Chocolate Bash franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Chocolate Bash franchise fee is $45,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $198,400 to $380,000, with about $50,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Chocolate Bash FDD.
What are the Chocolate Bash franchise fees and investment?
The Chocolate Bash franchise requires a franchise fee of $45,000 and a total initial investment of $198,400 to $380,000. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $198,400 to $380,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $50,000 |
| US locations | 11 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Desserts) |
| Headquarters | Yorba Linda, California |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Franchising since | 2019 |
How does the Chocolate Bash investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Chocolate Bash's minimum investment of $198,400 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 844 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $45,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Chocolate Bash belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Chocolate Bash FDD?
Verify six parts of the Chocolate Bash Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Chocolate Bash discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Chocolate Bash?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Chocolate Bash:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Erik's Delicafe | $20,000 | $198,500 to $406,600 |
| Donut Distillery | $29,900 | $198,150 to $329,900 |
| Sidewalk Juice | $22,500 to $30,000 | $198,000 to $1,298,000 |
| Wings Over | $30,000 | $198,000 to $701,875 |
| Hoodz | $5,990 to $59,900 | $199,038 to $244,307 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chocolate Bash franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Chocolate Bash franchise ranges from $198,400 to $380,000, including a franchise fee of $45,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Chocolate Bash franchise?
Chocolate Bash lists a minimum of about $50,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Chocolate Bash locations are there?
Chocolate Bash reported 11 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Chocolate Bash been franchising?
Chocolate Bash started offering franchises in 2019 after the company was founded in 2015.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Chocolate Bash and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chocolate Bash. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.