What will be my investment?
What will be my investment?
Three Proven Franchise Options
With three franchise models to choose from, there is a Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dog franchise for anyone looking to be their own boss.
Investing in a fast casual restaurant can be daunting. But that’s why we are with you every step of the way. Billy’s Gourmet Hotdogs strives to make this investment a practical, profitable, and efficient one by using a strategic site selection process and budgetary controls on capital expenditures to match the opportunity. In short, we want you to grow and know how to help you do it.
A full brick and mortar store requires not only passion, but proven business experience. That is why Billy’s provides the training and ongoing coaching to supplement your business experience.
If you are looking for a lower cost of entry to a Billy’s Franchise, we offer food trucks, hot dog carts, and kiosks with a substantially lower capital requirement. Below you will see the related cost to each option helping you to determine which one will meet your personal needs.
Each option includes the usual franchise fee – in exchange for that fee you’re getting an experienced partner committed to your success.
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YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
TYPE OF EXPENDITURE |
AMOUNT |
METHODOFPAYMENT |
WHEN DUE |
TO WHOMPAYMENT IS TO BE MADE |
Initial Fee (Note A) |
$30,000 – $30,000 |
Lump Sum |
Upon signing of the Franchise Agreement. No sooner than 7 days after we approve application. If we provide financing you will make payments as detailed in Addendum I. |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC |
Transportation, Lodging and Meals While Attending Initial Training |
$600 – $1,200 |
As Incurred |
Before, During & After Training |
Vendors, Airlines, Hotels, Car Rental Companies, etc. |
Real EstateRental & Utilities  3 months |
$14,400 – $20,700 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Vendors |
Leasehold Improvements (Note B) |
$50,000 – $140,000 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Landlord, Lender or Contractor(s) and Vendors |
Equipment Used In Business (Note C) |
$50,000 – $80,000 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC & Vendors |
Furniture, Office Equipment & Software (Note D) |
$10,000 – $20,000 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Vendors, Leasing Companies or Lender |
Signs |
$5,000 – $12,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC, Vendors, Leasing Companies or Lender |
Licenses & Permits |
$750Â Â – $1,500 |
City, County, State |
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Grand Opening (Note E) |
$2,500 – $3,500 |
As Incurred within first90 days |
As Incurredwithin first 90days |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC & Vendors |
Advertising 3 months (Note F) |
$1,200 – $1,600 |
As Arranged, See Item 6. |
As Arranged; See Item 6. |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC, AdvertisingMedia Vendors |
Insurance 3 months (Note G) |
$1,200 – $2,400 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Insurance Companies |
 Professional Fees (Note H) |
$300 – $600 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Attorney & Accountant |
Opening Inventory of Supplies |
$8,000 – $14,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC and Vendors |
Additional Funds – First 3 months after opening (Note I) |
$14,000 – $20,000 |
First 3Months After Opening |
As Incurred |
Employees, Vendors, Utilities, Taxing Agencies, Etc. |
Miscellaneous Opening Costs (Note J) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Vendors, Suppliers, Utilities, Tradesmen, Deposits etc. |
Total |
$188,950 – $349,500 |
TYPE OF EXPENDITURE |
AMOUNT |
METHOD OF PAYMENT |
WHEN DUE |
TO WHOMPAYMENT IS TO BE MADE |
Initial Fee (Note A) |
$15,000 – $15,000 |
Lump Sum |
Upon signing of the Franchise Agreement. No sooner than 7 days after we approve application. If we provide financing you will make payments as detailed in Addendum I. |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC |
Transportation, Lodging and Meals While Attending Initial Training |
$450 – $900 |
As Incurred |
Before, During & After Training |
Vendors, Airlines, Hotels, Car Rental Companies, etc. |
Real Estate Rental & Utilities  3 months |
$200 – $400 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Vendors |
Equipment Used In Business (Note C) |
$2,000 – $4,000 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC & Vendors |
Furniture, Office Equipment & Software (Note D) |
$1,000 – $1,500 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Vendors, Leasing Companies or Lender |
Signs |
$200 – $400 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC, Vendors, Leasing Companies or Lender |
Vehicle |
$75,000 – $100,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC |
Licenses & Permits |
$400Â Â – $800 |
As Arranged |
As Incurred |
City, County, State |
Grand Opening (Note E) |
$500 – $1,000 |
As Incurred within first 90 days |
As Incurred within first 90 days |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC & Vendors |
Advertising 3 months (Note F) |
$800 – $1,000 |
As Arranged, See Item 6. |
As Arranged; See Item 6. |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC, AdvertisingMedia Vendors |
Insurance 3 months (Note G) |
$600 – $1,200 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Insurance Companies |
 Professional Fees (Note H) |
$150 – $300 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Attorney & Accountant |
Opening Inventory of Supplies |
$600 – $1,200 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC and Vendors |
Additional Funds – First 3 months after opening (Note I) |
$1,000 – $4,000 |
First 3 Months After Opening |
As Incurred |
Employees, Vendors, Utilities, Taxing Agencies, Etc. |
MiscellaneousOpening Costs (Note J) |
$500 – $1,000 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Vendors, Suppliers, Utilities, Tradesmen, Deposits etc. |
Total |
$98,400 – $132,700 |
TYPE OF EXPENDITURE |
AMOUNT |
METHOD OF PAYMENT |
WHEN DUE |
TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE |
Initial Fee (Note A) |
$5,000 – $5,000 |
Lump Sum |
Upon signing of the Franchise Agreement. No sooner than 7 days after we approve application. If we provide financing, you will make payments as detailed in Addendum I. |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC |
Transportation, Lodging and Meals While Attending Initial Training |
$0 – $450 |
As Incurred |
Before, During & After Training |
Vendors, Airlines, Hotels, Car Rental Companies, etc. |
Real Estate Rental & Utilities  3 months |
$0 – $200 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Vendors |
Equipment Used In Business (Note C) |
$500 – $1,200 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC & Vendors |
Furniture, Office Equipment & Software (Note D) |
$400 – $800 |
As Incurred |
As Arranged |
Vendors, Leasing Companies or Lender |
Signs |
$100 – $200 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC, Vendors, Leasing Companies or Lender |
Vehicle |
$6,500 – $7,500 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC |
Licenses & Permits |
$400Â Â – $600 |
As Arranged |
As Incurred |
City, County, State |
Grand Opening (Note E) |
$200 – $400 |
As Incurred within first 90 days |
As Incurred within first 90 days |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC & Vendors |
Advertising 3 months (Note F) |
$400 – $600 |
As Arranged, See Item 6. |
As Arranged; See Item 6. |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC, Advertising Media Vendors |
Insurance 3 months (Note G) |
$150 – $225 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Insurance Companies |
 Professional Fees (Note H) |
$150 – $300 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Attorney & Accountant |
Opening Inventory of Supplies |
$400 – $600 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs Franchising, LLC and Vendors |
Additional Funds – First 3 months after opening (Note I) |
$400 – $600 |
First 3 Months After Opening |
As Incurred |
Employees, Vendors, Utilities, Taxing Agencies, Etc. |
Miscellaneous Opening Costs (Note J) |
$250 – $500 |
As Incurred |
As Incurred |
Vendors, Suppliers, Utilities, Tradesmen, Deposits etc. |
Total |
$14,450– $20,575 |