Zero Degrees franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Zero Degrees franchise fee is $45,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $411,500 to $582,500, with about $90,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Zero Degrees FDD.
What are the Zero Degrees franchise fees and investment?
The Zero Degrees franchise requires a franchise fee of $45,000 and a total initial investment of $411,500 to $582,500. 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) | $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $411,500 to $582,500 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $90,000 |
| US locations | 29 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Coffee, Tea, & Drinks) |
| Headquarters | Anaheim, California |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Franchising since | 2017 |
How does the Zero Degrees investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Zero Degrees's minimum investment of $411,500 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 435 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $45,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Zero Degrees belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Zero Degrees FDD?
Verify six parts of the Zero Degrees 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 Zero Degrees 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 Zero Degrees?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Zero Degrees:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| The Flame Broiler | $35,000 | $411,278 to $714,774 |
| Angry Crab Shack | $40,000 to $50,000 | $411,800 to $1,203,800 |
| Your Pie | $35,000 | $410,750 to $1,214,000 |
| Biggby Coffee | $20,000 | $412,972 to $1,011,500 |
| Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck | $15,000 | $413,100 to $806,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Zero Degrees franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Zero Degrees franchise ranges from $411,500 to $582,500, including a franchise fee of $45,000, 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 Zero Degrees franchise?
Zero Degrees lists a minimum of about $90,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Zero Degrees locations are there?
Zero Degrees reported 29 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 Zero Degrees been franchising?
Zero Degrees started offering franchises in 2017 after the company was founded in 2013.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Zero Degrees and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Zero Degrees. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.