The Investment
The initial investment to open one location can vary depending on your location characteristics. The table below represents the range of investment required to open one Abbott’s as disclosed in our Item 7 of our current Franchise Disclosure Document.
Description |
Minimum Investment |
Maximum Investment |
When this is paid |
Franchise Fee |
$37,000 |
$37,000 |
Upon signing of franchise agreement |
Operational Equipment |
$207,000 |
$262,000 |
Upon signing of franchise agreement |
Exterior Signs |
$6,500 |
$25,000 |
When ordered |
Architectural Work |
$25,000 |
$55,000 |
When invoiced |
Real Estate and Improvements |
$114,400 |
$1,300,000 |
When invoiced |
Opening Inventory |
$14,000 |
$23,000 |
When invoiced |
Initial Advertising |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
As incurred |
Travel expenses for training |
$1,200 |
$3,000 |
As incurred |
Utilities |
$2,000 |
$6,500 |
As incurred |
Office Supplies |
$500 |
$500 |
As incurred |
Insurance |
$2,000 |
$6,000 |
When invoiced |
Working capital |
$25,000 |
$50,000 |
As needed |
Total |
$439,600 |
$1,778,000 |
As needed |
There are many financing options available from third parties who we can introduce you to at the appropriate time. Abbott’s is also part of the Small Business Association (“SBA”) registry which allows our franchisees to fast track their SBA loan applications through the qualification process.
