Strings Italian Cafe Restaurant
$STICF500 #501CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations13
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee$37,500
Item 7 Low$433,500
Item 7 Midpoint$475,000
Item 7 High$516,500
Royalty Fees5% of monthly gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
ParentStrings Restaurant Group
Founded1989
Completeness19/34 (56%)
Years in Business37
Began Franchising1989
HQGold River, CA
Executives3
Links—
Main Phone—
Email—
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedOct 13, 2026
FDDs2019 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must install an electronic cash register compatible with the franchisor's computer network, which allows for sales reporting and data polling by the franchisor; the cost of the register and any necessary modifications are the franchisee's responsibility.
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