What is the range of the total estimated initial investment for a Kitchen Solvers Development Agreement, including the initial franchised business?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Fee2 | $105,000 (for two Territories) to $200,000 (for five Territories) | Lump Sum | Upon execution of Development Agreement | Franchisor |
| Initial Investment to Open Initial Franchised Business3 | $41,857 to $76,807 | See Chart A and B of this Item 7. | ||
| Total Estimated Initial Investment | $146,857 to $276,807 | This is the total estimated initial investment to enter into a Development Agreement for a minimum of two and a maximum of five or more Franchised Businesses, as well as the costs to open and commence operating your initial Franchised Business for the first three months (as described more fully in |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 16–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total estimated initial investment for a Development Agreement ranges from $146,857 to $276,807. This investment covers entering into a Development Agreement for a minimum of two and a maximum of five or more franchised businesses. It also includes the costs to open and begin operating the initial franchised business for the first three months, as detailed in Chart A of Item 7.
The Development Fee ranges from $105,000 for two territories to $200,000 for five territories and is paid in a lump sum upon the execution of the Development Agreement to the Franchisor. The initial investment to open the initial franchised business is estimated to be between $41,857 and $76,807.
It is important to note that these are estimated costs, and the actual initial investment may vary. Kitchen Solvers advises prospective franchisees to consider factors such as inflation, discretionary expenditures, fluctuating interest rates, financing costs, and local market conditions, which can significantly impact costs. Franchisees must bear any cost deviations or escalations from the estimates provided in Item 7 or during any phase of the development process.