Nick the Greek franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Nick the Greek franchise fee is $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $414,750 to $597,000, with about $90,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Nick the Greek FDD.
What are the Nick the Greek franchise fees and investment?
The Nick the Greek franchise requires a franchise fee of $35,000 and a total initial investment of $414,750 to $597,000. 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) | $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $414,750 to $597,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $90,000 |
| US locations | 68 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Franchising since | 2018 |
How does the Nick the Greek investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Nick the Greek's minimum investment of $414,750 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 428 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $35,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Nick the Greek belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Nick the Greek FDD?
Verify six parts of the Nick the Greek 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 Nick the Greek 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 Nick the Greek?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Nick the Greek:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Hoots Wings Restaurant | $27,000 to $30,000 | $414,500 to $1,132,000 |
| Sauce On The Side | $35,000 | $414,000 to $704,500 |
| UFood Grill | $35,000 | $415,500 to $598,500 |
| Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe | $35,000 | $416,300 to $1,043,500 |
| Burger 21 | $27,000 to $40,000 | $413,141 to $1,055,496 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nick the Greek franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Nick the Greek franchise ranges from $414,750 to $597,000, including a franchise fee of $35,000, 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 Nick the Greek franchise?
Nick the Greek lists a minimum of about $90,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Nick the Greek locations are there?
Nick the Greek reported 68 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 Nick the Greek been franchising?
Nick the Greek started offering franchises in 2018 after the company was founded in 2018.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Nick the Greek and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nick the Greek. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.