Tin Drum Asian Kitchen franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Tin Drum Asian Kitchen franchise fee is $49,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $400,800 to $617,250, 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 Tin Drum Asian Kitchen FDD.
What are the Tin Drum Asian Kitchen franchise fees and investment?
The Tin Drum Asian Kitchen franchise requires a franchise fee of $49,000 and a total initial investment of $400,800 to $617,250. 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) | $49,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $400,800 to $617,250 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $90,000 |
| US locations | 10 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | Jonesboro, Georgia |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Franchising since | 2011 |
How does the Tin Drum Asian Kitchen investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Tin Drum Asian Kitchen's minimum investment of $400,800 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 444 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $49,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Tin Drum Asian Kitchen belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Tin Drum Asian Kitchen FDD?
Verify six parts of the Tin Drum Asian Kitchen 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 Tin Drum Asian Kitchen 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 Tin Drum Asian Kitchen?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Tin Drum Asian Kitchen:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie Co | $35,000 | $401,000 to $2,112,400 |
| Daily Jam | $40,000 | $401,500 to $1,194,220 |
| Genghis Grill | $30,000 | $400,000 to $1,180,500 |
| Hook & Reel restaurant | $30,000 to $35,000 | $402,650 to $1,592,050 |
| Firkin Pubs | $30,000 | $397,850 to $1,202,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tin Drum Asian Kitchen franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Tin Drum Asian Kitchen franchise ranges from $400,800 to $617,250, including a franchise fee of $49,000, 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 Tin Drum Asian Kitchen franchise?
Tin Drum Asian Kitchen 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 Tin Drum Asian Kitchen locations are there?
Tin Drum Asian Kitchen reported 10 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 Tin Drum Asian Kitchen been franchising?
Tin Drum Asian Kitchen started offering franchises in 2011 after the company was founded in 2011.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Tin Drum Asian Kitchen and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tin Drum Asian Kitchen. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.