What is the Chatime Franchise LLC franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Chatime Franchise LLC is $55K, as disclosed in Item 5 of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What are the ongoing royalty fees for Chatime Franchise LLC?

Chatime Franchise LLC charges a royalty of an undisclosed rate plus an ad fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales, as disclosed in Item 6 of the 2025 FDD.

What is the Chatime Franchise LLC renewal fee?

Chatime Franchise LLC does not separately itemize a renewal fee in the 2025 FDD. Review the franchise agreement for renewal terms.

Chatime Franchise LLC

Food & Beverage 2025 FDD

Franchise Fee Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee (Item 5)

FDD Item 5

Franchise Fee

$55K

Paid at signing, before opening

Industry Average

$38K

Food & Beverage sector avg (351 franchises)

Fee Percentile

91th

Above-average fee vs. peers

Chatime Franchise LLC's franchise fee is above the Food & Beverage industry average of $38K.

Ongoing Royalty & Advertising Fees (Item 6)

FDD Item 6

Royalty Rate

Not disclosed

Ad Fund / Marketing Fee

2% of Gross Sales

Contributed to brand advertising fund

Combined Ongoing Fee Impact

On a hypothetical $500,000 annual revenue unit, a franchisee would pay approximately ad fund contributions each year based on the 2% of Gross Sales ad fund 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

$10K

Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner

A transfer fee of $10K applies when you sell your Chatime Franchise LLC franchise. Factor this into your exit strategy and overall investment analysis.

Fee Summary

Fee Type	FDD Item	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	Item 5	$55K
Royalty Rate	Item 6	Not disclosed
Advertising Fund	Item 6	2% of Gross Sales
Renewal Fee	Item 10	Not disclosed
Transfer Fee	Item 17	$10K

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

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Data shown is extracted from the 2025 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.