What is the American Kolache franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for American Kolache is $39K, as disclosed in Item 5 of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What are the ongoing royalty fees for American Kolache?

American Kolache charges a royalty of 6% of Gross Sales, as disclosed in Item 6 of the 2024 FDD.

What is the American Kolache renewal fee?

American Kolache does not separately itemize a renewal fee in the 2024 FDD. Review the franchise agreement for renewal terms.

American Kolache Franchise Fees

Food & Beverage FDD 2024

Data extracted from American Kolache's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436.

Overview Financials Fees Growth Territory Litigation Legal Questions

American Kolache franchise at a glance — core figures from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document:

Investment (Item 7): $233K - $371K
Franchise fee: $39K
Royalty: 6% of Gross Sales
Franchised units: 5
Item 19 earnings: Disclosed

▪

This data is from the 2024 FDD, 2 years old. Fees, unit counts, litigation, and other terms may have changed — always request the current FDD directly from American Kolache before making investment decisions.

American Kolache Franchise Fees Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee (Item 5)

FDD Item 5

Franchise Fee

$39K

Paid at signing, before opening

Industry Average

$37K

Food & Beverage sector avg (749 franchises)

Fee Percentile

54th

Above-average fee vs. peers

American Kolache's franchise fee is above the Food & Beverage industry average of $37K.

Ongoing Royalty & Advertising Fees (Item 6)

FDD Item 6

Royalty Rate

6% of Gross Sales

Paid on gross sales, ongoing

Ad Fund / Marketing Fee

Not disclosed

Combined Ongoing Fee Impact

On a hypothetical $500,000 annual revenue unit, a franchisee would pay approximately royalties each year based on the 6% of Gross Sales royalty rate. These are separate from other operating costs and the initial investment.

Renewal Fee (Item 10)

FDD Item 10

Renewal Fee

Not disclosed

Paid to renew the franchise agreement

Renewal fee not separately itemized in this FDD. Review the full franchise agreement for renewal terms and any applicable fees.

Transfer Fee (Item 17)

FDD Item 17

Transfer Fee

Not disclosed

Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner

Transfer fee not itemized in this FDD. Contact the franchisor directly for current transfer terms.

Fee Summary

Fee Type	FDD Item	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	Item 5	$39K
Royalty Rate	Item 6	6% of Gross Sales
Advertising Fund	Item 6	Not disclosed
Renewal Fee	Item 10	Not disclosed
Transfer Fee	Item 17	Not disclosed

Looking for Total Investment Data?

The fees above are just one component of the full investment picture. See the American Kolache Financials page for the complete Item 7 investment range, financial requirements, and Item 19 earnings data.

View Financials & Investment Data

Unlock the Complete American Kolache Fee Summary

See every fee in one table — franchise fee, royalty, ad fund, renewal, and transfer costs with FDD item references.

Free — no credit card required. We respect your privacy.

Get the Complete American Kolache FDD Analysis

Everything a franchise attorney would review — powered by AI, emailed when it's ready.

Not sure American Kolache is the one?

Answer five questions and get matched against 2,000+ analyzed FDDs — including every Food & Beverage brand we cover. Free, no account needed.

Find My Match →

Data shown is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.