Category Hub 47 Published Brands As of November 2026
Restaurants & Food Franchise Costs
Of the 47 published restaurants & food brands here, 25 have an Item 7 investment range without a source-review hold. Their median low-end investment is $675,365 and median high-end estimate is $1,297,100. Domino's has the lowest recorded minimum in that group at $231,450; Culver's has the highest recorded upper estimate at $10,294,100. These are the selected formats in each record, not quotes for a particular site.
Leaving out the 22 records on source-review hold, 25 remain to compare. Firehouse Subs, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Penn Station East Coast Subs report a profit-type figure in Item 19. 20 of the 25 report sales without a profit figure. Red Robin and Wayback Burgers make no Item 19 representation. Where Item 6 states one flat royalty rate, it runs from 3% (Ben & Jerry's) to 8% (Crumbl), each on the brand's own definition of sales; 5 records state a range, a fixed amount or several rates instead. A printed investment range does not clear a source-review hold concerning another FDD section; the linked brand record identifies the unresolved issue. 20 records are provisional, and 25 have a source-check date without a later hold. The latest source or record date in the collection is November 2026.
Disclosed franchise fees and startup investment
Click any table header to sort. Cost and fee figures come from the linked FDDs; three-year net unit changes are calculated from Item 20.
| 7 Brew | $941K – $2.28M | $35K | 4.5% – 7% of weekly Store Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +554 | Checked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Auntie Anne's | $158K – $836K | $10.5K – $71K | 7% of Net Sales for non-co-branded shops Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 23, 2026 |
| Ben & Jerry's | $280K – $631K | $39.5K | 3% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | 0 | Checked Nov 2, 2026 |
| Blaze Pizza | $757K – $1.3M | $30K | 5% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | -66 | Checked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bojangles | $2.85M – $3.95M | $35K | 4% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +80 | Checked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Burger King | Source total unresolved | $50K | 4.5% of monthly Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Chester's | $27.5K – $307K | $3,500 | $0 per month Item 6 terms apply | None | Not cleared | Source review hold Nov 2, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Chick-fil-A | Source total unresolved | $10K | 15% of Gross Receipts Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Cinnabon | $196K – $715K | $35.5K | 6% of Net Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Cold Stone Creamery | $391K – $681K | $27K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Crave Cookies | $328K – $735K | $39.5K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Nov 3, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Crumbl | $849K – $1.47M | $50K | 8% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +412 | Checked Oct 23, 2026 |
| Culver's | $3.41M – $10.29M | $65K | 4% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +148 | Checked Oct 23, 2026 |
| Domino's | $231K – $744K | $0 – $10K | 5.5% of weekly Royalty Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +516 | Checked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Donatos Pizza | Source total unresolved | $30K | 4% of Net Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Nov 3, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Dunkin' | $532K – $1.83M | $40K – $90K | 5.9% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Fatburger | $517K – $2.66M | $50K | 6% of Net Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Nov 3, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Firehouse Subs | $405K – $876K | $20K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +100 | Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Five Guys | $928K – $1.38M | $25K | 6% – 8% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | None | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Freddy's | $1.59M – $2.8M | $35K | 5% of Gross Receipts Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 29, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| German Doner Kebab | $366K – $638K | $40K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | None | Not cleared | Source review hold Nov 3, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| H&H Bagels | $633K – $892K | $40K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +7 | Checked Nov 2, 2026 |
| Jack in the Box | $1.91M – $4.04M | $50K | 5% of Gross Sales other than Games and Devices Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | -49 | Checked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams | $698K – $955K | $40K | 5% of Net Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Nov 3, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Jersey Mike's | $436K – $1.16M | $20K | 6.5% of Gross Receipts Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +840 | Checked Oct 23, 2026 |
| Jimmy John's | $366K – $734K | $35K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 23, 2026 |
| KFC | $2.11M – $4.16M | $45K | 4% – 5.25% of Gross Revenue Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | -438 | Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Little Caesars | $377K – $1.77M | $20K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | None | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Marco's Pizza | $286K – $811K | $25K | 5.5% of Net Royalty Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +121 | Checked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Menchie's Frozen Yogurt | $180K – $515K | $53.9K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Nov 3, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | $475K – $994K | $45K | 6% Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +312 | Checked Nov 2, 2026 |
| Panera Bread | $1.34M – $4.57M | $50K | 5% of Net Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +17 | Checked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Papa Johns | $281K – $890K | $5,000 – $25K | 5% of Net Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +174 | Checked Oct 23, 2026 |
| Papa Murphy's | $450K – $693K | $25K | 5% of Net Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | -180 | Checked Nov 2, 2026 |
| Paris Baguette | $728K – $1.86M | $50K | 5% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +163 | Checked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Penn Station East Coast Subs | $441K – $820K | $25K | 2% – 8% of Net Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +3 | Checked Nov 2, 2026 |
| Pinkberry | $303K – $684K | $35K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | -2 | Checked Nov 2, 2026 |
| Pizza Hut | $846K – $2.13M | $25K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | -346 | Checked Nov 2, 2026 |
| Popeyes | $1.22M – $3.92M | $50K | 5% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Red Robin | $2.71M – $5.79M | $35K | 5% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | None | -6 | Checked Nov 2, 2026 |
| Schlotzsky's | $675K – $1.46M | $35.5K | 6% of Net Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | -32 | Checked Nov 2, 2026 |
| Sonic Drive-In | $1.49M – $2.52M | $15K | 5% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Subway | $263K – $630K | $15K | 8% of total gross sales Item 6 terms apply | None | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Taco Bell | $1.86M – $4.31M | $45K | 5.5% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Tim Hortons | $988K – $3.31M | $50K | 4.5% – 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | +33 | Checked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | Disclosed | Not cleared | Source review hold Oct 28, 2026 · Provisional publication |
| Wayback Burgers | $256K – $859K | $35K | 6% of Gross Sales Item 6 terms apply | None | +25 | Checked Oct 30, 2026 |
What separates these restaurants & food franchises
In each brand's Item 7 table, one line accounts for more of the gap between the low and high estimate than any other. Across the 25 brands compared here, that line is build-out or premises for 24 (including Culver's, Panera Bread and Red Robin) and equipment for 1 (Pinkberry).
| Franchise | Widest Item 7 line (FDD label) | Low – high for that line |
|---|---|---|
| Culver's | Building | $2,047,000 – $4,391,000 |
| Panera Bread | Leasehold Improvements | $703,300 – $2,661,036 |
| Red Robin | Building Construction Costs | $1,200,000 – $2,800,000 |
| Tim Hortons | Site Development Costs | $100,000 – $1,200,000 |
| Pizza Hut | Building and Site Improvements | $619,000 – $1,651,500 |
| KFC | Real Property | $300,000 – $1,200,000 |
| Paris Baguette | Building Costs/Leasehold Improvements | $325,000 – $1,000,000 |
| Jack in the Box | Building Improvements | $626,000 – $1,250,400 |
| 7 Brew | Site Development Costs | $200,000 – $800,000 |
| Schlotzsky's | Construction and Build Out Costs | $305,300 – $876,200 |
| Jersey Mike's | Leasehold Improvements | $147,495 – $658,581 |
| Crumbl | Real estate and improvements | $350,000 – $700,000 |
| Marco's Pizza | Leasehold Improvements | $65,000 – $400,000 |
| Domino's | Leasehold Improvements | $67,000 – $350,000 |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery Improvements | $202,000 – $481,000 |
| Bojangles | Building | $1,100,000 – $1,375,000 |
| Wayback Burgers | Leasehold Improvements | $75,000 – $350,000 |
| Blaze Pizza | Leasehold Improvements | $300,000 – $570,000 |
| Papa Johns | Construction / Leasehold Improvements | $102,000 – $365,000 |
| Firehouse Subs | Leasehold Improvements | $210,000 – $459,000 |
| Penn Station East Coast Subs | Store Construction | $185,700 – $366,500 |
| H&H Bagels | Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $250,000 – $425,000 |
| Ben & Jerry's | Leasehold Improvements & Construction | $105,000 – $275,000 |
| Pinkberry | Equipment | $97,000 – $243,000 |
| Papa Murphy's | Leasehold Improvements | $210,500 – $325,000 |
Our calculated average annual franchised exit rate runs from 0% (H&H Bagels) to 11.3% (Blaze Pizza) among the 25 records whose Item 20 tables reconcile. Exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor buybacks and other cessations, so they are not all business failures. Exit rates for every published brand · How the rate is calculated.
Restaurants & Food franchise comparisons
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