Kung Fu Tea vs Auntie Anne's: franchise cost side by side
Auntie Anne's is the cheaper of the two to open, from $157,795; Kung Fu Tea starts at $169,000.
Every figure comes from the brand's FDD, the disclosure file it must hand you before you sign.
Auntie Anne's is the cheaper to open, from $157,795.
Kung Fu Tea starts at $169,000, the lowest cost to open given in each FDD.
| From each FDD |  Kung Fu Tea |  Auntie Anne's |
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| Total cost to open | $169,000 to $378,000 | $157,795 to $835,500 |
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| Upfront fee | $37,000 | $35,500 |
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| Royalty (ongoing fee) | 4% of gross sales | 7% of net sales |
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| Marketing fund | 2% of gross sales | 2% of net sales (3% for street locations) |
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| Published sales | None published | $792,496 a year (average of 489 locations, 2025) |
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| Outlets | 344 franchised, 2 company | 1,236 franchised, 11 company |
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| Year filed | 2026 | 2026 |
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Read the full figures on the Kung Fu Tea franchise page and the Auntie Anne's franchise page, or read how to compare franchise costs.
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