Taste Buds Kitchen is a culinary entertainment and education franchise offering interactive cooking classes and events for kids, families, and groups. Owners operate a vibrant, hands on kitchen space where participants learn cooking skills…
Total Investment
$426K – $550K
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Royalty Rate
8% of Gross Revenues Payable weekly on Royalty Fees are calculated
or a required minimum Wednesday Gross Sales
Total Units
22
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Taste Buds Kitchen International Franchise
Taste Buds Kitchen is a culinary entertainment and education franchise offering interactive cooking classes and events for kids, families, and groups.
Owners operate a vibrant, hands on kitchen space where participants learn cooking skills through fun, engaging programs that foster creativity and culinary confidence.
The initial franchise fee is $49,500.
💰Taste Buds Kitchen International Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$426K
Average Investment
$488K
Maximum Investment
$550K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$49,500
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
8% of Gross Revenues Payable weekly on Royalty Fees are calculated
or a required minimum Wednesday of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
1.5% of Gross Sales
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$425,750 – $549,650
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $426K–$550K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of Gross Revenues Payable weekly on Royalty Fees are calculated
or a required minimum Wednesday) and marketing fee (1.5% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
Lump Sum When Franchise Us
Agreement is
Signed
Site Selection
$0
$10,000
Type of Expenditure Amount Method of When Due To Whom
Payment Payment is to
be M
$5,000
$13,000
Utility
Companies
Blue Prints, Architecture
$34,850
$39,850
Supplier
Leasehold Improvements
$215,000
$275,000
Furniture, Equipment,
$40,500
$45,000
Supplier
Signage & Visual
$10,700
$16,000
Suppliers
Business Licenses and
$0
$1,000
Agencies
Travel & living expenses
$1,000
$3,000
As arranged As arranged Insurance
Companies
Initial Inventory and
$9,000
$12,500
Supplier/Us
Background
$700
$1,800
Our
estimate assumes that you have leased a space in a suburban location and neg
$40,000
$140,000
💵Additional Fees (Item 6)
Fee Type
Amount
Transfer Fee
$25,000
Renewal Fee
$10,000
Technology Fee
$425
🏦Financing (Item 10)
Detail
Information
Financing Available
No
Description
No specific financing arrangements disclosed.
📊Taste Buds Kitchen International Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$293K
Revenue Range
$53K – $2.4M
Sample Size
2025 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
⚖Taste Buds Kitchen International Litigation & Risk Flags
✓
Clean Litigation RecordTaste Buds Kitchen International 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.
📈Taste Buds Kitchen International System Growth
Total Units
22
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
22
Taste Buds Kitchen International currently operates 0 franchised locations and 22 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Taste Buds Kitchen International Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Taste Buds Kitchen International franchise ranges from $425,750 to $549,650, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Taste Buds Kitchen International charges a royalty fee of 8% of Gross Revenues Payable weekly on Royalty Fees are calculated
or a required minimum Wednesday of gross sales, plus a 1.5% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Taste Buds Kitchen International 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 Taste Buds Kitchen International to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Taste Buds Kitchen International franchise owners report average revenue of $293K. This is based on a sample of 2025 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Taste Buds Kitchen International has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $425,750-$549,650, a 8% of Gross Revenues Payable weekly on Royalty Fees are calculated
or a required minimum Wednesday 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 $49,500 and the total investment ranges from $425,750 to $549,650 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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Taste Buds Kitchen International
Total Investment
$426K – $550K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$49,500
Royalty8% of Gross Revenues Payable weekly on Royalty Fees are calculated
or a required minimum Wednesday
Marketing Fee1.5% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units22
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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