About Gai Kitchen Franchise
Gai Kitchen is a restaurant franchise launching in 2025 that brings Thai inspired cuisine to the fast casual dining segment.
The brand offers a menu built around authentic Thai flavors, fresh ingredients, and accessible pricing designed to appeal to a broad range of diners.
The franchise fee is $35,000.
Gai Kitchen Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$123K
Average Investment
$207K
Maximum Investment
$292K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of your gross sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of your gross sales (Brand Fund Contribution) + 4% of your gross sales (Local Marketing/Required Spending) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $122,500 – $292,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $123K–$292K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of your gross sales) and marketing fee (1% of your gross sales (Brand Fund Contribution) + 4% of your gross sales (Local Marketing/Required Spending)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (see Note 1) | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit (see Note 2) | $1,250 | $12,500 |
| Utilities (see Note 3) | $250 | $1,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (see Note 4) | $25,000 | $100,000 |
| Market Introduction Program (see Note 5) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (see Note 6) | $15,000 | $40,000 |
| Computer Systems (see Note 7) | $500 | $2,500 |
| Insurance (see Note 8) | $500 | $5,000 |
| Signage (see Note 9) | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Office Expenses (see Note 10) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Inventory (see Note 11) | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Licenses and Permits (see Note `12) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) (see Note 13) | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training (see Note 14) | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) (see Note 15) | $30,000 | $60,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $100-$250 per month (Software subscription) |
| Audit Fee | Our actual costs (Payable only if (1) we audit you because you have failed to submit required reports or other non-compliance, or (2) the audit concludes that you under-reported gross sales by more than 3% for any 4-week period.) |
| Market Cooperative Contribution | As determined by co-op. Currently, none. (Max 5% of gross sales, not less than 1% of gross sales if majority vote, max 3% if franchisor has majority vote) |
| Replacement / Additional Training fee | Currently, $500 per day |
| Third party vendors | Pass-through of costs, plus reasonable administrative charge. Currently, none. |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 (then $250 per week) |
| Reimbursement | Amount that we spend on your behalf, plus 10% |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year (or, if such payment exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then interest at the highest rate allowed by law) |
| Insufficient funds fee | $30 (or, if such amount exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then the maximum allowed by law) |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Special support fee | Our then-current fee, plus our expenses. Currently, $500 per day. |
| Customer complaint resolution | Our expenses |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $500, plus our out-of-pocket costs |
| Non-compliance cure costs and fee | Our out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10% |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to royalty fees and Brand Fund contributions for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term. |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 50 hours classroom, 31 hours on-the-job |
| Classroom Training | 50 |
| On-the-Job Training | 31 |
| Training Location | Our Location, New York, NY or Your Location or Virtual |
| Additional Training | If you send a manager or other employee to our training program after you open, we will charge our then-current training fee, currently $500 per day. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Approximately 50,000-100,000 people or a 5-mile radius from the location. |
| Description | Your territory will usually be specified as a radius around your location; however, we may use other boundaries (such as county lines or other political boundaries, streets, geographical features, or trade area). |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years from date of franchise agreement |
| Renewal Term | Up to 2 additional 5-year terms |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, you must give advance notice to us; be in compliance with all contractual obligations to us and third parties; renovate to our then-current standards; sign then-current form of franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty); sign general release (unless prohibited by applicable law). |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Transfer Conditions | Pay transfer fee; buyer meets our standards; buyer is not a competitor of ours; buyer and its owners sign our then-current franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty); you’ve made all payments to us and are in compliance with all contractual requirements; buyer completes training program; you sign a general release; business complies with then-current system specifications (including remodel, if applicable). |
| Termination for Cause | Curable defaults: Non-payment (10 days to cure); violate franchise agreement other than non-curable default (30 days to cure); operate in a manner dangerous to health or safety (48 hours to cure). Non-curable defaults: Misrepresentation, false information, bankruptcy, loss of location, violation of law/confidentiality/non-compete/transfer restrictions, slander/libel, refusal to cooperate with inspection, cease operations for >5 days, three defaults in 12 months, cross-termination, felony charge/conviction, acts affecting brand. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for two years after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of this Agreement, neither Franchisee, any Owner, nor any spouse of an Owner shall directly or indirectly have any ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide any services to, or be employed by, any Competitor. For two years after this Agreement expires or is terminated, no Restricted Party shall directly or indirectly have any ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide any services to, or be employed by, any Competitor within five miles of Franchisee’s Territory or the territory of any other Gai Kitchen business operating on the date of termination or transfer. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | You are not required to participate personally in the direct operation of your business. However, we recommend that you participate. You must designate one person as your “Principal Executive” who is primarily responsible for the business, has decision-making authority, and owns at least 10% of the business. The Principal Executive must complete initial and any future post-opening training programs and make reasonable efforts to attend all required meetings. |
| Required Suppliers | We have the right to require you to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items related to establishing or operating your business (1) either from us or our designee, or from suppliers approved by us, or (2) according to our specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may only market, offer, sell and provide the Approved Services, as well as any related merchandise and other products that we authorize for sale in conjunction with the Approved Services (the “Approved Products”) at your location in a manner that meets our System Standards. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We will not derive revenue from the required purchases and leases by franchisees. We do not currently receive payments from any designated suppliers based on purchases by you or other franchisees. However, the franchise agreement does not prohibit us from doing so. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligations. |
Gai Kitchen Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Gai Kitchen does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Gai Kitchen does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Gai Kitchen Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordGai Kitchen has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Gai Kitchen System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Gai Kitchen currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$1K
Audited by Omar Alnuaimi, CPA for year ending December 31.
Gai Kitchen Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Gai Kitchen franchise ranges from $122,500 to $292,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Gai Kitchen charges a royalty fee of 6% of your gross sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of your gross sales (Brand Fund Contribution) + 4% of your gross sales (Local Marketing/Required Spending) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Gai Kitchen Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Gai Kitchen to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Gai Kitchen does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Gai Kitchen has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $122,500-$292,000, a 6% of your gross sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $122,500 to $292,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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