Painted Dough franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Painted Dough franchise fee is $30,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $263,627 to $423,657, with about $60,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Painted Dough FDD.
What are the Painted Dough franchise fees and investment?
The Painted Dough franchise requires a franchise fee of $30,000 and a total initial investment of $263,627 to $423,657. 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) | $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $263,627 to $423,657 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $60,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant |
| Headquarters | Chino, California |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2024 |
How does the Painted Dough investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Painted Dough's minimum investment of $263,627 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 677 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $30,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Painted Dough belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Painted Dough FDD?
Verify six parts of the Painted Dough 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 Painted Dough 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 Painted Dough?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Painted Dough:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Happy's Pizza | $25,000 | $263,700 to $619,250 |
| Mister Softee | $7,500 | $263,500 to $314,000 |
| T-Swirl Crepe | $35,000 | $263,400 to $496,850 |
| Sweetwaters | $49,500 | $264,144 to $636,038 |
| Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop | $30,000 | $262,300 to $405,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Painted Dough franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Painted Dough franchise ranges from $263,627 to $423,657, including a franchise fee of $30,000, 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 Painted Dough franchise?
Painted Dough lists a minimum of about $60,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Painted Dough locations are there?
A current US unit count for Painted Dough is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Painted Dough been franchising?
Painted Dough started offering franchises in 2024 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. Painted Dough and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Painted Dough. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.