To whom is the initial franchise fee paid for a Kitchen Solvers franchise?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount1 | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee1 | $60,000 | Lump sum | Upon execution of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Pre-Opening | $2,000 to $3,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Third parties for travel |
| Training3 | and living expenses | |||
| Supplies Package4 | $5,900 | As incurred | Upon execution of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Local Marketing5 | $9,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Third Party Suppliers |
| Rent/Leasehold | $0 to $4,500 | As incurred | As incurred | Landlord/Third Party |
| Improvements6 | (Showroom) | Suppliers | ||
| Office Equipment & | $0 to $4,500 | As incurred | Before opening | Third-party suppliers |
| Computer System7 | ||||
| Vehicle8 | $0 to $2,100 | Lump sum | Before opening | Third-party suppliers |
| Vehicle and/or Trailer | $1,000 to $2,500 | Lump Sum | Before opening | Third-party suppliers |
| Wrap9 | ||||
| Insurance Premiums10 | $1,000 to $3,500 | As Incurred | Before opening | Insurance companies |
| Utility Deposits and | $100 to $750 | Lump Sum | Before opening | Third-party suppliers |
| Business Licenses11 | ||||
| Attorney’s Fees12 | $500 to $1,000 | Lump sum | As incurred | Attorney |
| Bookkeeping Tech | $300 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party suppliers |
| Fees13 | ||||
| Accounting Fees14 | $750 to $1,500 | As Incurred | As incurred | Third-party suppliers |
| Back Office | $0 to $450 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party suppliers |
| Expenses15 | ||||
| Installation Tools16 | $0 to $7,250 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party suppliers |
| Technology Fees17 | $807 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Us |
| Type of Expenditure | Amount1 | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
| Additional Funds (3- | $20,000 to $30,000 | As incurred | As Incurred | Employees, third-party |
| month period)18 | suppliers, etc. | |||
| TOTAL19 | $101,857 to $136,807 |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 16–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee is paid to Kitchen Solvers. The standard initial franchise fee is $60,000, which is paid in a lump sum upon the execution of the Franchise Agreement.
In addition to the initial franchise fee, franchisees will make payments to various other entities. For example, third-party suppliers are paid for local marketing, office equipment, computer systems, vehicles, vehicle wraps, bookkeeping tech fees, accounting fees, back office expenses, and installation tools. Landlords are paid for rent/leasehold improvements. Insurance companies are paid for insurance premiums. Attorneys are paid for attorney's fees.
Prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisees should carefully review Item 7 of the FDD, which provides a detailed breakdown of the estimated initial investment, including the amounts, methods of payment, when payments are due, and to whom payments are made. Understanding these costs and payment schedules is crucial for planning and securing adequate funding for the franchise.
It is also important to note that all fees and payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated or permitted by Kitchen Solvers. Franchisees should confirm the refund policies of third-party lessors and suppliers, as these are determined by the third parties themselves.