How many TASTE BUDS KITCHEN franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, TASTE BUDS KITCHEN has 12 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2013.

Can you get an SBA loan for a TASTE BUDS KITCHEN franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for TASTE BUDS KITCHEN franchises. Historical data shows 6 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for TASTE BUDS KITCHEN franchisees, with an average loan amount of $261,133. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is TASTE BUDS KITCHEN a good franchise to buy?

TASTE BUDS KITCHEN shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

TASTE BUDS KITCHEN

FDD Year:

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.

Locations

$426K–$550K

Investment

Since 2013

Franchising

ServicesChester, MDtastebudskitchen.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$425,750 – $549,650

Low: $425,750High: $549,650

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

8.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$425 – $425

Item 6 of FDD

8% royalty + 1.5% brand development fund + $425/mo technology fee

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	$426K – $550K	$50K	8.0%	12
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	$254K – $581K	$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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2KS

3MA

4IL

5PA

6RI

7MO

8CO

9FL

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for TASTE BUDS KITCHEN franchisees (2017 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$261,133

Total Volume

$1.6M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

29 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a TASTE BUDS KITCHEN franchise ranges from $425,750 to $549,650. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.