According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the payment schedule for the initial investment varies depending on the type of expenditure. The total estimated initial investment to open and commence operating your initial Desi District location for the first three months ranges from $669,200 to $1,020,500. This total includes individual items such as the initial franchise fee, rent and lease security deposit, utilities, leasehold improvements, market introduction program, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, computer systems, insurance, signage, office expenses, inventory, licenses and permits, dues and subscriptions, professional fees, travel, lodging and meals for initial training, and additional funds for the first 3 months.

The initial franchise fee, which ranges from $30,000, is due upon signing the franchise agreement and is payable via check or wire transfer to Desi District. Rent and lease security deposits, ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, are paid to the landlord via check upon signing the lease. Utility deposits, estimated between $1,000 and $5,000, are paid to utility providers upon ordering service and can be paid via check, debit, or credit card. Leasehold improvements, the most substantial expenditure ranging from $390,000 to $520,000, are paid to contractors as incurred or when billed, typically via check.

Other expenses such as the Market Introduction Program ($5,000 - $10,000), Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment ($120,000 - $240,000), Computer Systems ($7,000 - $12,000), Signage ($8,000 - $12,000), Office Expenses ($500 - $1,000) and Inventory ($20,000 - $40,000) are generally paid as incurred or upon ordering via check, debit, or credit card to vendors and suppliers, or in the case of inventory, to Desi District's affiliate or other approved vendors. Insurance costs ($2,000 - $8,000) are paid to the insurance company upon ordering coverage via check. Licenses and permits ($1,000 - $2,000) are paid to the government upon application via check. Dues and subscriptions ($200 - $500) are paid to vendors or trade organizations as incurred via check, debit, or credit card. Professional fees ($1,500 - $4,000) are paid to professional service firms as incurred or when billed via check, debit, or credit card. Travel, lodging, and meals for initial training ($3,000 - $6,000) are paid as incurred to airlines, hotels, and restaurants via cash, debit, or credit card. Finally, additional funds for the first 3 months ($75,000 - $100,000) are paid variably to employees, suppliers, and utilities.