Initial Investment.
AMOUNT METHOD OF PAYMENT WHEN DUE TO WHOM PAYMENT TO BE MADE
INITIAL LICENSE/
FRANCHISE FEE
$20,000 Lump Sum At Signing of License/Franchise Agreement Mazzio's

TRAVEL & LIVING EXPENSES WHILE TRAINING $3,000-$9,000 As Incurred During Training Airline, Auto, Hotels & Restaurants

EQUIPMENT & SIGNS $150,000-$275,000 As Incurred Prior to Opening Suppliers & Vendors
Equipment & Signs - Equipment cost includes the kitchen equipment, tables and chairs, booths, registers, computer systems, décor, menu boards, security systems, signage and landscaping. If you buy used equipment, you may lower your initial investment.

LAND & BUILDING $350,000-$850,000
Real Estate and Improvements - The typical building for conversion will need to be in the 2,400 to 3,500 square foot range with the land approximately 10 times that size. The total cost should not exceed $350,000 to $850,000.

LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS $175,000-$280,000 As Negotiated Prior to Opening Contractor
Leasehold Improvements - All leasehold improvements are solely your responsibility.

INITIAL INVENTORY $11,000-$18,000 As Incurred Prior to Opening Suppliers

ADDITIONAL FUNDS
(3 MONTHS)
$50,000-$120,000 As Incurred As Incurred Employees, Suppliers & Utilities
Additional Funds - This includes approximately $17,000 to train 3 new managers for each restaurant, approximately $4,750 to cover food costs and labor prior to opening, approximately $7,000 for architectural fees for a leasehold space plus $10,000 for a grand opening package. It also includes $10,000 to $15,000 in initial start-up working capital funds prior to opening. These figures include an allocation for a $30,000 operating loss during the first three months of operation.

TOTAL $584,000 - $1,292,000 (With Purchase of Real Estate)
$409,000 - $722,000 (Without Purchase of Real Estate)
Totals - The investment ranges are rather general and dependent on a number of factors such as the geographical area, the local economy, the competition, the type of facility being utilized and the sources for equipment along with other items.

FINANCING
Financing - We do not offer "direct" financing to franchisees for any items.