The low-down on our initial financial requirements.
Single unit franchise initial investment
As detailed in Tasti D-Lite’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the initial investment ranges from U.S. $230,870 to $440,350. The actual costs a franchisee will incur depend on center size, location and other variables. Most centers are expected to occupy retail locations ranging from 600 to 1,200 square feet (55 to 110 square meters). Prospective franchise owners should expect to directly invest $70,000 or more of their own capital if using small business financing to fund the startup.
Franchise fee
The franchise fee of $30,000 is included in the initial investment of U.S. $230,870 to $440,350.
Royalty and marketing fees
Each franchisee will pay a monthly royalty equal to 5% of their center’s gross sales. In addition, each will make a marketing fund contribution of 2% of their center’s gross sales. The marketing fund is used by Tasti D-Lite to support and fund marketing and promotional programs.
Area Developer investment
In addition to all costs associated with the single unit franchise initial investment, Area Developers are required to pay an area development fee that can range from U.S. $150,000 to $1,500,000 or more, depending on the size and population of the Area Developer territory. The Area Developer initial investment is also detailed in the Tasti D-Lite FDD.
International Master Franchise initial investment
The investment for an International Master Franchise can range from U.S. $500,000 and up to several million or more U.S. dollars, depending on territory size, population, economics and other factors.
This web page does not constitute a franchise offering or an offer to sell a franchise. A franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state, and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document.
