U.S. investment-cost page
Use this page when you want the opening-budget conversation without the rest of the profile noise. It keeps the latest disclosed fee stack, the startup range, and a visible U.S. peer sample in one place.
Startup range
$4,981,000 - $16,421,775
Latest public range from the brand-level filing data.
Franchise fee
$45,000
The fee that opens the door, not the whole build-out.
Latest filing year
2025
Use the year to judge how stale the cost line items are.
Visible stores
426
The public footprint gives context for how mature the brand is.
Cost stack
Franchise fee
Estimated startup range
Total initial cost
Interior build-out
Training fee
Deposit and other costs
Read this carefully
The startup range is a budget range, not a promise. Landlord requirements, construction scope, local labor, working capital, and opening inventory can all push the real number higher. Where the filing is detailed, the breakdown above shows the line items that are usually worth pressure-testing first.
Context
KOA is a stronger investment question when you treat the fee stack as a cash planning tool, not a shorthand for all-in capital. If the budget is tight, the first place to look is usually build-out scope and working capital, not the headline franchise fee.
Industry
Hospitality
Peer sample
3 of 40 display-ready brands
Sample range
$1,013,800 - $149,805,755
Sample read
This brand sits above the visible peer median on opening spend.
Methodology note
The main profile page mixes identity, footprint, and cost signals. This page separates the capital question so it is easy to compare brands without losing the fee stack, the filing year, or the peer context that determines whether the number is actually reasonable.
Disclosure note
Public cost data can be incomplete or inconsistent across filings. Treat this page as a starting point for underwriting, not a substitute for the actual franchise disclosure document or local diligence.
Last public cost year: 2025 · Registration expires: April 29, 2026
Nearby comparables
These visible peers sit closest to KOA on opening-budget context, so they are the fastest way to pressure-test whether this brand is actually cheap, median, or expensive inside its category.
FAQ
KOA currently shows a public startup range of $4,981,000 - $16,421,775 from the 2025 filing. Use the filing year to judge how current the number is before you underwrite the deal.
No. The franchise fee is only one line item. Build-out, equipment, working capital, training, deposit requirements, and other opening costs can move the real budget well beyond the headline fee.
Start with the startup midpoint, then check whether KOA sits below, near, or above the visible peer median in Hospitality. After that, compare store counts, contract terms, and disclosure freshness before narrowing the shortlist.