Ziebart Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Ziebart franchise: $450K–$924K investment, 8% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$450K–$924K
Franchise Fee
$45K
Non-refundable
Royalty
8%
gross sales weekly
Ad Fund
2%
gross sales weekly
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 8% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.3M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.3x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.3M, you'd pay approximately $108K/year in royalties alone, plus $27K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Inventory Package | — |
| Equipment Package | — |
| Exterior and Interior Decor Package (incl. signage) | — |
| Computer and Printer | — |
| Opening Advertising | — |
| Multi-Unit Development Fee (3 locations) | $90K |
| Veteran Deposit Fee | $20K |
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