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Updated RecentlyI Heart Mac and Cheese Cost Comparisons
About I Heart Mac and Cheese
A unique franchise concept in the restaurant industry with no fryers,
grease trap systems or hood systems, I Heart Mac & Cheese requires a
low investment and can be opened in a small space, such as a mall kiosk
or food court. Shopping malls, sports venues, areas close to colleges
and universities, and high-traffic pedestrian areas are also ideal
locations. With a home office in South Florida, I Heart Mac & Cheese
offers franchise owner training, marketing support and ongoing
development opportunities to ensure each location’s success.
Specialty Food Franchise Opportunities
Below is a quick comparison of I Heart Mac and Cheese against other Specialty Food franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of I Heart Mac and Cheese with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
| Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
| 3 Potato 4 | N/A | $86,000-$110,000 | ||
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas | $75,000 | 5% | 0.8% | $1,250,000-$2,000,000 |
| Amsterdam Falafelshop | $29,500 | 5%-6% | 1% Loc. 3%Natl | $379,300-$544,900 |
| Au Bon Pain | $30,000 | 5% | 2% Marketing commitment | $2,000,000-$3,000,000 |
| Barry's Cheesesteaks | $30,000 | $223,262-$439,767 | ||
| Beef Jerky Experience | $44,900 | 6% | 2% | $215,750-$778,800 |
| Bento Sushi | $500-$25,000 | 7% | $2,500-$187,700 | |
| Black Rock Bar & Grill | $50,000 | 4% | 1% | $1,519,940-$2,957,625 |
| Cafe Fondue | $35,000 | 4% | $136,000-$307,000 | |
| Cargo & James Tea | $25,000 | 7% | $100,000-$250,000 | |
| Corn Dog Factory | $20,000 | $130,000 | ||
| Crepe Delicious | $35,000 | 6% | 3% | $170,456-$924,300 |
| Different Twist | $5,000 | $45,000-$100,000 | ||
| Doc Popcorn | $15,000-$22,500 | 6% | 1% | $119,704-$366,950 |
| Dream Dinners | $35,000 | 6% | $332,350-$610,000 | |
| Edible Arrangements | $30,000 | 5% | 5% | $189,750-$348,950 |
| Everbowl | $20,000 | $99,047-$267,250 | ||
| Fire and Rice | N/A | $76,860-$131,850 | ||
| FruitFlowers | $35,000 | 5 % of gross sales | up to 2% of gross sales | $147,000-$218,950 |
| Frutation | N/A | 5% | 2% | $119,450-$253,145 |
| German Doner Kebab | $19,290 | $257,200-$385,801 | ||
| Great Wraps | $22,500 | 5.5% | $159,500-$485,500 | |
| Halal Guys, The | N/A | $231,600-$834,000 | ||
| Hissho Sushi | $4,200 | $21,050-$88,950 | ||
| Incredibly Edible Delites | $30,000 | 4.5% | $100,000-$150,000 | |
| Kernels Popcorn | N/A | $160,000-And Up | ||
| KnowFat! | $35,000 | 5% | 1.5- 2.5% | $488,500-$647,000 |
| Mahana Fresh | $49,500 | $101,700-$498,775 | ||
| Mandler's The Original Sausage Company | $25,000 | 6% | up to 3% of gross | $200,000 |
| Marvelous Market | $25,000 | $200,000-$399,000 | ||
| Melt Gelato & Crepe Cafe | $25,000 | 6% | $260,000-$650,000 | |
| Melting Pot Restaurants | $20,000-$45,000 | 5% | 1.19-3% | $1,404,320-$1,824,210 |
| Mr. Pretzels | $20,000 | 6% | 3.5% | $50,000-$250,000 |
| Muscle Maker Grill | $35,000 | 5% | 1% | $187,500-$454,000 |
| Nature's Way Cafe | $20,000 | 4% | $103,300-$201,500 | |
| New York Butcher Shoppe, The | $35,000 | to 4% | $385,500-$500,500 | |
| New York Fries | $30,000 | $125,000-$175,000 | ||
| O'Naturals | $25,000 | 5% | $764,000-$1,000,000 | |
| Oilerie USA | $30,000-$37,500 | $141,486-$223,947 | ||
| Penn Station East Coast Subs | $25,000 | to8% | 2-3% | $383,844-$613,764 |
| Philly Pretzel Factory | $35,000 | 6% | 2% | $133,999-$351,193 |
| Philly's Own Soft Pretzel Bakery | $29,500 | 7% | $100/ month | $163,750-$243,500 |
| Pita Land | $25,000 | $212,800-$388,000 | ||
| Pita Pit | $30,000 | 5% | 1% | $321,934-$497,382 |
| Pop's | $25,000 | 3% | $577,200-$1,228,000 | |
| Potatopia | $35,000 | 6% | 1.5% - 2% | $182,725-$475,150 |
| Pretzel Time | $25,000 | 7% | 1-3% | $145,000-$254,000 |
| Pretzelmaker | $15,000-$25,000 | 7% | 1.5% | $205,200-$327,000 |
| Pretzels Plus | $10,000 | 4% | $59,000-$125,000 | |
| Repicci's Italian Ice | $25,000 | $3,600 per year | $40,350-$162,850 | |
| Roll On In | $30,000 | $98,257-$525,752 | ||
| Scandinavian Shave Ice | $30,000 | $131,400-$297,700 | ||
| Sheridan's Frozen Custard | $24,000 | $108,340-And Up | ||
| Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn | $28,000 | 6% | 1-2% | $160,500-$442,500 |
| Shuckin' Shack | $45,000 | 3.5-5.5% | 1.5% | $252,700-$841,750 |
| Simple Greek, The | $25,000 | $318,700-$651,250 | ||
| Smoke's Poutinerie | $30,000 | 6% | 2% | $350,000-$450,000 |
| SnoWizard | N/A | $2,708-$9,492 | ||
| Sofi's Crepes | $30,000 | 6% | 2% local +1%Nat'l | $106,033-$254,500 |
| Sushi Shop | $30,000-$40,000 | $175,000-$500,000 | ||
| SushiFork | N/A | $196,000-$388,000 | ||
| Taste of Philly | $30,000 | 6% | $203,500-$418,000 | |
| Toastique | $45,000 | $280,750-$482,200 |