Kitchen Guard Franchise
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What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Total initial investment | $210,486 | $285,883 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
Costs more to open than 24% of food and beverage franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (372 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? Yes
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Openings, closures & reacquisitions
The numbers ranking sites don't show — straight from the brand's filings
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Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a Kitchen Guard Franchise franchise cost?
Kitchen Guard Franchise's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $210K–$286K. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital. The initial franchise fee itself is $49,000, and is included in that range.
What royalty does Kitchen Guard Franchise charge?
Kitchen Guard Franchise charges a continuing royalty of Royalty 8% - 10%, disclosed in Item 6. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
Does Kitchen Guard Franchise disclose earnings (Item 19)?
Yes. Kitchen Guard Franchise makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. Item 19 is optional under the FTC Franchise Rule, and gross revenue is not profit — it is stated before royalties, rent, staff and every other cost.
How many Kitchen Guard Franchise locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), Kitchen Guard Franchise opened 64, closed 0, terminated 0 franchised outlets, ending the year with 76. Averaged over three years, 0.0% of the system turned over annually — outlets closed, terminated, not renewed or reacquired. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.
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