What is the Citadel Panda Express, Inc. franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Citadel Panda Express, Inc. is $25K, as disclosed in Item 5 of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What are the ongoing royalty fees for Citadel Panda Express, Inc.?

Citadel Panda Express, Inc. charges a royalty of 8% or minimum $4,000, as disclosed in Item 6 of the 2025 FDD.

What is the Citadel Panda Express, Inc. renewal fee?

The renewal fee for Citadel Panda Express, Inc. is $10K, paid at the end of each 10-year agreement term, as disclosed in Item 10 of the FDD.

Citadel Panda Express, Inc.

Food & Beverage 2025 FDD

Franchise Fee Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee (Item 5)

FDD Item 5

Franchise Fee

$25K

Paid at signing, before opening

Industry Average

$38K

Food & Beverage sector avg (351 franchises)

Fee Percentile

13th

Below-average fee vs. peers

Citadel Panda Express, Inc.'s franchise fee is below the Food & Beverage industry average of $38K.

Ongoing Royalty & Advertising Fees (Item 6)

FDD Item 6

Royalty Rate

8% or minimum $4,000

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 8% or minimum $4,000 royalty rate. These are separate from other operating costs and the initial investment.

Renewal Fee (Item 10)

FDD Item 10

Renewal Fee

$10K

Paid at end of each 10-year agreement term

Agreement Term

10 years

Initial franchise agreement length

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 Citadel Panda Express, Inc. franchise. Factor this into your exit strategy and overall investment analysis.

Fee Summary

Fee Type	FDD Item	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	Item 5	$25K
Royalty Rate	Item 6	8% or minimum $4,000
Advertising Fund	Item 6	Not disclosed
Renewal Fee	Item 10	$10K
Transfer Fee	Item 17	$10K

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The fees above are just one component of the full investment picture. See the Citadel Panda Express, Inc. 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.