Island Thyme franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Island Thyme franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $215,500 to $313,250, 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 Island Thyme FDD.
What are the Island Thyme franchise fees and investment?
The Island Thyme franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $215,500 to $313,250. 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) | $215,500 to $313,250 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $50,000 |
| US locations | 1 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Franchising since | 2014 |
How does the Island Thyme investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Island Thyme's minimum investment of $215,500 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 793 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, Island Thyme belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Island Thyme FDD?
Verify six parts of the Island Thyme 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 Island Thyme 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 Island Thyme?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Island Thyme:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza Studio | $25,000 to $40,000 | $215,500 to $683,500 |
| Pizzawala's | $25,000 | $215,256 to $697,911 |
| Hot Head Burrito | $16,500 to $26,000 | $215,100 to $704,850 |
| Extreme Pizza | $30,000 | $216,000 to $469,300 |
| Häagen-Dazs | $30,000 | $214,518 to $567,768 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Island Thyme franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Island Thyme franchise ranges from $215,500 to $313,250, 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 Island Thyme franchise?
Island Thyme 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 Island Thyme locations are there?
Island Thyme reported 1 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 Island Thyme been franchising?
Island Thyme started offering franchises in 2014 after the company was founded in 2014.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Island Thyme and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Island Thyme. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.