ITEMS 5–7 · FDD 2024
How much is a The Pickle Pad franchise?
Per The Pickle Pad's 2024 FDD, the initial franchise fee is $45K (Item 5) and the total initial investment runs $1.4M–$2.0M (Item 7); once open, you pay an ongoing royalty of 6.0% of gross sales (Item 6).
$45K
one-time, to buy in
6.0%
of gross sales, ongoing
$1.4M–$2.0M
franchisor's own estimate
| Cost line | The Pickle Pad | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee ITEM 5 | $45K | $45K |
| Ongoing royalty ITEM 6 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Total initial investment ITEM 7 | $1.4M–$2.0M | $1.2M–$1.8M |
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The buy-in is the smaller number. The larger one is the drag: 6.0% of every sale leaves before rent, labor, or your salary — so breakeven depends on volume you cannot know from the FDD, and this brand publishes no Item 19 earnings data to anchor it.
To open (Item 7)
$1.4M–$2.0M
all-in investment range
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
upfront, one-time
Royalty (Item 6)
6%
of sales, ongoing
Your figure — this brand discloses no Item 19 earnings; validate with current & former owners.
Royalty you'd pay / yr
$60K
6% of sales, before profit
Over a 10-yr term
$600K
royalties alone, excl. ad fund
This is not profit. It's the only money the FDD actually pins down — what you put in, and the royalty you owe on every dollar of sales. Your real take-home depends on labor, rent, food cost, and ramp-to-breakeven, none of which any FDD discloses.
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How much is a The Pickle Pad franchise?
Per The Pickle Pad's 2024 FDD, opening a franchise requires an initial franchise fee of $45K (Item 5) and a total initial investment of $1.4M–$2.0M (Item 7). Item 7 is the franchisor's own estimate — treat the low end as a floor, not a budget.
What royalty does The Pickle Pad charge?
The Pickle Pad charges an ongoing royalty of 6.0% of gross sales, per Item 6 of its 2024 FDD. The median across 15 recreation & entertainment systems tracked here is 6.0%.
Does The Pickle Pad tell you what franchisees earn?
No — The Pickle Pad's 2024 FDD makes no Item 19 earnings claim, so any revenue figure you hear comes from sales conversations, not disclosure documents. Validate with current and former franchisees.
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