Source: FranopolisQahwah House
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor/outdoor signage — low | $9,000 to $11,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Indoor/outdoor signage $9,000 to $11,000 |
| Initial lease payments (three months) — low | $12,000 to $78,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial lease payments (three months) $12,000 to $78,000 |
| Insurance — low | $1,800 to $2,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Insurance $1,800 to $2,200 |
| Computer systems and POS — low | $1,000 to $1,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Computer systems and POS $1,000 to $1,200 |
| Training travel and living expenses — low | $8,000 to $13,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training travel and living expenses $8,000 to $13,000 |
| Furniture, fixtures, and equipment — low | $140,000 to $210,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment $140,000 to $210,000 |
| Pre-opening labor and payroll — low | $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Pre-opening labor and payroll $15,000 to $20,000 |
| Smallwares and initial operating supplies — low | $10,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Smallwares and initial operating supplies $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Leasehold improvements — low | $240,000 to $400,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Leasehold improvements $240,000 to $400,000 |
| Miscellaneous pre-opening expenses — low | $8,000 to $19,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Miscellaneous pre-opening expenses $8,000 to $19,000 |
| Professional services — low | $12,000 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Professional services $12,000 to $18,000 |
| Permits and business licenses — low | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Permits and business licenses $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Initial franchise fee — low | $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial franchise fee $60,000 |
| Initial inventory — low | $35,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial inventory $35,000 to $50,000 |
| Initial franchise fee — high | $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial franchise fee $60,000 |
| Additional funds (three months) — low | $20,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Additional funds (three months) $20,000 to $30,000 |
| Estimated initial investment — low | $572,800 to $939,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $572,800 to $939,400. |
| Grand opening advertising — low | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Grand opening advertising $0 to $5,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
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You must pay an initial franchise fee of $60,000 for your first Qahwah House™ Coffee Shop franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
- 6% of Gross Sales
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- Marketing & Advertising
- 2% of Gross Sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidated damages third or later violation | $250 for the first violation; $500 for the second violation; and $1,000 for the third or more violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional operations assistance per day, trainer | Currently $350 per day, trainer | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Renewal fee percentage | 25% of our then current Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial inventory — low | We expect the total cost of such initial inventory to be approximately $30,000 to $45,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Supplier approval fee minimum | The greater of $750 or our actual costs and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Equipment purchases from affiliate — high | We expect the total cost of such equipment to be range from $51,000 to $93,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Brand Development Fund contribution | 2% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Liquidated damages second violation | $250 for the first violation; $500 for the second violation; and $1,000 for the third or more violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum local advertising percentage | 1% of Gross Sales or $500, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Loss-of-bargain damages minimum | the greater of 1) One Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00) or 2) the product | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Transfer fee amount option | $5,000; 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee; or 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late charge | $50 late charge for each payment that is late | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Equipment purchases from affiliate — low | We expect the total cost of such equipment to be range from $51,000 to $93,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial franchise fee | You must pay an initial franchise fee of $60,000 for your first Qahwah House™ Coffee Shop franchise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional ongoing training maximum per day | We reserve the right to increase the above fee up to $550 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Quality assurance inspection maximum | Currently up to $450 per quality assurance inspection. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer fee percentage option 1 | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Liquidated damages first violation | $250 for the first violation; $500 for the second violation; and $1,000 for the third or more violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum local advertising flat minimum annual increase cap | We reserve the right to increase the flat minimum fee (currently $500) up to 10% each year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional management training maximum per person | We reserve the right to increase the above fee up to $2,500 per person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer fee percentage option 2 | 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology fee | Currently $300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Interest per month | interest on late payments of 1.5% per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Loss-of-bargain period | not more than 24 months. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Additional ongoing training per day, per trainee | Currently, $300 per day, per trainee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Royalty | 6% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Relocation fee percentage | 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Opening extension fee | you must pay us a fee of $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial inventory — high | We expect the total cost of such initial inventory to be approximately $30,000 to $45,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional management personnel training per person | Currently $1,500 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| NSF fee minimum | NSF the greater of the charge that we incur or $50 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesInside The FDD
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06Ongoing And Other Fees
The disclosed royalty is 6% of gross sales.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6 · View Source
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