How Much Does it Cost to Start a Restaurant?

There are many factors that detemine what it will cost to open a restaurant. A typical start-up cost list, including financing, is important to consider. Here is a basic outline:

Projected Startup Costs

Initial Lease Payments and Deposits
Working Capital
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E)
Leasehold Improvements
License, Phone & Tax Deposits
Inventory
Grand Opening Marketing Expense
Legal Expense
Other Micellaneous Costs

Financing
Equity Contributions (Owners investment)
Banks and Lenders (Bank loans and other debt financing)