Mini Monster Café franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Mini Monster Café franchise fee is $60,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $235,080 to $562,065, with about $65,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Mini Monster Café FDD.
What are the Mini Monster Café franchise fees and investment?
The Mini Monster Café franchise requires a franchise fee of $60,000 and a total initial investment of $235,080 to $562,065. 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) | $60,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $235,080 to $562,065 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $65,000 |
| US locations | 2 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Coffee, Tea, & Drinks) |
| Headquarters | Huntington Beach, California |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2019 |
How does the Mini Monster Café investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Mini Monster Café's minimum investment of $235,080 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 743 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $60,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Mini Monster Café belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Mini Monster Café FDD?
Verify six parts of the Mini Monster Café 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 Mini Monster Café 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 Mini Monster Café?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Mini Monster Café:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Thirstea | $35,000 | $235,490 to $510,950 |
| Supreme Deli | $5,000 to $50,000 | $235,641 to $414,419 |
| Handel's Homemade Ice Cream | $50,000 | $234,500 to $720,500 |
| Wow Cafe | $15,000 to $35,000 | $234,400 to $779,500 |
| Quack Daddy Donuts | $50,000 | $236,200 to $333,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mini Monster Café franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Mini Monster Café franchise ranges from $235,080 to $562,065, including a franchise fee of $60,000, 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 Mini Monster Café franchise?
Mini Monster Café lists a minimum of about $65,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Mini Monster Café locations are there?
Mini Monster Café reported 2 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 Mini Monster Café been franchising?
Mini Monster Café started offering franchises in 2019 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Mini Monster Café and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mini Monster Café. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.