1943 Classic Wevelopment Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
1943 Classic Wevelopment is a restaurant-and-bar franchise serving Korean street food, snacks, and signature sauces with retro 1940s-Korea decor. Franchisees run the themed restaurants, managing the kitchen, bar, and dining service.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A 1943 Classic Wevelopment franchise requires a total initial investment of $670K – $1.2M, including a $100K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: D (Below average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $670K – $1.2M
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 1 outlet
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 7th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 1
- 1st pct Service Resta…
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Full-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Full-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $670K – $1.2M including a $100K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNSNo Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- RISKVerdict D (Below average), verdict score 33/100 (higher is better).
- DATANo Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- Wevelopment USA, Inc.
- Parent company
- Wevelopment Co., Ltd. (Wevelopment Korea)
- CEO title
- Chief Executive Officer
- Taehyun Kim
- Incorporated in
- California
- HQ
- 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 460, Los Angeles, CA 90010
- Auditor
- Dow & Sohn CPAs
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $64K
- Most recent fiscal year
Overview
About
- CEO
- Taehyun Kim
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2024
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 2
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 21% below the typical full-service restaurants franchise.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 5–7
Full Item 7 breakdown11 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $100K | $100K | |
| Real Property/Site Leasenot refundable | $12K | $70K | |
| Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | $400K | $620K | |
| Equipment & Furniturenot refundable | $55K | $120K | |
| Opening Inventorynot refundable | $10K | $40K | |
| Insurancenot refundable | $10K | $15K | |
| Signage, Menu Boardnot refundable | $15K | $30K | |
| Grand Opening Promotionnot refundable | $5K | $10K | |
| Cash Registers (POS) / Other Office Equipmentnot refundable | $5K | $15K | |
| Initial Training Expensesnot refundable | $3K | $7K | |
| Additional Funds - 3 monthsnot refundable | $55K | $150K | |
| Total initial investment | $670K | $1.2M |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $670K – $1.2M
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $55K – $150K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $100K – $100K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- percentage · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $250 |
| Training fee | $3K |
| Transfer fee | $20K |
| Renewal fee | $25K |
| Inventory (initial) | $10K – $40K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
1943 Classic Wevelopment did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one 1943 Classic Wevelopment unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
9%
Below the 30–60% attractive-franchise band
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2025 FDD
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 6.0% — below the Full-Service Restaurants average of 7.6%.
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Full-Service Restaurants averages
How 1943 Classic Wevelopment Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2025 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 1
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 1
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- Projected new
- 0
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 2 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
2
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Single-unit franchise with unresolved regulatory violations, zero financial transparency, and unproven business model—extreme execution risk for $670k+ investment.
Litigation (Item 3)
Virginia: On August 8, 2025, parent Wevelopment Korea entered a settlement Order with the State of Virginia, Division of Securities and Retail Franchising (Case No. SEC-2024-00040), alleging it offered/sold one 1943 Classic franchise in Virginia without registering and failed to furnish a current FDD. Settlement: permanent injunction from violating the Act, $5,000 penalty, $500 costs.
Largest disclosed settlement: $5,500
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Dow & Sohn CPAs
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
Score breakdown · what drove the 33 / 100 verdict
- 01MINOROnly 1 operating unit with unknown growth trajectory suggests minimal proof of concept and system viability
- 02MINORRegulatory violation in August 2024: parent company settled with Virginia for unlicensed franchise sales, indicating compliance failures and legal exposure
- 03MEDNo disclosed average revenue or net income data (no Item 19) prevents validation of ROI claims on $670k-$1.177M investment
- 04MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk; franchisor can open units nearby without compensation to existing franchisee
- 05MED5-year term is relatively short; limited time to recoup $100k franchise fee + initial investment before renewal uncertainty
- 06MINORParent company (Wevelopment Korea) is international with settlement history; language/communication barriers and enforcement challenges likely
- 07HIGHGoing concern status is False, but context suggests instability; minimal unit count indicates struggling or nascent system
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 6.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | protected |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory sizeℹ | A radius around the Restaurant, varying by urban, suburban or rural setting |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 10 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 11 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Los Angeles, California |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
Virginia: On August 8, 2025, parent Wevelopment Korea entered a settlement Order with the State of Virginia, Division of Securities and Retail Franchising (Case No. SEC-2024-00040), alleging it offered/sold one 1943 Classic franchise in Virginia without registering and failed to furnish a current FDD. Settlement: permanent injunction from violating the Act, $5,000 penalty, $500 costs.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 16 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 27 hrs
- Training location
- Franchisee's Restaurant or another location designated by franchisor (corporate HQ in Los Angeles, CA)
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Time to open
- 12 mo
- From signing to launch
- Site selection
- franchisee
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a 1943 Classic Wevelopment franchise?
The total investment to open a 1943 Classic Wevelopment franchise ranges from $670K – $1.2M, with an initial franchise fee of $100K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do 1943 Classic Wevelopment franchise owners earn?
1943 Classic Wevelopment does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Item 19 in the 1943 Classic Wevelopment FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the 1943 Classic Wevelopment FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is 1943 Classic Wevelopment's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for 1943 Classic Wevelopment (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many 1943 Classic Wevelopment franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, 1943 Classic Wevelopment has 1 total units in the United States, including 1 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is 1943 Classic Wevelopment a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates 1943 Classic Wevelopment as a D-grade franchise with a verdict score of 33 out of 100 (higher is better), based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.