Vito & Nick's franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Vito & Nick's franchise fee is $27,600 and the total initial investment ranges from $515,100 to $800,600, with about $115,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Vito & Nick's FDD.
What are the Vito & Nick's franchise fees and investment?
The Vito & Nick's franchise requires a franchise fee of $27,600 and a total initial investment of $515,100 to $800,600. 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) | $27,600 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $515,100 to $800,600 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $115,000 |
| US locations | 1 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Italian Fast Food) |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Franchising since | 2019 |
How does the Vito & Nick's investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Vito & Nick's's minimum investment of $515,100 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 316 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $27,600 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Vito & Nick's belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the Vito & Nick's FDD?
Verify six parts of the Vito & Nick'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 Vito & Nick'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 Vito & Nick's?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Vito & Nick's:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Meatheads | $40,000 | $515,250 to $845,500 |
| Checkers | $20,000 to $30,000 | $514,920 to $2,132,493 |
| Duck Donuts | $40,000 | $514,650 to $736,800 |
| Panda Express | $25,000 | $514,500 to $3,275,500 |
| Vitaly | $50,000 | $514,500 to $980,167 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vito & Nick's franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Vito & Nick's franchise ranges from $515,100 to $800,600, including a franchise fee of $27,600, 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 Vito & Nick's franchise?
Vito & Nick's lists a minimum of about $115,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Vito & Nick's locations are there?
Vito & Nick's reported 1 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 Vito & Nick's been franchising?
Vito & Nick's started offering franchises in 2019 after the company was founded in 2018.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Vito & Nick's and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vito & Nick's. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.