About The Kati Roll Company Franchise
The Kati Roll Company is a fast casual restaurant franchise specializing in Kati Rolls, Momos, Lassi, and other Asian and Indian inspired menu items.
Franchising since 2024, the brand brings the popular street food flavors of India to the American fast casual market, targeting customers seeking bold, authentic flavors in a convenient dining format.
The initial franchise fee is $40,000.
The Kati Roll Company Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$346K
Average Investment
$526K
Maximum Investment
$707K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of weekly Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Brand Fund Contribution: 2% of Gross Revenues (can increase up to 3%), Local Advertising Requirement: 1% of Gross Revenues (can increase up to 1.5%) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $345,900 – $706,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $346K–$707K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of weekly Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (Brand Fund Contribution: 2% of Gross Revenues (can increase up to 3%), Local Advertising Requirement: 1% of Gross Revenues (can increase up to 1.5%)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Lease Deposit | $8,000 | $60,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| Furniture, Equipment and Signage | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $11,000 | $22,500 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $2,000 | $20,000 |
| Initial Local Advertising | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Computer and POS System | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Insurance (3 months) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Blueprints, Designs and Plans | $20,000 | $40,000 |
| Alarm, Office Supplies and Equipment | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Promotional Materials | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Accountant and Attorney Fees | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Telephone, Internet | $500 | $1,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Pre-Opening Labor | $6,400 | $7,500 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $20,000 | $45,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $12,000 or 5% of sales price, whichever is greater (50% of then-current Initial Franchise Fee for Multi-Unit Development Agreement) |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then-current franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | A minimum monthly fee of $500 |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection |
| Site Selection Assistance Fee | $100 - $400 daily rate + up to $400 per report |
| Point of Sale (“POS”) System | Initial setup cost of $5,000 to $10,000 plus a minimum monthly fee of $300 |
| National Franchise Convention Fee | $1,500 (when there are at least 8 franchise locations across 3 or more states) |
| Owners’ Manual Replacement Fee | $500 |
| Manager Training Fee | $1,250 per person, per day plus expenses |
| Additional Training or Assistance | $2,000 per person, per day plus expenses |
| Refresher Training | Up to $1,500 per person, plus expenses |
| Fee for Required Ongoing Training Programs | $1,000 per person, per day plus expenses |
| ADA (Multi-Unit) Franchisee Training | Up to $1,000 per day for each person trained or then-current training fee |
| Franchise Advisory Council Dues or Contributions | As established by the FAC |
| Relocation Assistance | $10,000 |
| Testing of Products or Approval of new Suppliers | $750 to $1,500, plus reasonable travel and expenses |
| Taxes on Payments to Us | Amount of tax or assessment |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or highest commercial contract interest rate law allows |
| Maintenance and Refurbishing of Business | Reimburse our expenses |
| Insurance | Reimburse our costs plus 18% administrative fee if we procure insurance for you |
| Insufficient Funds | $100 late fee |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Management Fee | Greater of (a) two times the salary paid to individual(s) we assign to operate your Business, or (b) 10% of your Business’s weekly Gross Revenues |
| Contamination, Adulteration, Dilution, or Failure of Sanitation | Our costs and expenses in obtaining compliance, including attorney's fees, travel, lodging and meal expenses of our representatives and a proportionate part of their salaries |
| Indemnification | Will vary |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 4 weeks for Initial Training Program; 4 days for Franchisees and Operating Principals |
| Classroom Training | 10 hours (for Franchisees and Operating Principals) |
| On-the-Job Training | 14 hours (for Franchisees and Operating Principals) |
| Training Location | New York City or another location of our choosing, or at Affiliate's Restaurants |
| Additional Training | We may charge for training newly-hired personnel, refresher courses, annual convention, and additional assistance. ADA (Multi-Unit) Franchisees may be charged $350 per day per person for future training programs. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive, Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | A circle having a radius of ¼ of a mile in a densely populated downtown urban area, or a three (3) mile radius in all other areas. |
| Description | The specific location for each Restaurant is identified in the Franchise Agreement or an addendum. The Approved Location of a single franchise will be at the center of the Territory. The franchisor may establish and operate other TKRC Businesses outside your Territory, businesses similar to TKRC Business, or license alternative proprietary marks. The franchisor may also use other channels of distribution, including the Internet, and operate TKRC concepts at non-traditional locations within your Approved Territory. For Area Development Agreements, the Development Area is afforded protections during the Development Schedule, but rights cease upon opening of the last business. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | Ten (10) years from the Effective Date of the Franchise Agreement |
| Renewal Term | One (1) ten (10) year term, or the length of your then-current lease term, whichever is shorter |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then-current Franchisee Fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Good standing; timely advance notice (6-12 months prior); pay then-current renewal fee; sign new Franchise Agreement (may have different terms); be current in payments; sign release; and modernize Restaurant to meet then-current standards. |
| Transfer Fee | $12,000 or 5% of sales price, whichever is greater (50% of then-current Initial Franchise Fee for Multi-Unit Development Agreement) |
| Transfer Conditions | All accrued monetary and outstanding obligations satisfied; not in default; transferor executes general release; transferee meets educational, managerial, business, moral character, business reputation, credit rating, aptitude, financial resources standards, and has not operated a competitive business; transferee executes assignment or new Franchise Agreement; transferor remains liable for prior obligations; transferee completes training and pays fee; franchisor approves transfer terms; franchisor does not exercise right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Misuse of Marks/System; interest in competitive business; unauthorized assignment/transfer; material misrepresentations; acting without prior approval; cessation of operations (unless due to specific events); failure to correct breach twice in 12 months; public health/safety threat; insolvency/bankruptcy; felony conviction; false books/reports; offering unauthorized products/services or failing to offer designated ones. Also, failure to make payments (5 days notice to cure) or failure to submit information, begin operation, or default on other obligations (30 days notice to cure). |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise: No competing business. After termination/expiration: two (2) years. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, you shall not directly or indirectly own, maintain, operate, engage in, consult with, provide assistance to, or have any interest in a Competitive Business. After termination/expiration, for two years, you shall not engage in a Competitive Business (i) at the Approved Location, (ii) within 25 miles of the Approved location, or (iii) within 25 miles of another TKRC restaurant. "Competitive Business" means any business competitive with TKRC restaurants, including those offering Indian and Asian fast food menu items or similar food service. Geographic limits and time period may be adjusted by a court if deemed unreasonable. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The success of your franchised business will depend to a large extent on your personal and continued efforts, supervision and attention. If you are an individual, you or a trained manager must personally manage the franchised business at all times. If you are a legal entity, your Operating Principal or a trained manager must personally manage the franchised business at all times. All must attend and successfully complete initial training. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase certain initial inventory and menu items from Approved Suppliers. TKRCI and TKRC Productions LLC are the only Approved Suppliers for spices, sauces, marinades, breads, paper products bearing Marks, t-shirts, and certain promotional products. Franchisees must offer only menu items prescribed by the franchisor and serve only Halal meat. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor reserves the right to limit suppliers, act as the sole approved supplier for some products/services, and charge a mark-up. Franchisees must obtain prior written approval for any non-approved products/services or alternative suppliers, which may incur testing costs. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $0.00 (0.00% of total revenue of $0.00) in the last fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. |
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 any of your obligations. |
The Kati Roll Company Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.5M
Sample Size
4 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
The Kati Roll Company Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Kati Roll Company 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.
The Kati Roll Company System Growth
Total Units
4
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
4
The Kati Roll Company currently operates 0 franchised locations and 4 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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)
0
Net Income
$-21,965
Total Assets
$90K
Audited by Divine Blalock Martin Sellari LLC for year ending December 31.
The Kati Roll Company Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Kati Roll Company franchise ranges from $345,900 to $706,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Kati Roll Company charges a royalty fee of 6% of weekly Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a Brand Fund Contribution: 2% of Gross Revenues (can increase up to 3%), Local Advertising Requirement: 1% of Gross Revenues (can increase up to 1.5%) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Kati Roll Company 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 The Kati Roll Company to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, The Kati Roll Company franchise owners report average revenue of $1.5M. This is based on a sample of 4 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Kati Roll Company has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $345,900-$706,500, a 6% of weekly Gross Revenues 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 $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $345,900 to $706,500 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $50,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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