How much does it cost to open a Paik's Noodle franchise?

The total initial investment for a Paik's Noodle franchise ranges from $349,000 to $474,000. This includes the franchise fee of $35,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Paik's Noodle franchise?

Paik's Noodle franchisees pay a 4.0% royalty fee and a 1.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Paik's Noodle franchise?

Paik's Noodle does not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their FDD. Revenue and profitability figures are not publicly available from the franchisor.

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Paik's Noodle Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$349,000 – $474,000

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Royalty Rate

4.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $349,000 High: $474,000

The total initial investment to open a Paik's Noodle franchise ranges from $349,000 to $474,000, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $35,000.

Midpoint estimate: $411,500

Franchise Fee

$35,000

One-time initial fee

The Paik's Noodle franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Paik's Noodle brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

4.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

1.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 5.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty Fee	4.0	PCT	Payable on or before Tuesday each week based on Net Sales during prior Monday-Sunday. Payment required by electronic funds transfer (EFT). Net Sales includes all revenues from restaurant operations including catering, delivery, gift card redemptions, excluding gift card initial sales/reloading, coupon discounts, refunds, employee meals, and equipment sales.
Advertising Contribution	1.0	PCT	Currently 0% of Net Sales. Franchisor may reduce or increase up to maximum of 1% of Net Sales on 30 days' written notice. Due and payable same time and manner as Royalty Fee. Spent directly by the Ad Fund.
Local Advertising Fee	1.0	PCT	To be spent directly by franchisee for local advertising activities. Must spend this amount for promoting marketing and sales in local area in addition to Marketing Fees.
Security Deposit	15000.0	FIXED	Partial security for payment of amounts due to franchisor or affiliates. If applied, franchisee must replenish to $15,000. Refundable upon termination or expiration without interest less any deductions for payments owed.
Promotions	N/A	VARIABLE	Costs for counter cards, posters, banners, signs, photographs, give-away items and gift cards. Franchisor may charge costs plus reasonable administrative fee. Franchisee participates at own cost in promotional programs applicable to System or specific advertising market areas.
Replacement Manager Initial Training Fee	300.0	FIXED	Currently $300 per day based on current rate. Due before attending training. Only applies if franchisee hires additional managers after Restaurant opens.
On-Site Training and Assistance	50.0	FIXED	Based on current rate. Due on invoice. Franchisee can request on-site training and assistance above required training. Provided on as-available basis; franchisor has no obligation to provide.
Additional Training	50.0	FIXED	Based on current rate. Due on invoice. Applies if franchisee requests additional training (more than 4 people) or if franchisor determines additional training necessary (deficiencies, law changes). Includes travel, lodging, meals and living expenses.
Adulteration, Dilution or Failure of Sanitation Inspection Fee	3000.0	FIXED	Up to $3,000 per visit plus expenses including attorneys' fees. Due on invoice. Only charged if same violation found at second inspection within one year. Currently only charged for major violations that jeopardize health, safety and/or brand.
Interest	1.0	PCT	1% per month or maximum legal interest rate, whichever applies. Due on invoice. Applied to any amounts past due to franchisor or affiliates.
Transfer Fee	50.0	PCT	Due at least 30 days before transfer. Franchise Agreement defines what events constitute 'transfer' requiring payment of fee.
Renewal Fee	50.0	PCT	Due before signing renewal Franchise Agreement. To qualify: (i) must be in substantial compliance during Term, (ii) must agree to make capital expenditures to materially remodel, refurbish, and renovate Restaurant to then-current Standards before new term begins.
Relocation Fee	3000.0	FIXED	Due upon franchisor's approval of relocation plans submitted by franchisee.
Supplier Evaluation Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Due when approval of alternate supplier is requested by franchisee. Covers costs of evaluating, testing and inspecting new suppliers, products and/or services proposed by franchisee.
Indemnification	N/A	VARIABLE	Due as incurred. Franchisee indemnifies franchisor from certain losses and expenses under Franchise Agreement.
Attorneys' Fees	N/A	VARIABLE	Due as incurred. If franchisor wins proceedings on agreement, or becomes party to litigation/insolvency proceedings for franchise, franchisee must pay reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs. If termination for default, franchisee pays all expenses including reasonable attorneys' and experts' fees.
Audit	N/A	VARIABLE	Due on invoice. If audit finds Net Sales understated by 2.0% or more, franchisee must reimburse all reasonable expenses connected to audit, review or examination including reasonable accounting and attorneys' fees.
Updating or reconstruction of your Restaurant	N/A	VARIABLE	Due as needed. Estimated range $10,000 to $100,000 but could be higher depending on age, condition and size. Paid to contractors or franchisor as applicable. Must extensively renovate to then-current standards if directed, but not more than once every 7 years.
Updating and Maintaining computer systems; Systems Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Due as needed. Paid to contractors or franchisor as applicable. Must purchase and install computers and software to keep pace with technology and requirements. Franchisor may charge reasonable systems fee for modifications, enhancements and other maintenance and support services.
EFT NSF Fee	100.0	FIXED	Due on notice following dishonor or incompletion of payment. Franchisee reimburses amount franchisor is charged by financial institution, and pays $75 (note: document states $100 but remarks mention $75) to compensate time and administrative attention. Applies to each dishonored check, ACH debit, EFT, credit/wire transfer or other payment form not honored or completed.

What You Get

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

N/A

Net Unit Growth

-15 units

From 2022 to 2025

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	15	—	—	—	15
2023	15	—	—	—	20
2024	20	—	—	—	28
2025	—	+2	—	—	—

Is a Paik's Noodle Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Paik's Noodle franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

65/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

N/A

Insufficient data

Risk Level

N/A

Insufficient data

Paik's Noodle shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.