Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise: $1222K–$3923K investment, 5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$1.2M–$3.9M
Franchise Fee
$50K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5%
Gross Sales (all revenue less sales taxes)
Ad Fund
5%
Gross Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 5% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $200/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$2.0M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.6x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $2.0M, you'd pay approximately $99K/year in royalties alone, plus $99K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| MTRA Deposit (Multiple Target Reservation Agreement) | $25K |
| MTRA/Development Agreement Sourcing & Onboarding Costs | — |
| Background Check Fee | $210 |
| Sitewise Mapping & Analytics Software (initial year) | $5K |
| Non-Qualified Construction Management Review Fee | $20K |
| Veterans Development Incentive — Franchise Fee Reduction (discount) | $-22,500 |
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