How much does an Everbowl franchise cost?
The 2026 Everbowl Franchise Disclosure Document estimates $208,700 to $390,950 to open one Everbowl Store in the United States. That Item 7 range includes the $39,950 Initial Franchise Fee, site and construction costs, required store packages, opening expenses, and $6,000 to $15,000 of Additional Funds for the first three months after opening.
Estimated Initial Investment for one Everbowl Store under the 2026 Franchise Agreement. The FDD states that $158,450 to $226,200 of the total is payable to Everbowl Franchise, LLC or its affiliates; the remainder is generally paid to landlords, contractors, government agencies, and other suppliers. Source: 2026 FDD, cover and Item 7, pp. 11–15.
Capital snapshot
A qualifying honorably discharged veteran may receive a 15% reduction, stated as $5,992.50, from the Initial Franchise Fee for the first eligible single-unit Franchise Agreement. The veteran must hold at least 51% of the franchisee entity, and Franchise Agreements signed under a Multi-Unit Development Agreement are not eligible. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5, pp. 4–5.
What is included in the $208,700 to $390,950 range?
The 2026 Item 7 estimate contains 21 cost categories for one Everbowl Store. It is broader than the Initial Franchise Fee: it includes premises work, required purchases from Everbowl affiliates, third-party equipment and services, opening inventory, and the three-month Additional Funds line.
Agreement, site, and core store package
| Cost category | 2026 amount | When due | Main payee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $39,950 | When the Franchise Agreement is signed | Everbowl Franchise, LLC |
| Site Selection | $5,000–$10,000 | At signing and, if applicable, when a survey is invoiced | Everbowl Franchise, LLC |
| Architect and Engineer Fees and Related Permits | $2,500–$7,500 | As agreed | Third-party suppliers |
| Leasehold Improvements | $10,000–$75,000 | As invoiced or agreed | Contractors and suppliers |
| Store Build Kit and Installation | $75,000–$95,000 | As invoiced | WeBuild Stuff, LLC |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $10,000–$45,000 | As agreed | WeBuild Stuff, LLC |
| Operation Kits | $5,000–$7,000 | As incurred | WeBuild Stuff, LLC |
Technology, occupancy, and training preparation
| Cost category | 2026 amount | What the estimate covers | Main payee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branded Merchandise and Employee Uniforms | $1,250–$4,000 | Required opening merchandise and uniforms | Unevolve Products, LLC |
| Computer System | $3,000–$3,500 | Point-of-sale hardware, software, and designated components | Third-party supplier |
| Technology Fee | $3,000 | Nine pre-opening months plus the first three operating months | Everbowl Franchise, LLC |
| Exterior Signage | $2,000–$10,000 | Exterior signs; interior signage is in the Store Build Kit | Third-party suppliers |
| Rent — 3 Months | $6,000–$15,000 | Three months of initial rent for leased premises | Landlord |
| Travel & Living Expenses While Training | $4,000–$6,000 | Out-of-pocket costs for the first three trainees | Travel and lodging providers |
| Security Deposits | $2,000–$5,000 | Landlord, utility, and vendor deposits | Third parties |
Opening expenses and first three months
| Cost category | 2026 amount | Key scope or timing | Main payee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Fees | $1,000–$5,000 | Entity, lease, legal, or related professional work | Third-party professionals |
| Licenses and Permits | $1,000–$5,000 | Local business permits and licenses | Government agencies |
| Insurance | $1,000–$2,000 | Coverage required before construction and operation | Insurance providers |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $12,500–$15,000 | $5,000 to the franchisor; the minimum balance is spent within 90 days after opening | Franchisor and approved suppliers |
| Opening Inventory | $3,500–$5,000 | Food, paper goods, and other opening supplies | Third-party suppliers |
| On-Site Opening Assistance Fee | $15,000–$18,000 | $13,000 fee plus $2,000–$5,000 of personnel expenses | Everbowl Franchise, LLC |
| Additional Funds — 3 Months | $6,000–$15,000 | Start-up phase after the Store opens | Third parties |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment | $208,700–$390,950 | One Everbowl Store | Multiple payees |
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 11–15. The official total is preserved rather than recomputed from selected line items.
Where the widest Item 7 ranges sit
These floating ranges use the same $0 to $100,000 scale and compare six variable categories within the single-store estimate.
Interpretation: the Store Build Kit has the largest minimum, while Leasehold Improvements have the widest disclosed spread. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 11–15; amounts are official low/high ranges, not averages. See the separately labeled 2026 government registration record.
The Additional Funds note requires clarification. Item 7 says the $6,000 to $15,000 line is intended for employees, supplies, and other start-up expenses during the first three months, but the same note says the estimate does not include debt service, payroll costs, or revenues. A buyer should obtain a written explanation of what payroll assumption, if any, is embedded in the official range before treating this line as a complete working-capital budget.
When is the Everbowl franchise money paid?
The cost is paid in stages rather than as one check. The first non-refundable obligations arise when the Franchise Agreement is executed, followed by site, construction, training, opening, and early-operating payments. The federal FTC Franchise Rule generally requires delivery of the current disclosure document at least 14 calendar days before a buyer signs a binding agreement or pays the franchisor or an affiliate.
At Franchise Agreement signing
Pay the $39,950 Initial Franchise Fee, the $2,500 Site Selection Fee, and the $2,500 Real Estate Vendor Fee. These Item 5 payments are lump-sum and non-refundable.
During site approval and design
A site survey may add up to $5,000 if the franchisor elects to conduct one. Architect, engineering, permits, deposits, lease obligations, and construction payments are made as agreed or invoiced.
During buildout and procurement
Required packages are purchased from WeBuild Stuff, LLC and Unevolve Products, LLC, while the Computer System, exterior signage, and other approved items are purchased from designated third parties.
Before training and opening
Training travel is paid as incurred. Before opening, the franchisee pays the $13,000 On-Site Opening Assistance Fee plus an estimated $2,000 to $5,000 of personnel travel and incidental expenses.
At opening and through month three
Of the minimum $12,500 Grand Opening Advertising spend, $5,000 goes to the franchisor for the digital campaign and the remaining minimum is spent within 90 days after opening. Item 7 also includes three months of rent, Technology Fee payments, and Additional Funds.
Source: 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7, pp. 4–6 and 11–15; Item 11, pp. 21–28.
Which fees continue after an Everbowl Store opens?
The principal continuing charges are the Royalty Fee, Marketing Fee, local advertising obligation, and Technology Fee. Percentage charges use the FDD's defined Gross Sales basis; they should not be converted into annual dollar amounts without a buyer-specific sales figure.
| Continuing obligation | Current amount | Payment basis | Timing or change right |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 6% | Gross Sales | Weekly, currently Monday |
| Marketing Fee | 2% | Gross Sales | Weekly; may increase within the Marketing Cap |
| Local Advertising | Minimum 1% | Gross Sales each month | May increase within the Marketing Cap |
| Technology Fee | $250/month | Per Store | May rise to $500/month on notice; later increases are limited by the stated annual formula |
| Additional Branded Email Address | $50/month | Per account beyond the first | Only if requested; may change with third-party cost |
The Marketing Cap is 5% of Gross Sales for the Marketing Fee and required local advertising combined. Grand Opening Advertising does not count toward that cap. Item 11 also states that certain nontraditional locations, such as airports, may contribute to the Marketing Fund at a different rate, but the 2026 FDD does not give a separate universal rate for those locations.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 6–11; Item 11, pp. 23–24.
Which event-triggered fees can increase the total cost?
Item 6 contains material charges that do not arise in every ownership period. They become relevant when a franchisee transfers, renews, relocates, underreports Gross Sales, defaults, requests extra training, or fails to maintain required systems and insurance.
The greater of $5,000 or 5% of the purchase price, plus $5,000 for document review and preparation. A qualifying ownership shift among existing owners is $1,000.
50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee, payable before a successor franchise is granted. Item 17 also permits materially different successor terms.
$5,000 plus the franchisor's out-of-pocket expenses, payable before an approved relocation.
If the stated trigger is met, 50% of underreported Gross Sales, interest on the underpaid amount, and the franchisor's actual audit cost.
The Royalty Fee may increase to 7% of Gross Sales or, for specified sales-reporting violations, up to 10% of Gross Sales for the disclosed period.
If the franchisor obtains coverage on the franchisee's behalf, reimbursement of the actual premium plus a 15% administrative fee.
The FDD estimates optional or required Computer System updates or upgrades at up to $2,500 annually. Remodeling may be required no more than once every five years during the initial term, except in connection with a transfer; no remodel amount is disclosed.
$4,000 per trainer for the first two days, then $2,000 per trainer per day, plus travel, lodging, and incidental expenses.
15% of Gross Sales plus expenses if the franchisor operates the Store because of default or to prevent an interruption.
A formula based on the average weekly Royalty Fee for the preceding 52 weeks multiplied by the lesser of 104 weeks or the weeks remaining in the term.
Other disclosed compliance and service charges
These Item 6 amounts are smaller than the opening investment but can accumulate quickly when their trigger continues.
| Fee | Amount | Trigger or basis | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest | 18% or highest legal rate | Overdue amounts | As incurred |
| Local Advertising Default Administration | $500/month | Added when the franchisor collects the required local advertising amount | Monthly |
| Prohibited Product Fee | $500/product/day | Unauthorized goods or services offered at the Store | Each day |
| Additional or Replacement Initial Training | $2,000/person | Personnel outside the initial covered group or replacement trainees | Before training |
| Annual Franchisee Meeting Fee | $2,500/person | Item 6 lists the fee and a 10% annual increase right; Item 11 says the franchisor does not anticipate charging a fee | As invoiced; written clarification is needed |
| Product and Supplier Evaluation | $1,000/product/request | Request to evaluate an unapproved product or supplier | Upon request |
| Re-inspection | $500 + actual cost | Follow-up after identified non-compliance | As invoiced |
| Late Reporting | $100/day | Each overdue required report | Daily until received |
| Manual or Training Video Replacement | $5,000 | Additional or replacement copy requested | As invoiced |
The FDD also requires reimbursement of actual costs in specified circumstances, including enforcement and attorneys' fees, indemnification, inventory testing, curing operational deficiencies, mystery-shop programs, de-identification, and collection of vendor balances. Those amounts are not capped in Item 6.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 7–11; Item 11, pp. 26–28; Item 17, pp. 34–41.
How does multi-unit development change the upfront commitment?
A Multi-Unit Development Agreement creates a separate, non-refundable Development Fee of $99,875 to $139,825 for a commitment to develop three to five Everbowl Stores. This fee is paid when the Multi-Unit Development Agreement is signed, and the first Franchise Agreement is signed at the same time.
2026 Development Fee by store commitment
The columns compare only the Development Fee. They do not represent the capital required to build and open all committed stores.
Interpretation: each additional committed Store adds $19,975 to the Development Fee. This is a derived difference between compatible official fee points; the plotted fee amounts are official. Source: 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7, pp. 6 and 15–16.
| Development obligation | Development Fee | Credit against Initial Franchise Fees | Later Initial Franchise Fee balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Everbowl Stores | $99,875 | $39,950 for each of the first two agreements; $19,975 for the third | $19,975 when the third agreement is signed |
| 4 Everbowl Stores | $119,850 | $39,950 for each of the first two; $19,975 for each of the third and fourth | $19,975 for each of the third and fourth agreements |
| 5 Everbowl Stores | $139,825 | $39,950 for each of the first two; $19,975 for each of the third through fifth | $19,975 for each of the third through fifth agreements |
The Development Fee is not a multi-store opening budget. The first Franchise Agreement is executed concurrently, and the franchisee separately incurs the single-store Item 7 investment for that first Everbowl Store. Each later Store also requires its own Franchise Agreement and development spending under the then-current contract.
Does Everbowl disclose liquid capital, net worth, or financing?
No numeric Liquid Capital, Net Worth, or Non-Borrowed Funds minimum is disclosed in the 2026 FDD or on the official U.S. franchise page checked July 18, 2026. The official page refers generally to good credit and the required amount of capital, but it does not state a dollar threshold. That means the $208,700 to $390,950 Item 7 range should not be relabeled as a cash-on-hand requirement.
- Total Initial Investment
- The 2026 Item 7 estimate for opening one Everbowl Store: $208,700 to $390,950.
- Liquid Capital
- No numeric minimum is stated in the reviewed official sources.
- Net Worth
- No numeric franchisee requirement is stated in the reviewed official sources.
- Franchisor Financing
- Item 10 says Everbowl Franchise, LLC does not directly or indirectly offer financing and does not guarantee notes, leases, or other obligations.
- Personal Guarantee
- Item 15 says the franchisor may require the franchisee, its owners, and each owner's spouse to personally guarantee and assume Franchise Agreement obligations.
The official Everbowl franchise information should be used for current application language, while the 2026 FDD controls the disclosed fee and investment contract. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 10, p. 20; Item 15, p. 33.
Which costs remain site-specific or unresolved?
The single Item 7 range does not eliminate local uncertainty. The 2026 FDD describes Everbowl Stores from an approximately 400-square-foot kiosk model to traditional stores generally between 700 and 1,100 square feet, but it does not publish separate total-investment ranges for kiosk, traditional, or nontraditional locations.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 13–15; Item 8, pp. 16–18; Item 11, pp. 21–28.
What capital figure should a prospective franchisee carry forward?
Use $208,700 to $390,950 as the verified 2026 Estimated Initial Investment for one Everbowl Store, not as a disclosed Liquid Capital threshold. The largest disclosed cost drivers are the Store Build Kit, Leasehold Improvements, and Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment. A buyer also needs to account for the 6% Royalty Fee, current 2% Marketing Fee, minimum 1% local advertising obligation, $250 monthly Technology Fee, and event-triggered charges.
For a three- to five-store commitment, add the separate $99,875 to $139,825 Development Fee structure without treating it as the cost to build all stores. The most important unresolved capital question is whether the proposed site and operating plan can be funded after adjusting the Item 7 assumptions for local construction, lease charges, excluded municipal fees, payroll, debt service, and future system requirements.