Below is what my budgeted startup costs were. The only difference was that instead of leasing, I decided to build my own store, which added $125,000 to the cost. I left the leasing figures in place. By the time the doors opened, my reserve shrank to 19,000.
Building
Lease(first 6 months) 18,000.00
Remodeling........... 5,000.00
Electrical & Plumbing 3,000.00
Equipment
Pit Smokers........ 13,000.00
Walk-in Cooler...... 4,000.00
Freezer............. 2,000.00
Fryer............... 800.00
Grill............... 2,000.00
Range/Oven.......... 1,200.00
Sandwich prep station 800.00
Tables and chairs... 1,000.00
Hot holding.......... 500.00
Cookware & prep tools.. 500.00
Storage containers.... 500.00
Hood system........ 7,200.00
Startup Inventory
Food........................................ 4,000.00
Prep ingredients (spices, oils, sauces, etc.)... 800.00
Disposables (dishes, napkins, utensils)...... 1,000.00
Janitorial supplies..............................500.00
Licenses & Fees
Food establishment permit...... 2500.00
Business license ............. 450.00
State Licenses and Fees ..... 300.00
Fire Certificate............. 300.00
Business Costs
Consultants ...... 2,500.00
Insurance....... 500.00
Stationary, Supplies 600.00
Marketing
Print Advertising... 5000.00
Radio.............. 1,000.00
Flyers............. 600.00
Signs............. 2,000.00
Utilities
P.U.D. (electric)...2000.00
Telephone........... 400.00
Cash On Hand
Start-up reserve.. 25,000.00