Source: FranopolisRAKKAN Ramen
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Franchisor architect initial floor plan lower estimate — $4,000 | $4,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial floor plan fee (Franchisor’s architect) 13 $4,000 to $8,000 As incurred Before opening Our architect |
| Equipment, fixtures and fixed assets lower estimate — $60,000 | $60,000 to $110,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Equipment, fixtures and other fixed assets 6 $60,000 to $110,000 As arranged Before opening Suppliers |
| Signage lower estimate — $5,000 | $5,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Signage 7 $5,000 to $20,000 As arranged Before opening Suppliers |
| Kitchenware lower estimate — $2,000 | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Cost of Kitchenware 14 $2,000 to $4,000 As arranged Before opening Us |
| Lease construction, remodeling, improvements and decorating net of landlord contribution lower estimate — $200,000 | $200,000 to $550,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Real property lease construction, remodeling, leasehold improvements and decorating costs – net of landlord contribution 5 $200,000 to $550,000 As incurred Before opening Contractor, landlord and suppliers |
| Training travel, meals, lodging and salaries lower estimate — $10,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Training expenses 2 (Travel, Meals, Lodging and Salaries) $10,000 to $20,000 As incurred During training Travel and lodging vendors and employees |
| Utility deposits, licenses and prepaid expenses lower estimate — $2,500 | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Utility deposits, business licenses, fictitious business name filing and other prepaid expenses 12 $2,500 to $5,000 As incurred Before and during opening Utilities and government agencies |
| Water filter expense — $4,000 | $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Water filter to supply soft water 9 $4,000 As arranged Before opening Suppliers |
| Development fee per committed unit — $20,000 | $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Development Fee 1 $20,000 Multiplied by number of units Lump sum; non - refundable When & if you sign the ADA Us |
| Opening inventory and supplies lower estimate — $16,000 | $16,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Inventory and supplies to begin operating 8 $16,000 to $20,000 As arranged Before opening Suppliers |
| Real property rent and security deposit lower estimate — $6,000 | $6,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Real property lease or rental agreement, including security deposit 4 $6,000 to $15,000 As incurred Before opening Landlord and suppliers |
| Legal and accounting professional fees lower estimate — $2,500 | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Professional fees – legal and accounting 10 $2,500 to $5,000 As incurred Before opening Attorneys and accountants |
| Franchisee architect initial floor plan and travel lower estimate — $16,000 | $16,000 to $27,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial floor plan fee and travel expenses (Franchisee’s architect) 13 $16,000 to $27,000 As incurred Before opening Your architect |
| Insurance premiums lower estimate — $2,000 | $2,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Insurance premiums 11 $2,000 to $3,000 As incurred As arranged Insurance company |
| Additional funds for three months lower estimate — $9,000 | $9,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Additional funds – 3 months 15 $9,000 to $25,000 As incurred After opening Employees and other vendors |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Fund 1 — 1% | Brand Fund 1 1% of Gross Revenues 10th day of each month 2 You are required to pay a monthly “ Brand Fund ” on the 10th day of each month. This fee will be calculated on the Gross Revenues received during the previous month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty 1 — 5% | Royalty 1 5% of “Gross Revenues” 10th day of each month 2 Royalty is paid monthly on the 10th day of each month, commencing with the first calendar month in which Gross Revenues were received. “Gross Revenues” include all revenue from the sale of all products and services and all other income of every kind and na ture related to your franchise operation, whether for cash, by redemption of gift certificates or for credit, regardless of collection. Gross Revenues do not include gratuities, sales tax or any other taxes that you collect from customers for payment to an appropriate tax authority. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional outlet initial franchise fee credited by development fee — $20,000 | Area Development Fee If you sign an ADA, you will pay us at that time a “Development Fee” equal to $20,000 multiplied by the number of additional Outlets you commit to open under the ADA. Then, when you open an additional Outlet under the ADA, the $20,000 will be applied as a credit towards the $20,000 Initial Franchise Fee required by the Franchise Agreement for the additional Outlet. The Initial Franchise Fee , the Initial Training Fee, and Area Development Fee (if applicable) are fully earned by us when paid and non - refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Monthly gross sales understatement triggering audit cost reimbursement — 5% or more | Records and Rights of Inspection (Audit) 1 Cost of audit plus interest on underpayment Immediately upon demand for payment 2 Due only if the audit discloses an understatement of 5% or more in gross sales for any month or it takes our auditors an unreasonable amount of time (more than 8 hours) to assemble your records for audit. 1. All fees are imposed and collected by and are payable only to us. Except as indicated in Item 5 or otherwise in the table above, all fees are non - refundable. All fees are uniformly imposed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Area development fee per additional outlet — $20,000 | Area Development Fee If you sign an ADA, you will pay us at that time a “Development Fee” equal to $20,000 multiplied by the number of additional Outlets you commit to open under the ADA. Then, when you open an additional Outlet under the ADA, the $20,000 will be applied as a credit towards the $20,000 Initial Franchise Fee required by the Franchise Agreement for the additional Outlet. The Initial Franchise Fee , the Initial Training Fee, and Area Development Fee (if applicable) are fully earned by us when paid and non - refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Late payment penalty — 5% of amount past due | Late Payment Penalty 1 5% of the amount past due Immediately upon our demand 2 The late payment penalty is in addition to interest on the unpaid amount. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Opening kitchenware inventory lower estimate — $2,000 | Opening Inventory Prior to the opening of your Outlet, we will provide certain kitchenware, the cost of which ranges from $2,000 to $4,000. Payments made to us for these items are non - refundable, however we will replace them upon your request in the event any defects are di scovered in these items. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Development fee credit toward additional outlet initial franchise fee — $20,000 | Area Development Fee If you sign an ADA, you will pay us at that time a “Development Fee” equal to $20,000 multiplied by the number of additional Outlets you commit to open under the ADA. Then, when you open an additional Outlet under the ADA, the $20,000 will be applied as a credit towards the $20,000 Initial Franchise Fee required by the Franchise Agreement for the additional Outlet. The Initial Franchise Fee , the Initial Training Fee, and Area Development Fee (if applicable) are fully earned by us when paid and non - refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Interest on late payments — 18% APR or lower legal maximum | 2. If any payment is not paid when due, you must pay interest on the unpaid amount at an annual percentage rate (“APR”) of 18 % (or the highest APR allowed by the law of the state where the Outlet is located, if that APR is lower) , and you must reimburse us immediately upon demand for all reasonable costs of collection relating to delinquent amounts. Interest begins from the date payment was due. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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