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Start Up Costs

Start Up Costs

FRANCHISE START-UP COSTS

Break-down of capital required to open your own Emerald City Smoothie Franchise

To financially qualify for Emerald City Smoothie, you will need:

  • Classic Unit: $300,000 in net worth and $75,000 in liquid assets.
  • Kiosk/Express Unit: $200,000 in net worth and $30,000 in liquid assets

This offer is not available to residents of states where the Company is not registered.

Your Estimated Initial Investment - Kiosk/Express Unit

ExpenditureAmountMethod of PaymentWhen DueTo Whom Payment is Made
Franchise Fee$15,000CashUpon Signing of Franchise AgreementECS
First Month's Rent & Deposits5,000 - 10,000As requested by LandlordAs requested by LandlordLandlord
Equipment14,250 - 23,700As requested by LandlordAs requested by LandlordSuppliers
Point of Sale System5,000 - 7,000As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Grand Opening Advertising2,000 - 4,000As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Training, Travel, Expenses0 - 5,000Cash to ECS. As requested by SupplierFees before training. Expenses as requested by SuppliersECS (training fee) and Suppliers
Signage6,500 - 8,000As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Leasehold Improvements and Fixtures5,000 - 12,500As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierContractors/Suppliers
Start-up Inventory10,000 - 15,000As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierInsurance Company/Supplier
Store Plans2,500 - 3,500As incurredAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Professional Fees & Insurance2,500 - 27,500As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierInsurance Company/Supplier
Optional additional on-site assistance0 - 3,000CashBefore OpeningECS
Additional Funds & Miscellaneous 3 months10,000 - 15,000As incurredAs requested by SupplierSuppliers, Landlord, Employees
Total Estimates:75,250 - 149,200As incurredAs requested by SupplierSuppliers, Landlord, Employees

Your Estimated Initial Investment - Classic Operating Unit

ExpenditureAmountMethod of PaymentWhen DueTo Whom Payment is Made
Franchise Fee$25,000CashUpon Signing of Franchise AgreementECS
First Month's Rent & Deposits5,000 - 10,000As requested by LandlordAs requested by LandlordLandlord
Equipment49,400 - 64,400As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Point of Sale System5,000 - 7,000As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Grand Opening Advertising3,000 - 4,000As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Training, Travel, Expenses0 - 5,000Cash to ECS. As requested by SupplierFees before training. Expenses as requested by SuppliersEXS (training fee) and Suppliers
Signage14,500 - 20,500As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Leasehold Improvements and Fixtures35,000 - 80,000As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierContractors/Suppliers
Start-up Inventory13,500 - 30,000As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Store Plans3,000 - 4,000As incurredAs requested by SupplierSuppliers
Professional Fees & Insurance2,500 - 4,000As requested by SupplierAs requested by SupplierInsurance Company
Optional additional on-site assistance0 - 3,000CashBefore OpeningECS
Additional Funds & Miscellaneous 3 months15,000 - 30,000As incurredAs requested by SupplierSuppliers, Landlord, Employees
Total Estimates:170,900 - 286,900

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