VARA Juice franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The VARA Juice franchise fee is $25,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $289,850 to $475,900, 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 VARA Juice FDD.
What are the VARA Juice franchise fees and investment?
The VARA Juice franchise requires a franchise fee of $25,000 and a total initial investment of $289,850 to $475,900. 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) | $25,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $289,850 to $475,900 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $65,000 |
| US locations | 13 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Smoothie) |
| Headquarters | Dearborn, Michigan |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Franchising since | 2023 |
How does the VARA Juice investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
VARA Juice's minimum investment of $289,850 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 620 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $25,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, VARA Juice belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the VARA Juice FDD?
Verify six parts of the VARA Juice 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 VARA Juice 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 VARA Juice?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to VARA Juice:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill | $14,000 to $30,000 | $289,900 to $623,300 |
| Pizza Twist | $30,000 | $289,500 to $551,200 |
| 55 Curry Franchising | $35,000 | $289,380 to $819,300 |
| Go Go Curry | $35,000 | $289,380 to $819,300 |
| Chocolate Works | $50,000 | $290,500 to $456,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a VARA Juice franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a VARA Juice franchise ranges from $289,850 to $475,900, including a franchise fee of $25,000, 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 VARA Juice franchise?
VARA Juice 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 VARA Juice locations are there?
VARA Juice reported 13 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 VARA Juice been franchising?
VARA Juice started offering franchises in 2023 after the company was founded in 2019.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. VARA Juice and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by VARA Juice. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.