Sweet Arleen's franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Sweet Arleen's franchise fee is $16,500 to $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $121,500 to $439,000, with about $40,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Sweet Arleen's FDD.
What are the Sweet Arleen's franchise fees and investment?
The Sweet Arleen's franchise requires a franchise fee of $16,500 to $35,000 and a total initial investment of $121,500 to $439,000. 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) | $16,500 to $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $121,500 to $439,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $40,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant |
| Headquarters | Westlake Village, California |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Franchising since | 2012 |
How does the Sweet Arleen's investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Sweet Arleen's's minimum investment of $121,500 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1040 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $16,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Sweet Arleen's belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Sweet Arleen's FDD?
Verify six parts of the Sweet Arleen'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 Sweet Arleen'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 Sweet Arleen's?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Sweet Arleen's:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Jack's | $45,000 | $121,558 to $233,680 |
| The Pretzel Twister | $25,000 | $121,700 to $338,800 |
| Peace Love and Little Donuts | $40,000 | $121,200 to $235,100 |
| Tilford's Wood Fired Pizza | $15,000 to $40,000 | $122,000 to $186,000 |
| D.P. Dough | $40,000 | $120,980 to $359,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Sweet Arleen's franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Sweet Arleen's franchise ranges from $121,500 to $439,000, including a franchise fee of $16,500 to $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 Sweet Arleen's franchise?
Sweet Arleen's lists a minimum of about $40,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Sweet Arleen's locations are there?
A current US unit count for Sweet Arleen's is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Sweet Arleen's been franchising?
Sweet Arleen's started offering franchises in 2012 after the company was founded in 2009.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Sweet Arleen's and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sweet Arleen's. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.