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    VARA Juice Restaurant

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching VARA Juice Restaurant franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    VARA Juice Restaurant franchise specializes in fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, and healthy food options catering to the growing wellness and nutrition market.

    Headline figures

    VARA Juice Restaurant quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a VARA Juice Restaurant franchise?
    The VARA Juice Restaurant Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $236,065–$642,956 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the VARA Juice Restaurant initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $25,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does VARA Juice Restaurant charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does VARA Juice Restaurant disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The VARA Juice Restaurant FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 56). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    Is VARA Juice Restaurant 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

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $236,065 – $642,956 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 10 separate groups: costs and revenue and other measures and profit for 6 Franchisee-owned locations; revenue and other measures and costs and profit for 2 Affiliate-operated locations; profit for 2 affiliate-owned locations; other measures for 6 Franchisee-operated locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; profit for 2 affiliate-owned locations. They are not combined.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 20

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    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 percentageMain ongoing fee

    26 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?

    10 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Costs, revenue, profit and other measures · 6 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise Restaurants open all of calendar year 2025; excludes one non-traditional gas-station co-brand and one transferred during 2025
    Method
    Historical period January 1 through December 31, 2025; franchisee-prepared unaudited figures

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs, profit and other measures · 2 locations

    Who is counted
    Affiliate Restaurants open all of calendar year 2025
    Method
    Historical period January 1 through December 31, 2025; management-prepared unaudited figures

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Profit · 2 locations

    Who is counted
    Affiliate Restaurants open all of calendar year 2025
    Method
    Prepared by management of affiliated entities; unaudited

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 6 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise Restaurants table
    Excluded
    One non-traditional co-branded gas station; one unit transferred during calendar 2025

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Franchise restaurants otherwise open all year
    Excluded
    Unit ownership transferred from affiliate to franchisee during 2025; not operated by either for full year

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Franchise restaurants open entire 2025
    Excluded
    Non-traditional co-branded gas station location considered materially different

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Franchised and affiliate-operated outlets

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Franchise restaurants

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Affiliate-operated restaurants

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Profit · 2 locations

    Who is counted
    Affiliate Restaurants
    Period
    $421,656
    Method
    Prepared by management of affiliated entities; unaudited

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 ·

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($236,065 – $642,956) 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?

    • 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. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 20
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Restaurants open all of calendar year 2025; excludes one non-traditio… · PDF p. 56
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Restaurants open all of calendar year 2025 · PDF p. 56
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Restaurants open all of calendar year 2025 · PDF p. 57
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Restaurants table · PDF p. 55
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise restaurants otherwise open all year · PDF p. 55
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise restaurants open entire 2025 · PDF p. 55
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised and affiliate-operated outlets · PDF p. 55
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise restaurants · PDF p. 55
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate-operated restaurants · PDF p. 55
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Restaurants · PDF p. 57

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.

    15 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

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025cost of franchise and subcontractor services-$43,200
    2025total current assets$48,430
    2025professional fees$53,433
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$34,578
    2025compensation$172,949
    2025members' equity-$63,160
    2025payroll liability$4,128
    2025other current assets$24,629
    2025deferred franchise fees non-current$60,413
    2025technology subscriptions$6,888
    2025cash and cash equivalents$23,800
    2025trade payables$0
    2025deferred franchise fees current$46,415
    2025line of creditMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$538
    2025unearned gift card$95
    2025total current liabilities$51,176
    2025advertising fees$140,027
    2025franchise fees$208,402
    2025royalty fees$337,551
    2025net royalty and fee income$649,668
    2025general and administrative$78,860
    2025software expenses$4,839
    2025advertising and promotion$421,615
    2025total expense$731,697
    2025operating profit-$82,028
    2025changes in net intercompany loan receivable$30,131
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2025decrease-$27,421
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$262
    2025net cash provided-$44,478
    2025loans to individual$0
    2025line of creditMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$538
    2025net change in cash and cash equivalents-$43,940
    2024total current assets$122,501
    2024compensation$119,165
    2024net cash provided$69,402
    2024other current assets$54,760
    2024franchise fees$185,500
    2024cost of franchise and subcontractor services-$37,218
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,866
    2024cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year$50,099
    2024net royalty and fee income$484,209
    2024professional fees$53,636
    2024members' equity, beginning of year-$34,688
    2024cash and cash equivalents$67,741
    2024trade payables$27,421
    2024deferred franchise fees current$26,167
    2024line of creditMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2024unearned gift card$95
    2024payroll liability$3,866
    2024total current liabilities$57,549
    2024deferred franchise fees non-current$46,083
    2024members' equity$18,869
    2024advertising fees$95,979
    2024royalty fees$239,948
    2024technology subscriptions$0
    2024general and administrative$49,411
    2024software expenses$12,044
    2024advertising and promotion$196,397
    2024total expense$430,653
    2024operating profit$53,556
    2024changes in net intercompany loan receivable$0
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$38
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$53,500
    2024decrease-$41,558
    2024loans to individual-$51,760
    2024line of creditMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2024net change in cash and cash equivalents$17,642

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    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.

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