Investment Summary
The following chart briefly lists the estimated start-up costs for a BBFC franchise:
Type of Payment |
Estimated
Amount |
Method of
payment |
When due |
To Whom Payment
Is Made |
Initial Franchise Fee
|
$5 per retail licensee within exclusive territory
(min. 2,000 licensees) |
Lump sum |
Upon execution
of the Franchise Agreement |
Franchisor |
Opening Inventory
|
$25,000 |
Lump sum |
Upon execution
of the Franchise Agreement |
Franchisor |
Office/Warehouse
|
$1,000 - 3,000 |
As arranged |
Prior to opening |
Leasor |
Shipping Costs
(per shipment) |
Variable
(approx. $5 per case plus fuel surcharge) |
Lump sum |
As incurred |
Shipping
company |
Telecommunications
(phone, fax, etc.)
|
$500 |
As arranged |
Prior to opening |
Third parties |
Travel cost for initial training |
$1,500 - 2,000 |
As arranged |
As incurred |
Third parties |
Insurance
(Auto and Commercial)
|
$1,000 - 2,000 |
As arranged
|
Prior to opening |
Third parties |
Licenses and Permits |
$1,000 - 3,000 |
As arranged
|
Prior to opening |
Government agencies |
Legal, accounting and payroll fees |
$1,500 - 3,000 |
As arranged
|
As incurred |
Third parties |
Delivery van
|
$1,000 - 2,000
(down payment) |
As arranged
|
As incurred |
Third parties |
Computer hardware and software
|
$3,000 |
As arranged
|
As incurred |
Third parties |
Marketing and promotional materials
|
$500 |
As incurred |
Prior to opening |
Third parties |
| Working capital |
$25,000 |
As needed |
n/a |
n/a |
|
| TOTAL: |
$71,000 - 76,000 |
|