Stacked Pickle franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Stacked Pickle franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $425,550 to $939,850, with about $110,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Stacked Pickle FDD.
What are the Stacked Pickle franchise fees and investment?
The Stacked Pickle franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $425,550 to $939,850. 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) | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $425,550 to $939,850 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $110,000 |
| US locations | 9 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Sports Bar) |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Franchising since | 2017 |
How does the Stacked Pickle investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Stacked Pickle's minimum investment of $425,550 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 416 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $40,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Stacked Pickle belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Stacked Pickle FDD?
Verify six parts of the Stacked Pickle 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 Stacked Pickle 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 Stacked Pickle?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Stacked Pickle:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Shop | $35,000 | $426,946 to $767,369 |
| Riverside Pizzeria | $50,000 | $428,000 |
| Bake Cheese Tart | $40,000 | $423,000 to $619,500 |
| Izakaya Sea-Sun | $100,000 | $428,160 to $597,560 |
| Baja Fresh | $12,000 to $30,000 | $428,560 to $1,012,290 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Stacked Pickle franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Stacked Pickle franchise ranges from $425,550 to $939,850, including a franchise fee of $40,000, 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 Stacked Pickle franchise?
Stacked Pickle lists a minimum of about $110,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Stacked Pickle locations are there?
Stacked Pickle reported 9 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 Stacked Pickle been franchising?
Stacked Pickle started offering franchises in 2017 after the company was founded in 2017.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Stacked Pickle and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stacked Pickle. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.