Scout & Molly's franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Scout & Molly's franchise fee is $60,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $319,000 to $388,000, with about $65,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Scout & Molly's FDD.
What are the Scout & Molly's franchise fees and investment?
The Scout & Molly's franchise requires a franchise fee of $60,000 and a total initial investment of $319,000 to $388,000. 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) | $60,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $319,000 to $388,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $65,000 |
| US locations | 20 |
| Industry | Retail |
| Headquarters | King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Franchising since | 2014 |
How does the Scout & Molly's investment compare with other retail franchises?
Scout & Molly's's minimum investment of $319,000 is above the median minimum investment of $159,700 across the 223 retail franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 45 of the other 222 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $60,000 compares with an industry median of $30,000.
By minimum investment, Scout & Molly's belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Scout & Molly's FDD?
Verify six parts of the Scout & Molly's 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 Scout & Molly's 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 Scout & Molly's?
These retail franchises have the closest minimum investment to Scout & Molly's:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Verlo Mattress | $50,000 | $320,975 to $695,593 |
| Style Encore | $25,000 | $322,700 to $449,000 |
| Smoker's Destiny Smoke Shop | $40,000 | $322,750 to $583,750 |
| Vegas Discount Nutrition | $45,000 | $326,000 to $596,000 |
| Kid to Kid | $25,000 | $326,502 to $587,302 |
See every brand in retail franchises.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Scout & Molly's franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Scout & Molly's franchise ranges from $319,000 to $388,000, including a franchise fee of $60,000, 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 Scout & Molly's franchise?
Scout & Molly's lists a minimum of about $65,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Scout & Molly's locations are there?
Scout & Molly's reported 20 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 Scout & Molly's been franchising?
Scout & Molly's started offering franchises in 2014 after the company was founded in 2005.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Scout & Molly's and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Scout & Molly's. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.