Curry Up
Curry Up Now offers franchises for fast-casual restaurants serving innovative Indian-style cuisine with a twist, including signature dishes like tikka masala burritos, deconstructed samosas, sexy fries (Indian-inspired poutine), appetizers, desserts, and beverages, with options for smaller outlets or larger ones including a 'Mortar & Pestle' cocktail bar. The business model involves dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering services in high-traffic locations such as strip malls, shopping centers, and free-standing sites, supported by a comprehensive system of recipes, operations, training, and marketing. It targets customers of all ages who enjoy ethnic food in the developing market for quality Indian fast-casual dining, competing with various restaurant chains.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% creative marketing + $500/mo POS maintenance + $950/mo spice inventory + other fixed monthly fees (music, inspections, mystery shops, etc.) totaling approx. $2,100-$2,900/mo
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Curry Up Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Curry Up Current | $312K – $1.7M | $35K | 6.0% | 11 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Curry Up franchisees (2019 – 2022)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
10 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Curry Up franchise ranges from $312,400 to $1,675,700. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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