Franchise analysis
Biscuit Belly
Restaurants featuring biscuit sandwiches, southern breakfast fare, and other food products, beverages and related products and services authorized under the Biscuit Belly® trademark.
Category
Food & Beverage
Total initial investment
$824,000 - $1,341,500
Franchise fee
$40,000
Ongoing fees
Royalty: 5.0% • Ad fund: 1.0%
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