Oakberry
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Oakberry franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Oakberry USA LLC franchise specializes in açaí bowls and smoothies, capitalizing on the growing demand for healthy, nutrient-rich fast-casual dining options.
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Oakberry quick facts
- Is Oakberry a franchise?
- Yes. Oakberry offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 48 franchised and 30 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 59).
- How much does it cost to open an Oakberry franchise?
- The Oakberry Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $65,000–$100,000 for oakberry kiosk store — total estimated initial investment (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23); $100,000–$300,000 for standard oakberry store — total estimated initial investment (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Oakberry initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $30,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 15). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Oakberry charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% · maximum (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Oakberry disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Oakberry FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Oakberry locations are there?
- The FDD reports 117 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 59). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Oakberry a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $65,000 – $100,000 (Oakberry Kiosk Store — Total estimated initial investment); $100,000 – $300,000 (Standard Oakberry Store — Total estimated initial investment); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 33 in 2024, to 117 (System-wide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Oakberry head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2025 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Oakberry Kiosk StorePDF p. 23$65,000 – $100,000
- Standard Oakberry StorePDF p. 21$100,000 – $300,000
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 15
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee
45 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2025 FDD for Oakberry has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
System-wide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 59
Net +117 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($65,000 – $300,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Oakberry reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 84 to 117 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 15
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 59
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
23 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 7 · PDF p. 23 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Kiosk architect/professional fees — lower stated endpoint; source $3,5000 to $5,000
“Initial Franchise Fee $30,000 Lump sum. When you sign the Franchise Agreement and Kiosk Addendum. Us Pre-Opening Travel, Lodging, and Meals for Initial Training 1 $1,000 to $3,000 (per person) As arranged. As arranged. Suppliers Leasehold Improvements 2 $10,000 to $25,000 As arranged. Pre-opening. Suppliers Point of Sale Systems and Computer Hardware and Software 3 $3,000 to $4,000 As arranged. Pre-opening. Suppliers Initial Inventory and Supplies (1 months) $3,500 to $5,000 As arranged. As arranged. Suppliers Oakberry Store Licenses, Permits, etc. (first year) $4,000 to $6,000 Lump sum. Pre-opening. Licensing Authorities Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures 4 $1,000 to $4,000 As arranged. Pre-opening. Suppliers Signage 5 $1,000 to $5,000 As arranged. As arranged. Suppliers Insurance Premiums (for the first year) 6 $2,000 to $3,000 Lump sum. Pre-opening. Insurers Architect, Engineer and Other Professional Fees 7 $3,5000 to $5,000 As arranged. As arranged. Architect, Engineer Accountant, Attorney, etc. Advertising and Promotion/Grand Opening (3 months) 8 $2,000 to $5,000 As arranged. As arranged. Suppliers, Media, etc. Additional Funds 9 $4,000 to $5,000 As incurred. As incurred. Employees, Suppliers Totals 10 $65,000 to $100,000”
Note: Page 23’s professional-fee range is OCR-rendered as “$3,5000 to $5,000”; the claim labels $5,000 as the lower endpoint. The full page text does not safely establish the intended range.
Item 12 · PDF p. 44 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory definition: right to operate only at the approved location; designated area expected in most cases to be a one-mile radius, with size determined by stated market factors.
“The Franchise Agreement grants you the right to operate your Oakberry Store only at the approved location. ... We expect in most cases the Designated Area will be a one-mile radius around your Oakberry Store.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
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