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Konala
Konala franchises healthier fast-food restaurants specializing in protein bowls, salads, side dishes, fresh fruit, craft sodas, and related food and beverage products, typically featuring drive-thru, walk-up windows, or limited seating in high-traffic locations. The franchisor's business model involves selling franchises and providing ongoing support including training, operations, advertising, purchasing, and promotional assistance to franchisees. It targets health-conscious consumers seeking quick, nutritious meals, competing with other fast-casual and fast-food establishments.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% brand development fund + 0.25% technology fee + greater of $850/mo or 1% local marketing
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 3 Affiliate-Owned Locations for the six-month period starting on January 24, 2025, and ending July 24, 2025.
* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue are taken directly from Part II, which presents aggregated data for all three Affiliate-Owned Locations for the six-month period (January 24, 2025, through July 24, 2025). For average gross profit, average EBITDA (Corporate Unit Level EBITDA), and average net profit (Franchisee Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA), the following calculations were performed: 1. The 6-month Net Sales for each individual Affiliate-Owned Location (Location 1: $1,059,252.99; Location 2: $890,218.76; Location 3: $1,262,933.99) were extracted from the Part II table. 2. The 'Net Sales %' for 'Food' (Cost of Goods Sold), 'Corporate Unit Level EBITDA', and 'Franchisee Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA' were extracted from the detailed Part I tables for each location. It was assumed that these percentages (from Location 1 & 2's 1-year data and Location 3's 6-month data) are representative and can be applied to each location's 6-month Net Sales figures to estimate their absolute dollar amounts for the 6-month period. 3. Gross Profit for each location was calculated as Net Sales * (1 - COGS %). 4. Corporate Unit Level EBITDA for each location was calculated as Net Sales * Corporate Unit Level EBITDA %. 5. Franchisee Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA (Net Profit) for each location was calculated as Net Sales * Franchisee Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA %. 6. The resulting dollar amounts for Gross Profit, Corporate Unit Level EBITDA, and Franchisee Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA were then averaged across the three locations to get the overall averages. EBITDA margin percentage was calculated by dividing the average EBITDA by the average gross revenue.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,070,802
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Unlock financial performance dataKonala Franchise Analysis
In the booming fast-casual space targeting health nuts with protein bowls and craft sodas, Konala's fresh 2025 FDD drops some eye-opening Item 19 stats on revenues from its handful of spots. Yet a single SBA loan and zero EBITDA margins raise eyebrows about profitability right out of the gate. What hidden risks lurk for investors eyeing this drive-thru newcomer?
Item 7 lays out a hefty $567,000-$851,000 initial investment for buildout in high-traffic spots, topped by a $40,000 franchise fee. Ongoing fees hit 6% royalty, 2% brand fund, 0.25% tech fee, and local marketing at the greater of $850/month or 1% of sales—pushing total outflows toward 9-10% of revenue. Item 19 shines with average gross sales of $1,070,802 and median $1,059,253 across units, but that 0% EBITDA margin screams high costs eating every dime of top-line growth, leaving slim pickings for owners after expenses.
Launched in 2024 from Post Falls, ID, with just 3 corporate locations and plans for only 3 new units, Konala's tiny footprint signals ramp-up mode amid fast-casual competition. One SBA loan averaging $1,187,000 hints at big capital needs but no default flags yet. For risk-tolerant investors chasing $1M+ sales potential, the novelty offers upside if margins improve; otherwise, the zero profitability and newness make it a high-stakes bet over established players.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Konala Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Konala Current | $567K – $851K | $40K | 6.0% | 0 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $529K – $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 (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Konala franchisees (2025 – 2025)
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.
1 SBA loans on record
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Konala franchise ranges from $567,000 to $851,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.