Development Information

Operating a successful franchise requires talent, dedication and a sincere commitment to the Zamba® brand name. Our goal as a company is and always has been to partner with the best people in each market - people with a proven track record in business. Because franchisees are so important to our success, we are looking to expand our relationship with qualified individuals who possess the right mix of expertise and enthusiasm. Our ideal candidates possess each of the following characteristics:

  • Solid business experience
  • Proven expertise in owning or operating restaurants
  • Previous franchise experience advantageous
  • Net worth of $500,000 ($250,000 liquid) per restaurant

Franchise Fees

  • Development Fee: $10,000 per restaurant
  • Franchise Fee: $30,000 per restaurant
  • Royalty Fee: 6% of Gross Sales (as defined by us)
  • Ad Fund: 3% of gross sales
  • Term: 10 years

Project Costs

  • Leasehold Improvements : $100,000 to $175,000
  • Lease Payments - 3 Months: $9,000 to $18,000
  • Security Deposits: $7,500 to $10,000
  • Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures: $100,000 - $150,000
  • Signage: $5,000 to $10,000
  • Initial Inventory: $7,500 to $10,000
  • Blue Prints and Plans: $10,000 to $15,000
  • Point of Sale System: $12,500 to $20,000
  • Additional Funds: $30,000 to $40,000
  • Miscellaneous: $14,750 to $27,000
  • Real Estate: Real estate costs vary according to restaurant & lot size.
  • Recommended minimum size of lot is 1,500 to 2,500 s/f

These fees do not include all costs associated with franchising with Zamba. Zamba is providing these figures to assist you in analyzing your proposed restaurant construction. Site acquisition, site preparation and off-site utility costs are not included. We cannot estimate your actual investment for improvements. The costs of construction vary considerably depending upon the location and conditions affecting the local market of your restaurant. The above ranges represent our best estimates of construction costs for a 48-seat Zamba restaurant.



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