Tastea franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Tastea franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $368,300 to $654,500, with about $90,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Tastea FDD.
What are the Tastea franchise fees and investment?
The Tastea franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $368,300 to $654,500. 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) | $368,300 to $654,500 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $90,000 |
| US locations | 26 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Smoothie) |
| Headquarters | Garden Grove, California |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Franchising since | 2014 |
How does the Tastea investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Tastea's minimum investment of $368,300 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 492 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, Tastea belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Tastea FDD?
Verify six parts of the Tastea 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 Tastea 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 Tastea?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Tastea:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Papa Murphy's | $15,000 to $25,000 | $367,428 to $733,124 |
| Una Mas | $40,000 | $369,500 to $614,000 |
| Toastique | $55,000 | $370,117 to $846,342 |
| Amsterdam Falafelshop | $29,500 | $366,300 to $513,400 |
| Jimmy John's | $35,000 | $366,200 to $728,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tastea franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Tastea franchise ranges from $368,300 to $654,500, 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 Tastea franchise?
Tastea lists a minimum of about $90,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Tastea locations are there?
Tastea reported 26 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 Tastea been franchising?
Tastea started offering franchises in 2014 after the company was founded in 2013.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Tastea and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tastea. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.