
build a stronger financial future
Mama's Meatball Franchises’ mission is to make healthy eating accessible, exciting, simple, and easy to enjoy.
The low cost of entry into the restaurant industry is a big reason Mama's Meatball isn’t just one of the best Italian restaurant franchises for sale — it’s one of the best restaurant franchise business opportunities available, period.
how much does it cost?
Initial Estimated Investment:
$311,500
Franchising Fee:
$35,000
Royalty Fee:
5%
Local Marketing Fee:
1%
Required Net Worth:
$500,000
Required Liquid Capital:
$200,000
financial breakdown
Low Estimate
(Takeout & Delivery Model)
High Estimate
(Self-Serve Dine-In Model)
*1- Initial Franchise Fee
*2- Travel & Living Expenses While Training
*3 - Real Property Rent and Security Deposits
*4- Leasehold Improvements
*5- Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor
*6- Initial Inventory
*7-Signage
*8- Grand Opening Advertising
*9- Licenses, Permits, and Certifications
*10- Insurance
*11- Kitchen Equipment
*12- TV, cameras & other supplies
*13- Professional Fees
*14- Additional Funds - 3 Months
*15- Total Estimated Initial Investment
35,000
2,500
6,000
100,000
25,000
16,000
7,250
10,000
750
1,000
60,000
8,000
10,000
30,000
311,500
35,000
8,400
14,000
150,000
30,000
18,000
7,500
20,000
1,500
3,000
80,000
15,000
10,000
75,000
467,400
1- The initial franchise fee in the table above is for a single territory. All fees payable to us in the above table are non-refundable. Whether fees paid to third parties are refundable would depend on their policies.
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2- We will train you (or your managing owner) and two of your manager-level employees. Additional persons attending training concurrently may attend initial training if you pay our then current training charge for each additional person. You must also pay for all travel and living expenses that you and your employees incur while they train.
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3- We anticipate that you will rent the business's premises. Real estate costs depend on location, size, visibility, economic conditions, accessibility, and competitive market conditions. Because of the numerous variable that affect the value of a particular piece of real estate, this estimated initial investment table does not reflect the potential cost of purchasing real estate.
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4- The cost of leasehold improvements depends upon the condition and size of the leasehold, the local cost of contract work, and the location of the franchise. This amount will vary based on the condition of the existing leasehold and amount of additional work needed. Tenant improvement allowances, if any, paid to you may defray a portion of build-out costs.
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5- This amount is for the furniture, fixtures, and decor needed to begin operations.
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6- The initial inventory is to cover the initial inventory that you will need to operate your outlet.
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7- The cost of signs may vary depending on the type, size, and location of the signs, and may also be affected by municipal restrictions.
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8- You must spend these sums to promote the opening of your business pursuant to our specifications.
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9- Estimated costs of obtaining required licenses and permits to operate your business. Some costs may vary depending on the location of the franchised business.
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10- You must purchase insurance per our specifications. Your costs will vary.
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11- Hood, Exhaust fan, suppression system, pizza oven, convention oven, stove, salamander, fryer, grill, sandwich prep tables, pizza prep tables, dishwasher, heater unit, prep sink and 3-compartment sink, walking refrigerator, freezers.
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12- You must purchase computer hardware and software pursuant to our specifications, as well as other equipment to operate the business, and a TV and security cameras.
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13- You will incur professional fees to set up your entity, assist with this franchise purchase, and the start of your franchised business.
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14- We relied on our affiliate experience in the format of the franchise business to compile these estimates. This estimate is for your miscellaneous expenses and working capital.
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15- We do not offer financing directly or indirectly for any part of the initial investment.








invest in your dream franchise...
for a healthy price!
If the cost of investing in a restaurant is holding you back from your dream of owning a health-focused Italian restaurant, it’s time to take a look at Mama's Meatball. Our simple franchise model and small footprint eliminates the need for most of the complex equipment that can drive up the price tag on your total financial investment, leaving you with a restaurant that’s as easy to operate as it is to afford!
Mama's
Meatball
Average
Restaurant
1,400 sq. ft.
3,500 sq. ft.
5-8
50
$311,500
$500,000 - $2,000,000
Average
Investment
Number of
Employees
Size
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