Zaxby's Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Zaxby's franchise: $1445K–$3811K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$1.4M–$3.8M
Franchise Fee
$35K
Refundable (conditions apply)
Royalty
6%
Gross Sales for the preceding week
Ad Fund
4%
Gross Sales per week
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 4% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$2.8M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.5x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $2.8M, you'd pay approximately $167K/year in royalties alone, plus $111K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Development Fee (multi-unit Development Agreement) | $53K |
| Impact Study Fee | $4K |
| Initial Marketing Contribution | $5K |
| Additional On-Site Inspection Fee | $500 |
| Additional Training Fee (per extra manager trainee) | $3K |
| VetFran Discount (veterans program) | $-7,000 |
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