Understanding the Tastefully British Investment
A transparent look at what it takes to open and operate a Tastefully British franchise location.
The Investment
Opening a Tastefully British franchise requires an estimated total investment of $257,250 to $580,750, including the $35,000 franchise fee. That range reflects the costs of site build-out, equipment, training, initial inventory, and working capital through the early months of operations.
$35K
Franchise Fee
$419K
Avg. Total Investment
5%
Royalty Fee
3%
Local Advertising
Initial Investment Breakdown
| Expense | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Franchise Fee |
$35,000 |
$35,000 |
Non-refundable |
|
Real Estate / Rent Deposits |
$5,000 |
$20,000 |
1-2 months |
|
Equipment & Smallwares |
$50,000 |
$100,000 |
Kitchen equipment |
|
Leasehold Improvements |
$100,000 |
$250,000 |
Build-out costs |
|
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment |
$20,000 |
$40,000 |
Interior fit-out |
|
POS & Technology Systems |
$2,500 |
$5,000 |
|
|
Insurance |
$3,000 |
$8,000 |
Annual premium |
|
Licenses & Permits |
$500 |
$2,000 |
Local requirements |
|
Initial Inventory |
$5,000 |
$15,000 |
Opening stock |
|
Training Expenses |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
Travel, lodging |
|
Marketing & Grand Opening |
$5,000 |
$20,000 |
Local launch |
|
Professional Fees |
$2,250 |
$5,750 |
Legal, accounting |
|
Working Capital (3 months) |
$24,000 |
$50,000 |
Operating reserve |
|
TOTAL |
$257,250 |
$580,750 |
|
Note: Investment range reflects variation in location size, market conditions, and build-out requirements.
Initial Investment Breakdown
| Year | Gross Sales | EBITDA | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Year 1 |
$420,000 |
$78,100 |
18.6% |
|
Year 2 |
$470,000 |
$96,700 |
23.0% |
|
Year 3 |
$510,000 |
$113,100 |
27.0% |
|
Year 4 |
$545,000 |
$132,300 |
31.6% |
|
Year 5 |
$580,000 |
$153,500 |
36.6% |
Ongoing Fees
Franchisees make ongoing contributions to both the brand and their local market through royalties and marketing contributions.
Royalty Fee:
5% of gross sales, paid weekly via ACH
Marketing Fund:
1% of gross sales, national brand fund
Local Advertising:
Up to 3% of gross sales, local market