Is Tomaso’s or Brain Tune Café cheaper to open?

Tomaso’s costs $182,700–$319,100 and Brain Tune Café costs $213,300–$291,400 to open (FDD Item 7). Tomaso’s has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Tomaso’s or Brain Tune Café?

FranchiseVerdict grades Tomaso’s D and Brain Tune Café B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Tomaso’s vs Brain Tune Café

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Tomaso’s and Brain Tune Café are quick-service restaurants franchises. Tomaso’s requires an investment of $183K – $319K while Brain Tune Café requires $213K – $291K. FranchiseVerdict rates Tomaso’s D (Below average) and Brain Tune Café B (Above average).

Metric	Tomaso’s	Brain Tune Café
Verdict Grade	DBelow average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$183K – $319K	$213K – $291K
Franchise Fee	$50K	$40K
Royalty Rate	3.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	1	7
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	+6 units
Year Began Franchising	2025	2023
FDD Year	2025	2025