Chapter 4 — Investment
Required investment - per our 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document
These are the figures disclosed in Item 7 and Item 19 of our 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document
Item 7
Estimated initial investment
Your total investment for one Traditional Location, including three months of additional funds.
| Type of expenditure | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise FeeLump sum, due on execution of the Franchise Agreement | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Expenses Associated with Initial Training ProgramTravel and related expenses for two required trainees | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Real Property (Rent, Security Deposit)Deposit plus rent during pre-opening and the first three months | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $75,000 | $120,000 |
| Leasehold ImprovementsAssumes the landlord delivers basic finishings and utility connections | $135,000 | $290,000 |
| Architectural Design | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Professional FeesLegal and accounting | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Computer System and Technology FeeOne month pre-opening plus three months post-opening | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Opening Inventory, Supplies and Smallwares | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Signage | $7,500 | $20,000 |
| Other Deposits | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Total estimated initial investment | $369,500 | $685,000 |
Figures as disclosed in Item 7 of our 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Your actual costs will vary based on space size and condition, lease terms, and local construction costs.
A Traditional Location build-out, inline or endcap.
Ongoing fees
What you pay after you open.
- Royalty
- 6% of Gross Sales
- Brand Fund
- 2% of Gross Sales
- Technology fee
- Monthly; see Item 6 of the FDD
- Expected rent
- $5,000 – $10,000 per month
Qualification
What we look for in a candidate.
- Liquid capital
- $200,000+
- Net worth
- $750,000+
- Experience
- Restaurant operations strongly preferred
Multi-unit development agreements carry higher thresholds set against the development schedule.
Item 19
Financial performance representation
- Average annual Gross Sales
- $1,388,405
- Median annual Gross Sales
- $1,410,659
- Range
- $1,048,860 – $1,815,774
- Cost of goods sold
- 27.7% of Gross Sales
- Labor
- 28.9% of Gross Sales
- EBITDAR
- 28.6% of Gross Sales
Average annual Gross Sales for the fiscal year 2025 (December 30, 2024 – December 27, 2025) of the 5 Protein Bar & Kitchen Businesses in the Data Set disclosed in Item 19 of our 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All 5 are Traditional Locations owned and operated by our affiliate in and around Chicago, Illinois; no franchised locations are included because all 3 franchised locations operating at the end of the period were Non-Traditional Locations. 3 of the 5 attained or exceeded this figure. Adjusted EBITDAR is stated after deducting an additional 8% (6% royalty and 2% Brand Fund) that these locations would have paid if franchised. Some Protein Bar & Kitchen Businesses have earned this amount. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance you will earn as much.
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