OakberryFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Oakberry franchise requires a total initial investment of $65K – $300K, including a $30K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $65K – $300K
- 5th pct Retail
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 21st pct Retail
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 17th pct Retail
- Units
- 39
- 16th pct Retail
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Retail · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Retail avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Franchised units fell from 24 to 0 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
Bottom line
- Total investment $65K – $300K including a $30K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 52/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Oakberry USA LLC
- Parent company
- Oakberry Acai Inc.
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 120 NW 25th Street, Unit 202, Miami, Florida 33127
- Auditor
- Friedman CPA Group
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $279K
- vs $518K prior year
Overview
About
Oakberry franchisees operate quick-service açai bowl and smoothie shops, typically in high-traffic retail locations (malls, street-front, lifestyle centers). Daily operations include preparing customized açai bases with fresh fruit toppings, managing POS systems, inventory procurement from approved suppliers, and staff scheduling. Most units appear designed as compact food service concepts requiring 2-4 full-time equivalent staff.
- CEO
- Georgios Pucetti Frangulis
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 3
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $30K | $30K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $10K | $30K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $25K | $240K |
| Total initial investment | $65K | $300K |
Source: Oakberry 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $65K – $300K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $30K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $30K – $30K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 3.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 3.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $24K |
| Renewal fee | $30K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Retail averages
How Oakberry Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 39
- Opened
- 5
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 2
- Turnover rate
- 5.1%
- Company-owned
- 15
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 62%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +14.3%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 6 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 1 7(a) loan on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 1
- Loan volume
- $350K
- Median loan
- $350K
- average
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Early-stage açai bowl franchise with active trademark litigation, zero financial transparency, and insufficient unit density to validate business model viability.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Friedman CPA Group
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 52 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHActive litigation involving franchisor and licensee over trademark rights and breach of contract creates legal uncertainty and potential brand instability
- 02MEDFinancial performance metrics (revenue and net income) completely undisclosed — impossible to validate ROI on $65k-$300k investment or evaluate 6% royalty burden
- 03MEDModest unit growth of 14.3% YoY on only 39 total units suggests early-stage/fragile system with limited operational track record and network effects
- 04MINORNo Item 19 financial disclosures prevents verification of actual franchisee profitability and viability of claimed investment range
- 05MINORWide investment range ($65k-$300k) without corresponding revenue/profit disclosure indicates inconsistent unit economics or lack of standardization
- 06MINORTrademark licensing disputes signal potential reputational risk, territory disputes, and ability to enforce franchise agreement protections
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 2 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 12 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 18 hrs
- POS system
- QU POS Inc.
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: QU POS Inc.
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
13 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Oakberry · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Oakberry franchise?
The total investment to open a Oakberry franchise ranges from $65K – $300K, with an initial franchise fee of $30K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Oakberry franchise owners earn?
Oakberry does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Oakberry's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Oakberry (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Oakberry franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Oakberry has 39 total units in the United States, including 24 franchised units and 15 company-owned units. 5 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Oakberry a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Oakberry as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 52 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.