What is the Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc. franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc. is $25K, as disclosed in Item 5 of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What are the ongoing royalty fees for Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc.?

Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc. charges a royalty of an undisclosed rate, as disclosed in Item 6 of the 2025 FDD.

What is the Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc. renewal fee?

The renewal fee for Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc. is $13K, paid at the end of each 10-year agreement term, as disclosed in Item 10 of the FDD.

Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc.

Food & Beverage 2025 FDD

Franchise Fee Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee (Item 5)

FDD Item 5

Franchise Fee

$25K

Paid at signing, before opening

Industry Average

$38K

Food & Beverage sector avg (351 franchises)

Fee Percentile

13th

Below-average fee vs. peers

Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc.'s franchise fee is below the Food & Beverage industry average of $38K.

Ongoing Royalty & Advertising Fees (Item 6)

FDD Item 6

Royalty Rate

Not disclosed

Ad Fund / Marketing Fee

Not disclosed

Renewal Fee (Item 10)

FDD Item 10

Renewal Fee

$13K

Paid at end of each 10-year agreement term

Agreement Term

10 years

Initial franchise agreement length

Transfer Fee (Item 17)

FDD Item 17

Transfer Fee

$5K

Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner

A transfer fee of $5K applies when you sell your Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc. franchise. Factor this into your exit strategy and overall investment analysis.

Fee Summary

Fee Type	FDD Item	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	Item 5	$25K
Royalty Rate	Item 6	Not disclosed
Advertising Fund	Item 6	Not disclosed
Renewal Fee	Item 10	$13K
Transfer Fee	Item 17	$5K

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The fees above are just one component of the full investment picture. See the Steak n Shake Enterprises, Inc. Financials page for the complete Item 7 investment range, financial requirements, and Item 19 earnings data.

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Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.