Source: FranopolisKitchen Wise, LLC
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing (13) — $10000 | $10,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Marketing (13) $10,000 to $20,000 As Arranged As Necessary Third Parties |
| Franchise Fee (1) — $65000 | $65,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Franchise Fee (1) $65,000 Wire Upon Signing Us |
| Additional Funds (1 4 ) — $30000 | $30,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Additional Funds (1 4 ) (6 months) $30,000 to $60,000 As Arranged As Necessary You Determine |
| TOTAL (1 5 ) — $127600 | $127,600 to $219,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 TOTAL (1 5 ) $127,600 to $219,000 |
| Professional Fees (11) — $1500 | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Professional Fees (11) $1,500 to $3,000 As Arranged As Necessary Third Parties |
| Licenses/Bonds (10) — $100 | $100 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Licenses/Bonds (10) $100 to $1,500 As Arranged Before Opening Licensing Authorities |
| Equipment & Supplies (4) — $3000 | $3,000 to $6,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Equipment & Supplies (4) $3,000 to $6,500 As Arranged Before Opening Third Parties, Approved Suppliers |
| Insurance (5) — $2000 | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Insurance (5) $2,000 to $5,000 As Arranged Before Opening Third Parties |
| Training Expenses (9) — $3000 | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Training Expenses (9) $3,000 to $5,000 As Arranged Before Opening Third Parties |
| Vehicle (2) — $1500 | $1,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Vehicle (2) $1,500 to $5,000 As Arranged Before Opening Lessor |
| Training software, hardware and materials fees, low — $500 | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 9. Training. You are not charged an additional fee for initial training, but you must pay for transportation, meals, lodging and other incidentals while attending training. The total cost will vary depending on the number of people attending, how far you travel and the type of accommodations you choose. This estimate does not include a salary for you or your employees during training. You will also be responsible for approximately $500 to $1,000 in fees for software, hardware and other materials necessary for proper completion of initial training. |
| Real Estate and/or Leasehold Improvements (3) — $0 | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Real Estate and/or Leasehold Improvements (3) $0 to $3,000 As Arranged Before Opening Third Parties or Landlord |
| Technology Fee (7) — $5000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Technology Fee (7) $5,000 As Arranged Before Opening Us |
| Grand Opening (8) — $3500 | $3,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Grand Opening (8) $3,500 to $6,000 As Arranged Before Opening Third Parties |
| Typical small office lease monthly rent, low — $500 | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 factors and the type of lease negotiated by you. Lease payments for a typical small office lease usually range from $500 to $1,500 per month depending upon the size, location and market demand for the property. The rate may be higher for a metropolitan area. Landlords typically require that one month’s rent be paid prior to taking possession and may require an amount equal to one month’s rent as a security deposit. The high estimate contained in the table above assumes that one month’s rent and a security deposit are required to be paid before opening. |
| Signage (6) — $3000 | $3,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Signage (6) $3,000 to $4,000 As Arranged Before Opening Third Parties, Approved Suppliers |
| Designated Manager Salary (12) — $0 | $0 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Designated Manager Salary (12) $0 to $30,000 As Arranged As Necessary Third Parties |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Technology Fee — $5000 | Initial Technology Fee You must pay to us an initial technology fee of $5,000 in one lump sum upon signing the Franchise Agreement. The initial technology fee partially reimburses us for our costs for developing, maintaining and improving our customized software platform, which among other things supports the virtual component of our initial training program. The Initial Technology Fee is not refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Renewal Fee — $15000 | Renewal Fee Greater of 25% of our then- current initial Franchise Fee or $15,000 Prior to expiration | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Contact Center Fee — $150 | Contact Center Fee The greater of 2% of Gross Sales or the then current weekly minimum ($50 weekly minimum during the first 12 weeks of operation, $100 weekly minimum during the second 12 weeks of operation, $150 weekly minimum during the remainder of the first year of operations and $220 weekly minimum thereafter and for the remainder of the initial term), but in all cases with a weekly maximum of $770 per week. Tuesday, Weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales, or the higher dollar amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — $65,000 | Franchise Fee The initial franchise fee ( “Franchise Fee” ) for a Kitchen Wise Franchised Business is $65,000. The Franchise Fee is payable by wire transfer and generally must be paid in one lump-sum upon execution of the Franchise Agreement. If you obtain third-party SBA financing, the terms of that financing may require that you pay a portion of the Franchise Fee (typically $15,000) upon execution of the Franchise Agreement and the remainder (typically $50,000) be paid after receiving funding. The Franchise Fee is fully earned when paid and not refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Contact Center Fee — $770 | Contact Center Fee The greater of 2% of Gross Sales or the then current weekly minimum ($50 weekly minimum during the first 12 weeks of operation, $100 weekly minimum during the second 12 weeks of operation, $150 weekly minimum during the remainder of the first year of operations and $220 weekly minimum thereafter and for the remainder of the initial term), but in all cases with a weekly maximum of $770 per week. Tuesday, Weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales, or the higher dollar amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Warranty assurance bond | Warranty Assurance $10,000 On termination or expiration To ensure that any customer warranties you issued during the term are honored, you must post a bond in an amount equal to 0.5% of your Gross Sales for the 24 months before termination or expiration or (if the amount of the bond would be less than $10,000) pay us $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Non- Compliance Fee — $2000 | Non- Compliance Fee $1,000 to $4,000 per contractual deviation or default When billed Due if you deviate from any contractual requirement, including Brand Standards. Non- Compliance Fees compensate us for administrative and management costs, not for damages due to your default. The fee is $1,000 for the first violation, $2,000 for the first repeat violation, and $4,000 for second and each subsequent repeat violation on one or more consecutive, subsequent visits to the Franchised Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Annual Convention — $2000 | Annual Convention Attendance fee varies (recently, $1,000 per attendee). Additionally, $2,000 if you do not attend, but we may modify the fees on notice to you based on our then-allocated costs. Upon demand Attendance fee varies depending on convention location. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Technology Fee — $140 | Technology Fee $120 per week during your first year of operations; $140 per week during your second year of operations; and $165 per week during your third year of operations and each year thereafter. Tuesday, weekly Services include: website development, email, customer relationship management software or other services paid directly by us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| SBA-financed initial Franchise Fee installment at signing, typical — $15,000 | Franchise Fee The initial franchise fee ( “Franchise Fee” ) for a Kitchen Wise Franchised Business is $65,000. The Franchise Fee is payable by wire transfer and generally must be paid in one lump-sum upon execution of the Franchise Agreement. If you obtain third-party SBA financing, the terms of that financing may require that you pay a portion of the Franchise Fee (typically $15,000) upon execution of the Franchise Agreement and the remainder (typically $50,000) be paid after receiving funding. The Franchise Fee is fully earned when paid and not refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Late Fees and Insufficient Funds Fees — 1.5% | Late Fees and Insufficient Funds Fees $100 per late payment, plus 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowed by law, whichever is less; $100/report/week. Upon demand Interest also applies to any amount due revealed by an audit. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| SBA-financed initial Franchise Fee remainder after funding, typical — $50,000 | Franchise Fee The initial franchise fee ( “Franchise Fee” ) for a Kitchen Wise Franchised Business is $65,000. The Franchise Fee is payable by wire transfer and generally must be paid in one lump-sum upon execution of the Franchise Agreement. If you obtain third-party SBA financing, the terms of that financing may require that you pay a portion of the Franchise Fee (typically $15,000) upon execution of the Franchise Agreement and the remainder (typically $50,000) be paid after receiving funding. The Franchise Fee is fully earned when paid and not refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Prior fiscal year initial Franchise Fees paid by new franchisees, low — $0 | Discount Offered We offer two different discount options on the Franchise Fee. The discounts may not be combined. First, we offer a 10% discount on the Franchise Fee to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans with an undeleted certified copy of your DD214 and individuals who currently serve or are retired as first responders in fire, rescue, emergency services, and policing who purchase a new Franchised Business. Second, we offer a 10% discount on the Franchise Fee if you already own and operate an existing franchise in a franchise system owned by us or one of our affiliates and you are in compliance with the terms of your franchise agreement. During our last fiscal year, the range of Franchise Fees paid by new franchisees was $0 to $65,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Royalty 6% — $150 | Royalty 6% of Gross Sales; $150 per week minimum Tuesday, weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Technology Fee — $165 | Technology Fee $120 per week during your first year of operations; $140 per week during your second year of operations; and $165 per week during your third year of operations and each year thereafter. Tuesday, weekly Services include: website development, email, customer relationship management software or other services paid directly by us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Royalty 6% — 6% | Royalty 6% of Gross Sales; $150 per week minimum Tuesday, weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Marketing Fund Contribution — 2% | Marketing Fund Contribution The greater of 2% of Gross Sales per week or $50 per week Tuesday, weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Veteran/first-responder Initial Franchise Fee discount — 10% | Discount Offered We offer two different discount options on the Franchise Fee. The discounts may not be combined. First, we offer a 10% discount on the Franchise Fee to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans with an undeleted certified copy of your DD214 and individuals who currently serve or are retired as first responders in fire, rescue, emergency services, and policing who purchase a new Franchised Business. Second, we offer a 10% discount on the Franchise Fee if you already own and operate an existing franchise in a franchise system owned by us or one of our affiliates and you are in compliance with the terms of your franchise agreement. During our last fiscal year, the range of Franchise Fees paid by new franchisees was $0 to $65,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Annual Convention — $1000 | Annual Convention Attendance fee varies (recently, $1,000 per attendee). Additionally, $2,000 if you do not attend, but we may modify the fees on notice to you based on our then-allocated costs. Upon demand Attendance fee varies depending on convention location. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Accounting and Business Advisory Services Fee — $85 | Accounting and Business Advisory Services Fee $85 per week Tuesday, weekly Ongoing Accounting and Business Advisory Services for monthly accounting and business advisory support. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Marketing Fund Contribution — $50 | Marketing Fund Contribution The greater of 2% of Gross Sales per week or $50 per week Tuesday, weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Renewal Fee — 25% | Renewal Fee Greater of 25% of our then- current initial Franchise Fee or $15,000 Prior to expiration | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Advertising Cooperative Fee — 2% | Advertising Cooperative Fee Up to $10,000 or 2% of Gross Sales per year, whichever is greater. Upon Demand Determined by members of Cooperative; if applicable, the Advertising Cooperative Fee is not in addition to other required marketing spend. Any Franchisor- owned outlet that participates in an Advertising Cooperative will have the same voting power on fees and other matters of other members based on their number of outlets, and will also contribute on the same basis as other participants. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Existing compliant affiliate franchise owner Initial Franchise Fee discount — 10% | Discount Offered We offer two different discount options on the Franchise Fee. The discounts may not be combined. First, we offer a 10% discount on the Franchise Fee to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans with an undeleted certified copy of your DD214 and individuals who currently serve or are retired as first responders in fire, rescue, emergency services, and policing who purchase a new Franchised Business. Second, we offer a 10% discount on the Franchise Fee if you already own and operate an existing franchise in a franchise system owned by us or one of our affiliates and you are in compliance with the terms of your franchise agreement. During our last fiscal year, the range of Franchise Fees paid by new franchisees was $0 to $65,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Advertising Cooperative Fee — $10000 | Advertising Cooperative Fee Up to $10,000 or 2% of Gross Sales per year, whichever is greater. Upon Demand Determined by members of Cooperative; if applicable, the Advertising Cooperative Fee is not in addition to other required marketing spend. Any Franchisor- owned outlet that participates in an Advertising Cooperative will have the same voting power on fees and other matters of other members based on their number of outlets, and will also contribute on the same basis as other participants. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Contact Center Fee — $100 | Contact Center Fee The greater of 2% of Gross Sales or the then current weekly minimum ($50 weekly minimum during the first 12 weeks of operation, $100 weekly minimum during the second 12 weeks of operation, $150 weekly minimum during the remainder of the first year of operations and $220 weekly minimum thereafter and for the remainder of the initial term), but in all cases with a weekly maximum of $770 per week. Tuesday, Weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales, or the higher dollar amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Warranty assurance minimum cash payment | Warranty Assurance $10,000 On termination or expiration To ensure that any customer warranties you issued during the term are honored, you must post a bond in an amount equal to 0.5% of your Gross Sales for the 24 months before termination or expiration or (if the amount of the bond would be less than $10,000) pay us $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Non- Compliance Fee — $4000 | Non- Compliance Fee $1,000 to $4,000 per contractual deviation or default When billed Due if you deviate from any contractual requirement, including Brand Standards. Non- Compliance Fees compensate us for administrative and management costs, not for damages due to your default. The fee is $1,000 for the first violation, $2,000 for the first repeat violation, and $4,000 for second and each subsequent repeat violation on one or more consecutive, subsequent visits to the Franchised Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Contact Center Fee — $220 | Contact Center Fee The greater of 2% of Gross Sales or the then current weekly minimum ($50 weekly minimum during the first 12 weeks of operation, $100 weekly minimum during the second 12 weeks of operation, $150 weekly minimum during the remainder of the first year of operations and $220 weekly minimum thereafter and for the remainder of the initial term), but in all cases with a weekly maximum of $770 per week. Tuesday, Weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales, or the higher dollar amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Transfer Fee — $20000 | Transfer Fee (or expenses) Greater of $20,000 or our actual out-of-pocket expenses At the time of transfer If you transfer the Business to an entity you control entirely, you will pay us only our costs for the transfer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Contact Center Fee — 2% | Contact Center Fee The greater of 2% of Gross Sales or the then current weekly minimum ($50 weekly minimum during the first 12 weeks of operation, $100 weekly minimum during the second 12 weeks of operation, $150 weekly minimum during the remainder of the first year of operations and $220 weekly minimum thereafter and for the remainder of the initial term), but in all cases with a weekly maximum of $770 per week. Tuesday, Weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales, or the higher dollar amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Contact Center Fee — $50 | Contact Center Fee The greater of 2% of Gross Sales or the then current weekly minimum ($50 weekly minimum during the first 12 weeks of operation, $100 weekly minimum during the second 12 weeks of operation, $150 weekly minimum during the remainder of the first year of operations and $220 weekly minimum thereafter and for the remainder of the initial term), but in all cases with a weekly maximum of $770 per week. Tuesday, Weekly Based on the previous week’s Gross Sales, or the higher dollar amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Territory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $127,600 to $219,000. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL (1 5 ) $127,600 to $219,000
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
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