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MONTHLY OVERHEAD COSTS*

(Example at $20,000 in Revenue)

*Costs vary based on your individual market

CONTROLLABLE COST

Charitable Contributions Expense
$900
Event Fees
$600
Truck Food Supplies/Shipping
$800
Contract labor
$400
Repairs & maintenance (New Truck)
$400
Utilities
$150
Rent & Lease
$400
Fuel
$900
Parking & tolls
$80
Office supplies
$200
Uniforms
$50
Software & apps - Trucks
$50
Meals
$60
Dues & subscriptions
$100

LABOR & TAXES

(If Needed)
10-15% of Revenue

NON-CONTROLLABLE COST

Credit Card Fees
$360
Local Advertising
$1,000
GL Insurance
$100
Auto Insurance
$400-$800
General Liability
$100
Continuing education
$10
Business Licenses
$30
Office/General Administrative Expenses
$20
Bank Charges & Fees
$10
7% Royalty Fee
$1,400
2% Marketing Fee
$400

OFFICE EXPENSES

Accounting fees
$200
Legal Fees
$50
Software - Office
$160
Taxes & Licenses
$200
Taxes
$150
Truck Loan P&I (For Cash Flow Purposes)
$3,000-$4,000

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS & FAQ

FRANCHISE FEE $35,000

Royalty Fee %7

MARKETING FEE 2%

TOTAL CASH INVESTMENT (ITEM 7)
$75,750-99,750 + TRUCK LOAN

TIMEFRAME (SIGN UP TO OPEN) 3-6 MONTHS

DO YOU ASSIST WITH FINANCING?

SBA funding is available (Carousel's is an approved SBA Franchisor). Funding is also available for the entire Food Truck buildout through our 3rd party finance partner.

HOW DOES CAROUSEL'S SUPPORT ME AS A FRANCHISEE?

What's Ours, Is Yours! Operations Manual(s), Carousel's Sales Playbook, Business Development, Brand Development, Marketing Plan & Resources, Advertising & Promotions, Protected Territory, Training & Support, Carousel's Monthly Facebook Group, Research & Development, Vendor Partnerships & Strategic Partnerships. For more details, please view our “What You Get” page.

HOW LARGE IS MY TERRITORY?

This will depend on whether you have a Single Unit or a Development Agreement. Territories are divided up by zip codes. You will acquire a territory of zip codes that equal between 100,000 - 150,000 people in population per unit.

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