Tap Tap franchise
2026 filing · January 27, 2026Shares sales figures
Tap Tap at a glance
A fast-casual restaurant serving acai bowls, tapioca sandwiches, Brazilian gluten-free wraps, cheese-bread paninis, juices, smoothies and coffee. At the end of 2025 there were 4 Tap Tap locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $460K–$766K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus advertising contributions
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 4
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Tap Tap among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Tap Tap | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $613,325 | Costs more than 71% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 4 | Fewer than 74% of franchises |
How much a Tap Tap franchise costs
Opening one Tap Tap costs an estimated $460,350 to $766,300. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($200,000 to $350,000) and kitchen equipment, TV, cameras, and POS system ($80,000 to $125,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | ||
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $3,750 | $4,100 | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits (3 mos.) | $10,000 | $25,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $200,000 | $350,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $25,000 | $40,000 | |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $7,500 | $20,000 | |
| Signage | $5,000 | $12,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $6,000 | $20,000 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $2,000 | $2,500 | |
| Insurance (3 mos.) | $1,600 | $3,200 | |
| Kitchen Equipment, TV, Cameras, and POS System | $80,000 | $125,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $4,500 | ||
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $80,000 | $125,000 | |
| Total | $460,350 | $766,300 | |
Source: Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Tap Tap franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus advertising contributions. |
|---|---|
| POS and Software Fees | Approximately $700 - $800 per month plus transaction costs |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Local Advertising | The greater of 1.5% of Gross Revenues or $1,500 per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Tap Tap publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 41
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $630K–$1.1M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How Tap Tap compares
Of the 60 smoothie franchises on this site, Tap Tap is the 56th cheapest to open and the 50th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Tap Tap | Typical smoothie brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $460K | $227K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $766K | $519K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 4 | 20 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 45 of 60 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 60 brands in smoothie franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: smoothie and juice franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 44
Who owns Tap Tap?
Tap Tap franchises are sold by Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC.
From Tap Tap Franchise Group 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: Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Tap Tap filings
The figures on this page come from Tap Tap Franchise Group LLC’s 2026 filing, issued January 27, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | January 27, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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