KONALA franchise
2026 filing · October 12, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
KONALA at a glance
A drive-thru fast-food restaurant serving protein bowls and salads. At the end of 2026 there were 5 KONALA locations in the US, 1 franchised and 4 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Franchisor
- Konala Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $552K–$1.27M
- An end-cap, conversion or free-standing drive-thru, excluding site costs
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of weekly net sales, paid weekly, plus 2% to the brand development fund (up to 4%) and at least $35,000 on grand opening advertising
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of weekly net sales, paid weekly; it can rise to 4%
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2026
- 5
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 1
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2024–2026
- States
- 3
- Most in Idaho, Washington and Utah
Support and records
From Konala Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; revenue and net loss from its audited financial statements, page 198; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Franchisor revenue is the company that sells the franchises (royalties, fees and anything else it earns), not what a location makes.
Where it ranks
KONALA among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | KONALA | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $909,000 | Costs more than 81% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 5 | Fewer than 71% of franchises |
How much a KONALA franchise costs
Opening an end-cap, conversion or free-standing drive-thru, excluding site costs costs an estimated $552,000 to $1,266,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements or building construction costs ($200,000 to $650,000) and furniture, fixtures, equipment, and smallwares ($150,000 to $200,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | ||
| Lease, Utility and Security Deposits | $5,000 | $20,000 | |
| Rent (3 Months) | $15,000 | $60,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements or Building Construction Costs | $200,000 | $650,000 | |
| Architectural and Engineering Fees | $10,000 | $60,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, and Smallwares | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
| POS/Technology Setup (hardware + software) | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
| Professional Fees (legal, accounting, etc.) | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Initial Inventory (food and packaging) | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
| Insurance Premiums | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Inspections | $2,000 | $20,000 | |
| Training (travel and lodging) | $15,000 | $30,000 | |
| Leadership/Manger Training (3rd Party) | $3,000 | $10,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $35,000 | $65,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $35,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $552,000 | $1,266,000 | |
Source: Konala Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 20
KONALA franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Konala Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of weekly net sales, paid weekly, plus 2% to the brand development fund (up to 4%) and at least $35,000 on grand opening advertising. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of weekly net sales, paid weekly; it can rise to 4%. |
| Technology Fee | Currently, 0.25% of monthly Net Sales. |
| Additional Training Assistance | $600 per day, per trainer, plus travel and related expenses. |
| Local Marketing | The greater of (i) $850 per month, or (ii) 1% of monthly Net Sales. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Konala Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures KONALA publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
- Average net sales
- $1,752,414
- Median net sales
- $1,593,490
Yearly figures for July 2025 to June 2026, covering affiliate-owned restaurants, year to June 30, 2026. The average is about 1.9 times the midpoint of the cost to open.
Sales are what a location takes in before rent, payroll, royalties and other costs, not what its owner keeps.
Source: Konala Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, pages 54–61
SBA loans to KONALA franchisees
Lenders approved 4 SBA 7(a) loans for KONALA franchisees from 2025 to 2026, $3.58M in all. None has been paid off or charged off yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How KONALA compares
Of the 309 fast food franchises on this site, KONALA is the 234th cheapest to open and the 225th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | KONALA | Typical fast food brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $552K | $353K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $1.27M | $786K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 5 | 23 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 189 of 309 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 309 brands in fast food franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 3 | +1 | −1 |
| 2026 | 1 (+1) | 4 | +1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. Years end June 30.
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Source: Konala Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 62
Where KONALA locations are
At the end of 2026, KONALA had locations in 3 states. The most are in Idaho, Washington and Utah.
- Idaho2
- Washington2
- Utah1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Washington | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Utah | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Konala Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 63
Who owns KONALA?
KONALA franchises are sold by Konala Franchising LLC.
From Konala Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Konala Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
KONALA filings
The figures on this page come from Konala Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing, issued October 12, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | October 12, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2024–2026 |
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