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 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 |
$86,801 |
$100,472 |
Upon signing of franchise agreement |
Support Equipment |
$4,619 |
$25,291 |
Upon signing of franchise agreement |
Exterior Signage |
$5,000 |
$25,000 |
When ordered |
Architectural / Engineering Design fees |
$13,000 |
$22,000 |
Upon completion of design work |
Real estate improvements |
$80,000 |
$215,000 |
As incurred |
Opening Inventory |
$8,000 |
$10,000 |
As incurred |
Initial Advertising |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
As incurred |
Travel expenses for training |
$1,200 |
$3,000 |
As incurred |
Utilities |
$2,000 |
$5,000 |
As incurred |
Office Supplies |
$500 |
$500 |
As incurred |
Computer Hardware and Software |
$12,000 |
$14,000 |
As incurred |
Insurance Premiums |
$4,000 |
$6,000 |
As incurred |
Three months working capital |
$25,000 |
$50,000 |
As incurred |
Total |
$284,120 |
$414,263 |
Value |
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.
