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
Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is Made |
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Franchise Fee | $15,000 | Cash | Upon Signing of Franchise Agreement | ECS |
First Month's Rent & Deposits | 5,000 - 10,000 | As requested by Landlord | As requested by Landlord | Landlord |
Equipment | 14,250 - 23,700 | As requested by Landlord | As requested by Landlord | Suppliers |
Point of Sale System | 5,000 - 7,000 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Grand Opening Advertising | 2,000 - 4,000 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Training, Travel, Expenses | 0 - 5,000 | Cash to ECS. As requested by Supplier | Fees before training. Expenses as requested by Suppliers | ECS (training fee) and Suppliers |
Signage | 6,500 - 8,000 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Leasehold Improvements and Fixtures | 5,000 - 12,500 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Contractors/Suppliers |
Start-up Inventory | 10,000 - 15,000 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Insurance Company/Supplier |
Store Plans | 2,500 - 3,500 | As incurred | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Professional Fees & Insurance | 2,500 - 27,500 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Insurance Company/Supplier |
Optional additional on-site assistance | 0 - 3,000 | Cash | Before Opening | ECS |
Additional Funds & Miscellaneous 3 months | 10,000 - 15,000 | As incurred | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers, Landlord, Employees |
Total Estimates: | 75,250 - 149,200 | As incurred | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers, Landlord, Employees |
Your Estimated Initial Investment - Classic Operating Unit
Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is Made |
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Franchise Fee | $25,000 | Cash | Upon Signing of Franchise Agreement | ECS |
First Month's Rent & Deposits | 5,000 - 10,000 | As requested by Landlord | As requested by Landlord | Landlord |
Equipment | 49,400 - 64,400 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Point of Sale System | 5,000 - 7,000 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Grand Opening Advertising | 3,000 - 4,000 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Training, Travel, Expenses | 0 - 5,000 | Cash to ECS. As requested by Supplier | Fees before training. Expenses as requested by Suppliers | EXS (training fee) and Suppliers |
Signage | 14,500 - 20,500 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Leasehold Improvements and Fixtures | 35,000 - 80,000 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Contractors/Suppliers |
Start-up Inventory | 13,500 - 30,000 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Store Plans | 3,000 - 4,000 | As incurred | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers |
Professional Fees & Insurance | 2,500 - 4,000 | As requested by Supplier | As requested by Supplier | Insurance Company |
Optional additional on-site assistance | 0 - 3,000 | Cash | Before Opening | ECS |
Additional Funds & Miscellaneous 3 months | 15,000 - 30,000 | As incurred | As requested by Supplier | Suppliers, Landlord, Employees |
Total Estimates: | 170,900 - 286,900 |