Rising Roll franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Rising Roll franchise fee is $30,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $290,986 to $431,986, 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 Rising Roll FDD.
What are the Rising Roll franchise fees and investment?
The Rising Roll franchise requires a franchise fee of $30,000 and a total initial investment of $290,986 to $431,986. 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) | $290,986 to $431,986 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $65,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Franchising since | 2003 |
How does the Rising Roll investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Rising Roll's minimum investment of $290,986 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 617 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, Rising Roll belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Rising Roll FDD?
Verify six parts of the Rising Roll 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 Rising Roll 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 Rising Roll?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Rising Roll:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Bonanza Steakhouse | $20,000 to $40,000 | $291,300 to $1,487,100 |
| Magnolia Bakery | $49,000 | $291,320 to $917,050 |
| Chocolate Works | $50,000 | $290,500 to $456,600 |
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | $14,000 to $30,000 | $289,900 to $623,300 |
| VARA Juice | $25,000 | $289,850 to $475,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Rising Roll franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Rising Roll franchise ranges from $290,986 to $431,986, 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 Rising Roll franchise?
Rising Roll 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 Rising Roll locations are there?
A current US unit count for Rising Roll is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Rising Roll been franchising?
Rising Roll started offering franchises in 2003 after the company was founded in 2003.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Rising Roll and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rising Roll. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.