Kahala Brands
9311 E. Via De Ventura
Kahala Franchising is an Arizona limited liability company which was formed on December 29, 2008 for the purpose of owning all of the intellectual property assets and franchising business of Kahala Franchising’s affiliate and predecessor, Kahala Franchise Corp. Their parent company is Kahala Brands, Ltd., which is a Delaware corporation. Kahala Brands was formerly known as Kahala Corp. but changed its name to Kahala Brands in December 2014. Prior to that, Kahala Corp. was a Florida corporation and was redomiciled in Delaware on December 31, 2012. The parent company of Kahala Brands is USKAL Corporation LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The principal place of business of USKAL is 210 Shields Court, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 8V2.
If you qualify, you may (i) construct a new Blimpie restaurant; (ii) purchase one of our Blimpie franchises by acquiring an existing business from another franchisee or from us; or (iii) convert all of your existing retail operations from another brand to our Blimpie brand. The business you will operate is a single traditional or non-traditional Blimpie restaurant specializing in fresh deli sandwiches, salads, and other food and beverage items, at a specific location approved by us, and using the trademarks Blimpie® , Blimpie Subs & Salads® , and other trademarks, trade names, service marks, logotypes, and other commercial symbols we adopt and authorize. A “traditional” Blimpie restaurant is a restaurant that is easily accessible by the general public, such as a free-standing building, inline retail shop, lifestyle shopping center and street front location. A traditional Blimpie restaurant normally offers a full Blimpie menu. A “non-traditional” Blimpie restaurant is a restaurant that may be located within another business or operated in conjunction with another business, like a convenience store, office building, department store, general merchandise retailer, hospital, stadium, university food service facility, airport, amusement park, sports or entertainment venue, train station, travel plaza, toll roads, cafeteria, military base, movie theater, hotel, casino or high school or college campus or any other location where it may succeed as a complement to the primary business of the host facility, or may be located in a nontraditional marketplace (in franchisor’s sole discretion), or a unique or special venue that we obtain through our relationship with a national or regional host facility. A host facility is referred to as a “Host/Authority” in this Disclosure Document. A non-traditional restaurant may require and/or authorize adjustments to the approved product line that may expand upon or diminish the then current standard full menu offering. A restaurant in a host facility may be required to offer and sell the approved product line under different specifications from other Blimpie restaurants if required by a Host/Authority. All restaurants, whether traditional or non-traditional, must be developed and operated to our specifications and standards, and sell only those products that we authorize. A Blimpie restaurant, whether traditional or non-traditional, is also referred to as the “Franchised Business.” Blimpie restaurants serve the general public, and people of all ages consume the products offered by Blimpie restaurants. Most Blimpie restaurants may be operated throughout the year; however, sales may fluctuate during the year. You will have to compete with other restaurants, fast food outlets, supermarkets and other food retailers located in your venue or market area. Some of your competitors may include Blimpie restaurants operated by other franchisees or by our affiliates. The extent to which you may succeed at any particular location cannot be predicted. Because of the highly competitive nature of the business involved, successful operation of the Blimpie restaurant will depend in part upon the best efforts, capabilities, management, and efficient operation by the franchisee; as well as the general economic trend and other local marketing conditions. You must comply with all federal, state, and local laws that regulate commerce in general and the food service industry in particular. In addition to laws and regulations that apply to businesses and restaurant operations generally, Blimpie Franchised Businesses are subject to: (i) federal, state, and local health codes regarding health, sanitation, and food safety and (ii) menu labeling and nutrition laws.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
5/10
Franchise Attrition
1/10
Investment Accessibility
8/10
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $29,520 Maximum: $53,900
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $242,270 Maximum: $564,200
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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