Tasti D-Lite
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Tasti D-Lite franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Planet Smoothie franchises shops serving smoothies, smoothie bowls, fruit drinks, nutritional supplements and related food and beverages. Traditional shops generally offer the full menu, while nontraditional locations such as airports, campuses and kiosks may use a limited menu.
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Tasti D-Lite quick facts
- Is Tasti D-Lite a franchise?
- Yes. Tasti D-Lite offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 160 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 84).
- How much does it cost to open a Tasti D-Lite franchise?
- The Tasti D-Lite Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $227,650–$488,000 for total initial investment — traditional (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 41); $128,150–$327,000 for total initial investment — non-traditional (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 44); $84,150–$322,500 for non-traditional total estimated initial investment $84,150 to $322,500 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 45); $205,650–$478,500 for traditional total estimated initial investment $205,650 to $478,500 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 43). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Tasti D-Lite charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 34). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 36). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Tasti D-Lite disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Tasti D-Lite FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 82). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Tasti D-Lite locations are there?
- The FDD reports 160 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 84). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Tasti D-Lite a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; 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 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $227,650 – $488,000 (Total Initial Investment — traditional); $128,150 – $327,000 (Total Initial Investment — non-traditional); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 133 locations; other measures for 105 locations; other measures for 21 locations; other measures for 21 locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 6 in 2025, to 160 (United States, systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Tasti D-Lite 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
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- non-traditionalPDF p. 44$128,150 – $327,000
- traditionalPDF p. 41$227,650 – $488,000
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty feeMain ongoing fee
51 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?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
133 locations
Other measures · 133 locations
- Who is counted
- All franchised outlets including Non-Traditional outlets
- Period
- met or exceeded average gross sales
- Excluded
- New outlets opened for the first time during the past fiscal year, outlets not open for the majority of the fiscal year, and outlets temporarily closed at fiscal year end are outside this measured cohort.
- Method
- Gross sales; period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 160 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 84
Net +8 outlets, 2022–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 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 2026 Item 7 estimate ($128,150 – $488,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 154 to 160 in 2025. 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?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
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 (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All franchised outlets including Non-Traditional outlets · PDF p. 82
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Traditional franchised outlets · PDF p. 83
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 20% Traditional franchised outlets excluding Non-Traditional · PDF p. 83
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 20% Traditional franchised outlets excluding Non-traditional · PDF p. 83
- [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 84
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | cash | $21,840 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $309,293 |
| 2025 | total assets | $1,447,070 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $212,270 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $1,176,013 |
| 2025 | total stockholder's equity | $271,057 |
| 2025 | income before income taxes | $37,380 |
| 2025 | net cash provided from operating activities | $45,017 |
| 2025 | cash and restricted cash, end of year | $21,944 |
| 2025 | long-term loan from parent and ultimate parent | $701,795 |
| 2025 | retained earnings | $91,903 |
| 2025 | net income | $30,677 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
- Estimated initial investment: $84,150 – $478,500 → $128,150 – $488,000
- Franchise fee: $6,000 → $25,000
- System size: 308 → 160 units
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 21 · PDF p. 531 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Net loss — 2024
“Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) (12,556)”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 535 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Net cash provided from operating activities — 2025
“Net cash provided from operating activities 45,017”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 536 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Cash and restricted cash, end of year — 2024
“2024 $ ... 13,084”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 536 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Cash and restricted cash, end of year — 2025
“Cash and restricted cash, end of year 21,944”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 534 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Long-term loan from parent and ultimate parent — November 30, 2025
“Long-term loan from parent and ultimate parent 701,795”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 533 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Cash — November 30, 2024
“Cash 12,834”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 534 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Retained earnings — November 30, 2025
“Retained earnings 91,903”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 531 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Net income — 2025
“Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) 30,677”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 531 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Revenue — year ended November 30, 2025
“Revenue 2025 $ 604,239”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 533 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Accounts receivable — November 30, 2025
“Accounts receivable 28,436”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.