Fantastic Sams Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Fantastic Sams franchise: $172K–$462K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$172K–$462K
Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty
6%
Gross Sales
Ad Fund
—
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | — | |
| Technology Fee | $150/annual |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$323K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.5x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
6%+
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $323K, you'd pay approximately $19K/year in royalties alone.
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