GET TO KNOW THE DOUGH
Want to know what an initial investment in your Three Dog Bakery future looks like? In total, we estimate that investment to start at approximately $280,000. We’ve broken this down below so you can get a quick snapshot.
Initial Franchise Fee
Amount: $40,000
Method of Payment: Lump Sum
When Due: Upon execution of Franchise Agreement
To Whom Payment is Made: Three Dog Bakery
Term: 10 years
Method of Payment: Lump Sum
When Due: Upon execution of Franchise Agreement
To Whom Payment is Made: Three Dog Bakery
Term: 10 years
Real Estate/Rent Deposit
Amount: $0 to $7,000
Method of Payment: Lump Sum
When Due: Typically, on signing lease
To Whom Payment is Made: Landlord
Method of Payment: Lump Sum
When Due: Typically, on signing lease
To Whom Payment is Made: Landlord
Architect Permits, Leasehold Improvements
Amount: $70,000 to $90,000
Method of Payment: As Agreed
When Due: Before opening
To Whom Payment is Made: Various contractors and suppliers
Method of Payment: As Agreed
When Due: Before opening
To Whom Payment is Made: Various contractors and suppliers
Utility and Miscellaneous Security Deposits
Amount: $2,000 to $4,000
Method of Payment: Lump Sum
When Due: Before utilities activated
To Whom Payment is Made: Utility companies, suppliers, and vendors
Method of Payment: Lump Sum
When Due: Before utilities activated
To Whom Payment is Made: Utility companies, suppliers, and vendors
Furniture, Fixtures, Lighting Fixtures, Point of Sale Equipment and Supplies
Amount: $60,000 to $80,000
Method of Payment: As agreed
When Due: Before opening
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers and vendors
Method of Payment: As agreed
When Due: Before opening
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers and vendors
Opening Inventory
Amount: $45,000 to $60,000
Method of Payment: As agreed
When Due: Typically no later than 30 days after delivery
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers and vendors, including Three Dog and its affiliates.
Method of Payment: As agreed
When Due: Typically no later than 30 days after delivery
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers and vendors, including Three Dog and its affiliates.
Insurance
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Method of Payment: Lump Sum
When Due: Typically no later than 30 days after delivery
To Whom Payment is Made: Insurance Company(ies)
Method of Payment: Lump Sum
When Due: Typically no later than 30 days after delivery
To Whom Payment is Made: Insurance Company(ies)
Signage (interior and one exterior)
Amount: $3,000 to $7,000
Method of Payment: As agreed
When Due: As incurred
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers and vendors
Method of Payment: As agreed
When Due: As incurred
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers and vendors
Travel and Living Expenses While in Training
Amount: $1,000 to $3,000
Method of Payment: As incurred
When Due: Before and during training
To Whom Payment is Made: Airlines, hotels, restaurants, car rental companies
Method of Payment: As incurred
When Due: Before and during training
To Whom Payment is Made: Airlines, hotels, restaurants, car rental companies
Additional Funds - Three Months
Amount: $50,000 to $100,000
Method of Payment: As incurred
When Due: As incurred
To Whom Payment is Made: Employees and suppliers
Method of Payment: As incurred
When Due: As incurred
To Whom Payment is Made: Employees and suppliers
Grand Opening Marketing
Amount: $2,500 to $4,000
Method of Payment: As incurred
When Due: As incurred
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers and vendors
Method of Payment: As incurred
When Due: As incurred
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers and vendors
Miscellaneous
Amount: $3,000 to $6,000
Method of Payment: As incurred
When Due: As incurred
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers, governmental agencies, and professional advisors
Method of Payment: As incurred
When Due: As incurred
To Whom Payment is Made: Approved suppliers, governmental agencies, and professional advisors
