Stickhouse franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Stickhouse franchise fee is $2,500 to $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $12,100 to $694,900, with about $35,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Stickhouse FDD.
What are the Stickhouse franchise fees and investment?
The Stickhouse franchise requires a franchise fee of $2,500 to $40,000 and a total initial investment of $12,100 to $694,900. 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) | $2,500 to $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $12,100 to $694,900 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $35,000 |
| US locations | 4 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Desserts) |
| Headquarters | Hollywood, California |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Stickhouse investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Stickhouse's minimum investment of $12,100 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1207 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $2,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Stickhouse belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Stickhouse FDD?
Verify six parts of the Stickhouse 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 Stickhouse 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 Stickhouse?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Stickhouse:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Candy Bouquet | $7,000 to $35,000 | $12,470 to $517,800 |
| Brooker's Founding Flavors Ice Cream | $45,000 | $13,500 to $210,000 |
| Chick Fil A (Franchise Program) | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Bimbo Bakeries | $8,000 to $500,000 | $14,350 to $606,700 |
| Nextbite | $2,000 | $14,500 to $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Stickhouse franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Stickhouse franchise ranges from $12,100 to $694,900, including a franchise fee of $2,500 to $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 Stickhouse franchise?
Stickhouse lists a minimum of about $35,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Stickhouse locations are there?
Stickhouse reported 4 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 Stickhouse been franchising?
Stickhouse started offering franchises in 2016 after the company was founded in 1950.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Stickhouse and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stickhouse. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.