About Sbarro Franchise
Sbarro is an iconic Italian restaurant franchise serving a wide variety of pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages in a contemporary Italian cafe setting.
The franchise fee ranges from $20,000 to $35,000, and the brand operates under Sbarro America, Inc.
With decades of brand recognition, Sbarro is a familiar name in food courts, airports, and high traffic locations around the world.
Sbarro Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 to $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $211,900 – $931,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $212K–$931K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5%) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| See | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| As arranged On signing the Landlord lease Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $450,000 |
| To Whom Non-Traditional Method of Type of Expenditure Traditional Location When | $50,000 | $225,000 |
| equipment POS/Computer System | $3,000 | $20,000 |
| Permits & Licenses | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| As arranged As incurred Governmental authorities Outside Signs Or | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| See | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Opening Inventory & | $16,000 | $16,000 |
| See | $7,000 | $15,000 |
| Utility Installations & | $200 | $2,000 |
| Architectural Fees | $20,000 | $35,000 |
| Lump sum or Lump sum or as Architect as arranged incurred Project Design and | $0 | $10,500 |
| Legal & Accounting | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| location will range from | $60 | $180 |
| location will range from | $150 | $400 |
| Hotel, food and local travel expenses range from about | $150 | $250 |
| See | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| As arranged On signing the Landlord lease Restaurant Purchase | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| Purchase Price Purchase Price Purchase Agreement Permits & Licenses | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| See | $1,200 | $2,500 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $3,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Sbarro Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Sbarro 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.
Sbarro System Growth
Sbarro currently operates 1 franchised locations and 369 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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