CHOP5 Salad Kitchen franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The CHOP5 Salad Kitchen franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $532,300 to $951,200, with about $125,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the CHOP5 Salad Kitchen FDD.
What are the CHOP5 Salad Kitchen franchise fees and investment?
The CHOP5 Salad Kitchen franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $532,300 to $951,200. 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) | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $532,300 to $951,200 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $125,000 |
| US locations | 3 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Healthy Food) |
| Headquarters | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Franchising since | 2019 |
How does the CHOP5 Salad Kitchen investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
CHOP5 Salad Kitchen's minimum investment of $532,300 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 296 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $40,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, CHOP5 Salad Kitchen belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the CHOP5 Salad Kitchen FDD?
Verify six parts of the CHOP5 Salad Kitchen 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 CHOP5 Salad Kitchen 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 CHOP5 Salad Kitchen?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to CHOP5 Salad Kitchen:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| B.GOOD | $40,000 | $532,000 to $846,000 |
| Cowboy Chicken | $35,000 | $531,996 to $907,643 |
| Rusty Taco | $30,000 | $528,400 to $1,127,950 |
| The Pizza Press | $35,000 | $528,350 to $798,500 |
| Bahama Buck's | $34,500 | $528,050 to $1,223,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a CHOP5 Salad Kitchen franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a CHOP5 Salad Kitchen franchise ranges from $532,300 to $951,200, including a franchise fee of $40,000, 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 CHOP5 Salad Kitchen franchise?
CHOP5 Salad Kitchen lists a minimum of about $125,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many CHOP5 Salad Kitchen locations are there?
CHOP5 Salad Kitchen reported 3 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 CHOP5 Salad Kitchen been franchising?
CHOP5 Salad Kitchen started offering franchises in 2019 after the company was founded in 2019.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. CHOP5 Salad Kitchen and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by CHOP5 Salad Kitchen. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.