Vicious Biscuit franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Vicious Biscuit franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $122,785 to $174,285, 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 Vicious Biscuit FDD.
What are the Vicious Biscuit franchise fees and investment?
The Vicious Biscuit franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $122,785 to $174,285. 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) | $122,785 to $174,285 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $25,000 |
| US locations | 9 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Franchising since | 2022 |
How does the Vicious Biscuit investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Vicious Biscuit's minimum investment of $122,785 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1030 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, Vicious Biscuit belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Vicious Biscuit FDD?
Verify six parts of the Vicious Biscuit 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 Vicious Biscuit 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 Vicious Biscuit?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Vicious Biscuit:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Bareburger | $10,000 to $50,000 | $123,000 to $1,550,500 |
| Fish-O-Licious | $30,000 | $122,500 to $199,500 |
| Fresh Healthy Vending | $12,500 | $122,450 to $205,800 |
| Deli Delicious | $30,000 | $122,300 to $474,350 |
| Dogs & Cream | $40,000 | $122,300 to $311,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vicious Biscuit franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Vicious Biscuit franchise ranges from $122,785 to $174,285, 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 Vicious Biscuit franchise?
Vicious Biscuit 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 Vicious Biscuit locations are there?
Vicious Biscuit 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 Vicious Biscuit been franchising?
Vicious Biscuit started offering franchises in 2022 after the company was founded in 2021.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Vicious Biscuit and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vicious Biscuit. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.