Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant is a quick‐service franchise offering Caribbean-style patties, rotis, rice dishes and meals, serving diaspora communities and casual diners, and known for signature flavors, cultural brand heritage and growing franchise network.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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101
+
-6%
-6%
Franchise fee
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$40,000
Investment
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$213,000 - $776,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$1,435,000
+
n.a.
n.a.
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Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurantis a quick-service franchise specializing in authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine. The brand was founded in 1989 by the Hawthorne family in the Bronx, New York, where it opened its first bakery and restaurant.
Golden Krust is still headquartered in the Bronx and began franchising in 1996. The company has since grown into the largest Caribbean restaurant franchise in North America.
The franchise is known for its signature Jamaican patties, jerk chicken, curries, pastries, and traditional Caribbean meals. Golden Krust also operates its own manufacturing facility, producing millions of patties each week for its restaurants and retail partners. This vertical integration helps maintain product consistency and quality across all locations.
Golden Krust differentiates itself by offering a unique niche within the fast-casual and quick-service sector. The menu blends authentic island flavors with efficient, modern service, giving franchisees a strong positioning in markets seeking bold, diverse food options.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant franchise is
$213,000 - $776,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
Leasehold Improvements
$81,000 - $407,000
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
$48,000 - $98,000
POS – Computer Hardware & Implementation
$2,700 - $3,900
Signage
$4,400 - $16,000
First Month’s Rent
$3,000 - $15,000
Security Deposit
$0 - $45,000
Opening Inventory and Supplies
$10,000 - $18,000
Grand Opening Advertising
$3,000 - $10,000
Training Expenses
$2,500 - $5,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs
$8,000 - $18,000
Additional Funds (3 months)
$10,000 - $100,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$212,600 - $775,900
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
Leasehold Improvements
$81,000 - $407,000
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
$48,000 - $98,000
POS – Computer Hardware & Implementation
$2,700 - $3,900
Signage
$4,400 - $16,000
First Month’s Rent
$3,000 - $15,000
Security Deposit
$0 - $45,000
Opening Inventory and Supplies
$10,000 - $18,000
Grand Opening Advertising
$3,000 - $10,000
Training Expenses
$2,500 - $5,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs
$8,000 - $18,000
Additional Funds (3 months)
$10,000 - $100,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$212,600 - $775,900
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant had 103 total units in 2025, of which 101 were franchised-owned and 2 company-owned.
Golden Krust provides a multi-phase training program for franchisees to ensure operational readiness and adherence to brand standards.
Initial Training: This includes one week of classroom instruction, two weeks of in-store training at a designated Golden Krust location, and one week of on-site training at the franchisee’s own restaurant during opening. Topics covered include equipment and supplier selection, cooking processes, merchandising, marketing, accounting, and basic management. Training is mandatory for each signing franchisee or managing owner and one designated manager, and must be completed to the franchisor’s satisfaction.
Training Materials: Franchisees receive access to Golden Krust’s Brand Standards Manual, which contains volumes on Pre-opening Activities, Design and Construction, Restaurant Operation, Personnel, Marketing, Recipes, and Training. The manual serves as the core curriculum and is continuously updated to reflect system changes. Some states may require additional training in sanitation and safety before opening.
Ongoing and Refresher Training: Golden Krust provides ongoing support and refresher training as needed, especially when new systems, products, or procedures are introduced or when staffing changes occur. Franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging costs associated with training sessions. Successful completion of all training components is required to maintain good standing within the franchise system.
Territory Protection
Golden Krust does not provide franchisees with an exclusive territory. Franchisees may face competition from other Golden Krust locations, company-owned outlets, or even other channels of distribution under the franchisor’s control within the same area.
The franchise is granted for a specific, franchisor-approved location only. The franchisor reserves broad rights, including selling through institutional or alternative channels such as schools, gas stations, and grocery stores, even inside a franchisee’s area. Franchisees are not compensated for sales made through these channels.
Additionally, while franchisees may accept orders from anywhere, using other distribution methods like the internet outside the assigned territory requires prior approval.
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