About Swig Franchise
You will typically compete with other established businesses operating soda, specialty drinks, and/or sweet shops.
There are many of these competitors from large national chains to small independent operators.
You may also encounter competition from other Swig® locations operated by us or other franchisees outside your territory.
Swig Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $39,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales Payable Gross Sales include all revenue from monthly of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $608,400 – $1,718,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $608K–$1.7M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Sales Payable Gross Sales include all revenue from monthly) and marketing fee (3% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $39,500 | $39,500 |
| Initial training | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Fees for additional trainees (Optional) | $0 | $5,000 |
| Real estate improvements | $335,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Site development fee (Optional) | $0 | $35,000 |
| Rent (3 months of rent, plus a security deposit) | $6,400 | $33,000 |
| Equipment, furniture, fixtures, décor, and supplies | $100,000 | $210,000 |
| Uniforms and Tumblers | $4,000 | $7,000 |
| POS system, computer hardware, and software | $12,000 | $18,500 |
| Signs | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Miscellaneous opening costs | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Opening inventory | $8,500 | $15,000 |
| Grand opening assistance fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Grand opening marketing | $30,000 | $35,000 |
| Additional funds | $30,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology Fee | $400 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Swig Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Swig Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Swig System Growth
Swig currently operates 0 franchised locations and 59 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Swig Franchise — FAQ
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