Tomaso's franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Tomaso's franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $28,378,455 to $87,936,518, with about $8,655,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Tomaso's FDD.
What are the Tomaso's franchise fees and investment?
The Tomaso's franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $28,378,455 to $87,936,518. 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) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $28,378,455 to $87,936,518 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $8,655,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Italian Fast Food) |
| Headquarters | Cedarburg, Wisconsin |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Franchising since | 2025 |
How does the Tomaso's investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Tomaso's's minimum investment of $28,378,455 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Tomaso's belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the Tomaso's FDD?
Verify six parts of the Tomaso's 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 Tomaso's 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 Tomaso's?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Tomaso's:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Hop & Grape Taproom | $35,000 | $12,847,351 to $19,461,100 |
| Candy Cloud | $40,000 | $12,188,106 to $21,863,907 |
| BK Lobster | $29,500 | $9,114,801 to $14,242,350 |
| Outback Steakhouse | $40,000 | $4,303,000 to $8,419,000 |
| Texas Roadhouse | $40,000 | $3,894,500 to $7,901,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tomaso's franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Tomaso's franchise ranges from $28,378,455 to $87,936,518, including a franchise fee of $50,000, 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 Tomaso's franchise?
Tomaso's lists a minimum of about $8,655,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Tomaso's locations are there?
A current US unit count for Tomaso's is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Tomaso's been franchising?
Tomaso's started offering franchises in 2025 after the company was founded in 1993.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Tomaso's and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tomaso's. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.