Restaurant Opening Cost Estimator

The average restaurant costs $275,000–$425,000 to open. This estimator helps you build an itemized budget across build-out, equipment, licenses, pre-opening, and working capital so you can plan your financing accurately.

Real Estate & Build-Out

Security Deposit ($)

Build-Out / Renovation ($)

Furniture, Fixtures, Décor ($)

Signage ($)

Equipment

Commercial Kitchen Equipment ($)

POS System ($)

Bar Equipment ($)

Technology / Security ($)

Licenses & Legal

Liquor License ($)

Business & Health Permits ($)

Legal & Accounting Fees ($)

Pre-Opening

Initial Food & Beverage Inventory ($)

Staff Training ($)

Marketing / Grand Opening ($)

Working Capital (3–6 months) ($)

Estimated Total Investment