Palm Beach Sandals franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Palm Beach Sandals franchise fee is $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $118,500 to $179,500, with about $25,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Palm Beach Sandals FDD.
What are the Palm Beach Sandals franchise fees and investment?
The Palm Beach Sandals franchise requires a franchise fee of $35,000 and a total initial investment of $118,500 to $179,500. 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) | $118,500 to $179,500 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $25,000 |
| US locations | 2 |
| Industry | Retail |
| Headquarters | West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Franchising since | 2019 |
How does the Palm Beach Sandals investment compare with other retail franchises?
Palm Beach Sandals's minimum investment of $118,500 is at or below the median minimum investment of $159,700 across the 223 retail franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 142 of the other 222 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $35,000 compares with an industry median of $30,000.
By minimum investment, Palm Beach Sandals belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Palm Beach Sandals FDD?
Verify six parts of the Palm Beach Sandals 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 Palm Beach Sandals 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 Palm Beach Sandals?
These retail franchises have the closest minimum investment to Palm Beach Sandals:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions | $25,000 to $40,000 | $118,350 to $369,555 |
| Vapor Shark | $25,000 | $118,775 to $200,000 |
| Wild Bird Centers | $12,500 to $25,000 | $120,250 to $195,350 |
| Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs | $20,000 | $114,700 to $362,500 |
| Palm Beach Vapors | $25,000 | $122,350 to $133,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Palm Beach Sandals franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Palm Beach Sandals franchise ranges from $118,500 to $179,500, 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 Palm Beach Sandals franchise?
Palm Beach Sandals lists a minimum of about $25,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Palm Beach Sandals locations are there?
Palm Beach Sandals reported 2 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 Palm Beach Sandals been franchising?
Palm Beach Sandals started offering franchises in 2019 after the company was founded in 2015.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Palm Beach Sandals and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Palm Beach Sandals. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.