typically require an initial payment equal to the first month’s rent plus a guarantee deposit equal to 1 month’s rent.
- There should be little alteration required to the leased premises; however, this will depend upon factors such as whether the Store is immediately adaptable to the installation of the equipment and fixtures.
- This estimate does not include security deposits or prepaid rent which the landlord may require.
- If you choose to purchase instead of lease the premises for your Store, then the purchase price, down payment, interest rates, and other financing terms will determine your monthly mortgage payments.
4. Equipment, Furniture, and Fixtures: $10,437 to $103,218
- You must purchase the Franchise Equipment Package from Big Frog’s designated supplier. You may choose to buy the equipment outright from the supplier or finance it through a third-party lender. The low end of the range represents the cost to finance the equipment package for the first 12 months.
5. Computer System and Software: $4,015 to $15,550
- You must purchase an approved computer system (including point-of-sale system, software, and hardware) that Big Frog requires, including the initial cost and ongoing monthly subscriptions. You may use only the point-of-sale system Big Frog designates and may not utilize a supplemental point-of-sale system regardless of whether you enter the information into the approved point-of-sale system. The computer system may evolve and change from time to time.
6. Signs: $4,500 to $23,000
7. Office Supplies: $1,500 to $4,000
8. Insurance: $1,500 to $3,000
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9. Professional Fees: $1,500 to $3,000
10. Franchise Opening Costs, including Utility Deposits, Licenses: $1,000 to $3,000
- This figure covers miscellaneous opening expenses for the first 3 months of operation of your Big Frog Business. This estimate includes Internet connection and service fees.
11. Opening Inventory: $5,000 to $6,000
12. Promotional and Advertising for 3 Months: $10,000
13. Additional Funds for 3 Months: $40,000 to $75,000
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- This estimate includes bi-weekly payroll costs, operating expenses, rent, utilities, and royalties. These totals are based on Big Frog’s business experience with other franchisees. These figures do not include a salary for you.
- Big Frog cannot guarantee you will not incur additional expenses in starting your Big Frog Business operations.
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