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How Much Does a Desi District Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Desi District franchise costs between $12,280 and $14,180 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$12,280

Minimum Investment

$14,180

Maximum Investment

$30,000

Franchise Fee

Desi District Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000

Fee Range $22,500 – $40,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $10,000

Desi District Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Desi District franchise, as reported in the 2024 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $10,000

Transfer fee $10,000

Real Estate $0

Equipment & Assets $100 – $2,000

Software subscription $100 – $2,000

Training $350

Replacement / Additional Training fee $350

Working Capital & Reserves $0

Other Costs $1,830

Special support fee $600

Special inspection fee $600

Non-compliance fee $500

Late fee $100

Insufficient funds fee $30

Royalty $0

Market Cooperative Contribution $0

Local Marketing/Required Spending $0

Third party vendors $0

Reimbursement $0

Costs of collection $0

Customer complaint resolution $0

Records audit $0

Non-compliance cure costs and fee $0

Liquidated damages $0

Indemnity $0

Prevailing party's legal costs $0

Total Estimated Investment $12,280 – $14,180

How Does Desi District Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Desi District's minimum investment of $12,280 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$12,280

Desi District Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$14,180

Desi District Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Desi District?

The total startup cost for a Desi District franchise ranges from $12,280 to $14,180, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $1,830 to $1,830.

How much is the Desi District franchise fee?

The Desi District franchise fee is $30,000, with a range of $22,500 to $40,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2024 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Desi District a good investment?

Desi District requires a total franchise investment of $12,280 to $14,180 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 84/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Desi District franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Desi District franchise owner make?

Desi District franchise locations report median gross sales of $2,567,600 per the 2024 FDD Item 19. See our Desi District franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.