About The Fresh Monkee Franchise
The Fresh Monkee is a smoothie and health food franchise offering protein shakes, smoothie bowls, fresh juices, and nutritious snacks.
The brand focuses on clean ingredients and functional nutrition, catering to fitness enthusiasts and health conscious consumers who want quick, tasty meals that support their wellness goals.
The Fresh Monkee has been franchising since 2022.
The Fresh Monkee Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$155K
Average Investment
$236K
Maximum Investment
$317K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 3% of Gross Sales during the first six months of operations; and 6% of Gross Sales beginning in your 7th month of operations and thereafter. of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently, not collected; up to 2% of Gross Sales (National Advertising and Marketing Fund Contribution). 2% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising, Marketing, and Promotional Expenditure). | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $155,200 – $317,200 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $155K–$317K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (3% of Gross Sales during the first six months of operations; and 6% of Gross Sales beginning in your 7th month of operations and thereafter.) and marketing fee (Currently, not collected; up to 2% of Gross Sales (National Advertising and Marketing Fund Contribution). 2% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising, Marketing, and Promotional Expenditure).) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Travel/Living Expenses While Training | $500 | $4,000 |
| Real estate/rent and deposit (3 months) | $0 | $15,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $40,000 | $125,000 |
| Equipment and Small Wares | $25,000 | $40,000 |
| Mill Work and Furniture | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Signage | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Business Management and Technology System & Technology Fee | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Office Supplies | $200 | $300 |
| Licenses and Permits | $500 | $1,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $3,500 |
| Insurance | $500 | $3,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $15,000 | $25,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 10% of the amount of the future, then applicable system franchise fee or $5,000, whichever is greater. |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $450 per month. |
| Audit Fee | The costs of the audit |
| Late fee | 10% of the amount due |
| Interest on late payments | 1.5% per month |
| Additional training fee | Then-current fee, which will not exceed $500 per day |
| Pre-Opening Additional Initial Training Fees | $1,000 per additional trainee plus your out-of-pocket expenses, including transportation, food and lodging. |
| Post-Opening Additional Initial Training Fees | Our out-of-pocket expenses, for transportation, food and lodging for each of our employees who provide Post-Opening Training at your Restaurant location. |
| Alternative Supplier Evaluation Fees | $500 application fee plus our costs incurred in evaluating the alternative supplier. |
| Sanitation and Food Safety Audits | Cost of the inspection. |
| New Product and Supplier Testing Fees | Actual cost of inspection testing; $500 must be paid as a deposit before facility inspection. |
| Costs and attorneys’ fees, and expert fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Non-Disparagement Violation Fee | $25,000 per occurrence |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Insurance | Will vary according to coverage and area |
| Cooperative Marketing Fees | As determined by us and 50% or more of the participating Restaurants in the Cooperative Marketing Program, not to exceed 2% of Gross Sales. |
| Seminar and Convention Fee | Then-current attendance fee |
| Licenses and permits | Various amounts |
| Temporary Key Manager | Currently, $500 per employee or agent for each full or partial day, plus their travel and living expenses plus our actual costs and expenses. |
| Temporary Management | 5% of the Restaurant’s Gross Sales during the period of management, plus any direct out of pocket costs and expenses. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial Training: 50-80 hours. Onsite Training: 36 hours. |
| Classroom Training | 0 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | Initial Training: 50-80 hours; Onsite Training: 36 hours |
| Training Location | Initial Training: Glastonbury, Connecticut or other designated location; Onsite Training: Franchisee's Restaurant location. |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require additional training programs, not exceeding $500 per training class, plus travel, lodging, and living expenses. These are not expected to require more than two days of classroom or on-the-job training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected, with exceptions for Non-Traditional Sites |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Typically a 3-mile radius around the Restaurant, or 2 blocks to 1 mile in a Central Business District. |
| Description | Franchisees operate within a "Territory" (typically a 3-mile radius, or 2 blocks to 1 mile in a Central Business District) where the franchisor will not establish or license other Fresh Monkee Restaurants, provided the franchisee remains compliant. However, the franchisor reserves the right to open or license "Non-Traditional Sites" (e.g., stadiums, airports, malls) within the franchisee's territory, which are not considered part of the exclusive territory. The franchisor also reserves the right to operate or license other restaurants or businesses with similar products under different marks within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | One additional 10-year term |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must not be in material default, pay renewal fee, maintain possession of premises or secure alternative, refurbish or relocate Restaurant, and execute the then-current standard Franchise Agreement (which may have materially different terms). |
| Transfer Fee | 10% of the future, then applicable system franchise fee or $5,000, whichever is greater. |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisee and owners not in default, proposed transferee meets franchisor's standards, not engaged in competitive business (except other Fresh Monkee Restaurants), signs current FA for remaining or longer term, completes required training, refurbishes Restaurant if requested, and pays transfer fee. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate immediately for material misrepresentation, failure to lease/purchase approved location within 6 months, failure to open within 12 months, bankruptcy/insolvency, abandonment, lease termination without relocation, felony conviction or conduct adversely affecting goodwill, intentional/reckless/grossly negligent under-reporting of royalty sales, violation of restrictive covenants, child labor law violations, failure to pay audit deficiencies, or multiple failures to comply with FA provisions. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the FA, franchisee will not own or be engaged in any protein shake or smoothie establishment, or any business generating 20% or more revenue from combined sales of shakes/smoothies/approved products, or any business providing consulting services or granting franchises for a Competing Business. After termination/expiration, for 2 years, franchisee will not own or be engaged in a Competitive Business within 10 miles of their former Restaurant or any other Fresh Monkee Restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | The Restaurant must be under the personal, on-premises supervision of the franchisee, their Controlling Person, or a trained Key Manager at all times. The Controlling Person must have at least a 40% ownership interest and authority over business decisions. A Key Manager must be appointed to manage day-to-day business. The franchisor does not require the franchisee or Controlling Person to be full-time employees. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase all products and services required for the operation of the Restaurant from suppliers identified and approved by the franchisor, or directly from the franchisor. This includes food and beverage items, menu, dry goods, sauces, raw ingredients, packaging material, promotional items, uniforms, smallwares, computer software and hardware, payroll services, facility services, telephone equipment, services, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment, leasehold improvements, food preparation and storage, supplies, recipes, materials, forms, and other Fresh Monkee® Products. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor may designate itself and/or affiliates as approved or sole suppliers. Franchisor specifies brands and specifications for certain products like beverage ingredients and drinkware. Franchisor reserves the right to designate an exclusive supplier in the future. Franchisees must obtain prior written consent for unapproved suppliers or products, which may involve a $500 application fee and reimbursement for testing costs. Franchisor may revoke approval of suppliers if they no longer meet standards. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor or its affiliates may receive revenues or profits or other material consideration from franchisee purchases from them or other approved suppliers. Franchisor intends to earn revenue from equipment, food products, packaging supplies, and other items. Franchisor may retain rebates or other payments from suppliers. During the 2023 fiscal year, no revenue or rebates were received from franchisee purchases from franchisor, affiliates, or approved/designated suppliers. Franchisor has the right to enter into negotiated pricing arrangements with Approved Suppliers for franchisee benefit, but does not currently receive material benefits from these arrangements. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing arrangements for any purpose in establishing or operating the Restaurant, nor do they guarantee promissory notes, leases, or other obligations. |
The Fresh Monkee Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$595K
Sample Size
5 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
The Fresh Monkee Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Fresh Monkee has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
The Fresh Monkee System Growth
Total Units
6
Franchised
1
Company-Owned
5
The Fresh Monkee currently operates 1 franchised locations and 5 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 2 states: MI, RI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$25K
Net Income
$-236,292
Total Assets
$449K
Audited by SEYMOUR & PERRY, LLC for year ending December 31.
The Fresh Monkee Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Fresh Monkee franchise ranges from $155,200 to $317,200, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Fresh Monkee charges a royalty fee of 3% of Gross Sales during the first six months of operations; and 6% of Gross Sales beginning in your 7th month of operations and thereafter. of gross sales, plus a Currently, not collected; up to 2% of Gross Sales (National Advertising and Marketing Fund Contribution). 2% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising, Marketing, and Promotional Expenditure). contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Fresh Monkee Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from The Fresh Monkee to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, The Fresh Monkee franchise owners report average revenue of $595K. This is based on a sample of 5 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Fresh Monkee has been franchising since 2022. The FDD shows an investment range of $155,200-$317,200, a 3% of Gross Sales during the first six months of operations; and 6% of Gross Sales beginning in your 7th month of operations and thereafter. royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $155,200 to $317,200 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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