Baby's Badass franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Baby's Badass franchise fee is $29,750 and the total initial investment ranges from $56,400 to $89,750, with about $15,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Baby's Badass FDD.
What are the Baby's Badass franchise fees and investment?
The Baby's Badass franchise requires a franchise fee of $29,750 and a total initial investment of $56,400 to $89,750. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $29,750 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $56,400 to $89,750 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $15,000 |
| US locations | 6 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Quick Service) |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Franchising since | 2012 |
How does the Baby's Badass investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Baby's Badass's minimum investment of $56,400 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1153 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $29,750 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
What should you verify in the Baby's Badass FDD?
Verify six parts of the Baby's Badass Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Baby's Badass discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Baby's Badass?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Baby's Badass:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| The Bagel Nook | $30,000 | $56,000 to $107,550 |
| Gateway Newstands | $15,000 to $150,000 | $55,875 to $501,750 |
| Limeberry Yogurt | $15,000 | $55,700 to $275,000 |
| Genji | $3,500 to $4,500 | $55,550 to $89,200 |
| The Piggy BBQ | $35,000 | $55,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Baby's Badass franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Baby's Badass franchise ranges from $56,400 to $89,750, including a franchise fee of $29,750, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Baby's Badass franchise?
Baby's Badass lists a minimum of about $15,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Baby's Badass locations are there?
Baby's Badass reported 6 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Baby's Badass been franchising?
Baby's Badass started offering franchises in 2012 after the company was founded in 2011.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Baby's Badass and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Baby's Badass. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.