Barmetrix franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Barmetrix franchise fee is $49,900 and the total initial investment ranges from $55,950 to $60,600, with about $10,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Barmetrix FDD.
What are the Barmetrix franchise fees and investment?
The Barmetrix franchise requires a franchise fee of $49,900 and a total initial investment of $55,950 to $60,600. 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) | $49,900 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $55,950 to $60,600 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $10,000 |
| US locations | 18 |
| Industry | Business Services |
| Headquarters | Kensington, Maryland |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Franchising since | 1999 |
How does the Barmetrix investment compare with other business services franchises?
Barmetrix's minimum investment of $55,950 is at or below the median minimum investment of $67,093 across the 220 business services franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 139 of the other 219 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $49,900 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
What should you verify in the Barmetrix FDD?
Verify six parts of the Barmetrix 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 Barmetrix 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 Barmetrix?
These business services franchises have the closest minimum investment to Barmetrix:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| ResourceOne | $42,500 to $77,500 | $55,400 to $108,250 |
| Valpak | $0 | $56,600 to $83,300 |
| Hite Digital | $49,950 to $99,900 | $56,650 to $120,400 |
| Trustegrity | $15,300 | $54,945 to $115,780 |
| Inside Coup | $39,000 to $90,000 | $57,317 to $124,717 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Barmetrix franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Barmetrix franchise ranges from $55,950 to $60,600, including a franchise fee of $49,900, 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 Barmetrix franchise?
Barmetrix lists a minimum of about $10,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Barmetrix locations are there?
Barmetrix reported 18 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 Barmetrix been franchising?
Barmetrix started offering franchises in 1999 after the company was founded in 1999.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Barmetrix and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Barmetrix. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.