The Kati Roll Company franchise
2026 filing · April 30, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
The Kati Roll Company at a glance
A fast-casual Indian restaurant serving kati rolls, rice bowls, lassis and sides. At the end of 2025 there were 6 The Kati Roll Company locations in the US, 2 franchised and 4 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Franchisor
- TKRC Franchising Company, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 750–1,250 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $395K–$830K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of weekly gross revenues, with a $650 weekly minimum after year one, paid weekly, plus 2% to the brand fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 50% of the then- current franchise fee
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 6
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 2
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- +2
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 2
- Most in New York and Texas
From TKRC Franchising Company, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
The Kati Roll Company among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | The Kati Roll Company | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $612,250 | Costs more than 71% 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 | 6 | Fewer than 69% of franchises |
How much a The Kati Roll Company franchise costs
Opening one The Kati Roll Company costs an estimated $394,500 to $830,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are construction & leasehold improvements ($150,000 to $300,000) and furniture, equipment and signage ($130,000 to $240,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | ||
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Lease Deposit | $10,000 | $80,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Construction & Leasehold Improvements | $150,000 | $300,000 | |
| Furniture, Equipment and Signage | $130,000 | $240,000 | |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $8,500 | $20,000 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Initial Local Advertising Campaign | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Computer and POS System | $3,000 | $8,000 | |
| Insurance (3 months) | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Blueprints, Designs and Plans | $5,000 | $25,000 | |
| Alarm, Office Supplies and Equipment | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Promotional Materials | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Accountant and Attorney Fees | $3,000 | $15,000 | |
| Pre-Opening Labor/Recruiting & Training Costs | $6,000 | $10,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $20,000 | $45,000 | |
| Total | $394,500 | $830,000 | |
Source: TKRC Franchising Company, LLC, 2026 filing, page 21
The Kati Roll Company franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: TKRC Franchising Company, LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of weekly gross revenues, with a $650 weekly minimum after year one, paid weekly, plus 2% to the brand fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue. |
| Point of Sale (“POS”) System | $500 |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then- current franchise fee |
| Refresher Training | Up to $1,000 per person, plus expenses |
| Local Advertising Requirement | 1% of Gross Revenues |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: TKRC Franchising Company, LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Kati Roll Company publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: TKRC Franchising Company, LLC, 2026 filing, page 56
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $840K–$1.5M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How The Kati Roll Company compares
Of the 813 restaurant franchises on this site, The Kati Roll Company is the 385th cheapest to open and the 519th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | The Kati Roll Company | Typical restaurant brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $395K | $408K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $830K | $866K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 5% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 6 | 14 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 474 of 813 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 813 brands in restaurant franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 (+2) | 4 | +2 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: TKRC Franchising Company, LLC, 2026 filing, page 58
Where The Kati Roll Company locations are
At the end of 2025, The Kati Roll Company had locations in 2 states. The most are in New York and Texas.
- New York4
- Texas2
Source: TKRC Franchising Company, LLC, 2026 filing, page 58
Who owns The Kati Roll Company?
The Kati Roll Company franchises are sold by TKRC Franchising Company, LLC.
From TKRC Franchising Company, 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: TKRC Franchising Company, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
The Kati Roll Company filings
The figures on this page come from TKRC Franchising Company, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 30, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 30, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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