TASTE BUDS KITCHEN
Taste Buds Kitchen franchises offer a culinary entertainment and educational experience for kids and families, featuring cooking birthday parties, classes for children (ages 2 to teen) and adults (18+), private events, corporate events, and potentially children's cooking merchandise in a clean and safe kitchen environment. The business operates under a proprietary system including trademarks, methods, techniques, designs, and quality controls, franchised by Taste Buds Kitchen International LLC. The target market includes families, children, adults, and companies within the family recreation, educational, and entertainment industry.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 1.5% brand fund + $425/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Nine (9) franchised locations (Sales Reporting Locations) operating as of December 31, 2024 and open a minimum of 12 months for gross revenue data. Seven (7) of these locations (Sales & Expense Reporting Locations) provided profit and expense data.
* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from segmented data on Page 2, section II.A, based on 9 franchised units (Sales Reporting Locations): (2 units × $1,113,959 + 2 units × $752,576 + 2 units × $629,282 + 3 units × $372,023) / 9 total units = $678,633.67. Average gross profit, average net profit, and EBITDA margin are derived from Table D on Page 4, which is based on 7 franchised units (Sales & Expense Reporting Locations). Average Gross Revenue for these 7 units was $724,442, and Average Food & Event Supplies (COGS) was $59,116, leading to an average gross profit of $665,326. Average net profit is given as 'Net Operating Income' of $204,062, which is defined as Gross Profit minus Expenses (before taxes, depreciation, interest, and owner's compensation). The EBITDA margin is the 'Net Operating Income (%)' of 28%. The median gross revenue of $641,304 is also from this table (7 locations).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How TASTE BUDS KITCHEN Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 76% of Adult Education & Training franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TASTE BUDS KITCHEN Current | $396K – $517K | $50K | 8.0% | 10 |
| HEALTH MART SYSTEMS INC | $262K – $834K | N/A | 0.0% | 4,346 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $12K – $130K | $2K | N/A | 3,855 |
| MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO | $108K – $383K | $10K | N/A | 1,502 |
| UBREAKIFIX BY ASURION | $151K – $448K | $40K | 7.0% | 551 |
| Best Brains | $50K – $134K | $15K | 14.0% | 162 |
Adult Education & Training Average 17 franchises | $253K – $579K | $36K | 8.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Adult Education & Training franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for TASTE BUDS KITCHEN franchisees (2017 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
19 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 TASTE BUDS KITCHEN franchise ranges from $396,200 to $516,800. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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