Is Tomaso’s or Mrs. Fields Kiosk cheaper to open?

Tomaso’s costs $145,200–$319,100 and Mrs. Fields Kiosk costs $188,860–$290,310 to open (FDD Item 7). Tomaso’s has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Tomaso’s or Mrs. Fields Kiosk?

FranchiseVerdict grades Tomaso’s D and Mrs. Fields Kiosk A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Tomaso’s vs Mrs. Fields Kiosk

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Tomaso’s and Mrs. Fields Kiosk are quick-service restaurants franchises. Tomaso’s requires an investment of $145K – $319K while Mrs. Fields Kiosk requires $189K – $290K. FranchiseVerdict rates Tomaso’s D (Below average) and Mrs. Fields Kiosk A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Tomaso’s	Mrs. Fields Kiosk
Verdict Grade	DBelow averageBelow average	AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Investment Range	$145K – $319K	$189K – $290K
Franchise Fee	$50K	$35K
Royalty Rate	3.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/A	N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	1	N/A
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2025	2004
FDD Year	2025	2025