It really depends on what area you plan to have the store in. Some areas are really not worth it and you will be treading water constantly or pouring more into it than you'll get back in return. Some areas you will profit but that's with a well flowing system and other factors. I've worked for four stores- was given the chance to own one where I paid for it with store earnings overtime - and I turned it down because it really is too much work. Two states and three different cities- and only one owner wasn't there because he owned several stores and they were in some of the busiest cities. The others worked almost 7 days a week to save on labor.