Green Mill On The GoFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Green Mill On The Go franchise requires a total initial investment of $147K – $575K, including a $15K franchise fee and an ongoing 4.0% royalty[2]. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $147K – $575K
- 17th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 59th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- 3rd pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 4
- 17th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Quick-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Quick-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- Total investment $147K – $575K including a $15K franchise fee, 4.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 62/100.
- No 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
- Legal entity
- Green Mill On The Go, LLC
- Parent company
- Hightop Brands, LLC
- Incorporated in
- MN
- HQ
- 1342 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
- Auditor
- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $15K
- vs $20K prior year
Overview
About
Franchisees operate Green Mill On The Go branded quick-service restaurant or café locations, likely serving grab-and-go beverages, food, or specialty items. Daily operations include inventory management, customer service, point-of-sale transactions, and compliance with brand standards, with royalties owed only on designated Green Mill menu items sold.
- CEO
- Paul Dzubnar
- Headquarters
- MN
- Founded
- 1991
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $15K | $15K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $5K | $35K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $127K | $525K |
| Total initial investment | $147K | $575K |
Source: Green Mill On The Go 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $147K – $575K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $15K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.5%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.5%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 4.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.5% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $3 |
| Transfer fee | $20 |
| Renewal fee | $0 |
| Total fee load | 9.5% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Quick-Service Restaurants averages
How Green Mill On The Go Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 4
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +33.3%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- Outlier (see FDD)
- Likely small-sample artifact
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 9 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 9
- Loan volume
- N/A
- Amount data pending
- Median loan
- N/A
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 0
- Defaults
- 0
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Early-stage micro-franchise with undisclosed financials, going concern questions, and insufficient unit base to validate business model viability.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 62 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 financial performance data disclosed — impossible to validate ROI claims or benchmark unit economics
- 02HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE, indicating potential corporate financial instability or sustainability questions
- 03MINOROnly 4 units operating with 33.3% YoY growth from extremely small base (3 units prior year) — statistically insignificant and difficult to project
- 04MINORWide investment range ($147K–$575K, 291% spread) suggests unclear unit economics or highly variable buildout costs
- 05MINOR4% royalty on 'Green Mill On The Go menu items only' creates ambiguity — franchisee may operate other revenue streams without clarity on total system profitability
- 06MINOREarly-stage franchise (4 units) lacks operational maturity and track record; high failure risk in startup phase
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 20 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Geographical area delineated by boundary streets or highways |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 1 year |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Minnesota |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 34 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 180 hrs
- POS system
- Infinity Service (Ingage I.T.)
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Infinity Service (Ingage I.T.)
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
4 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Green Mill On The Go · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Green Mill On The Go franchise?
The total investment to open a Green Mill On The Go franchise ranges from $147K – $575K, with an initial franchise fee of $15K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Green Mill On The Go franchise owners earn?
Green Mill On The Go 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 Green Mill On The Go's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Green Mill On The Go (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 Green Mill On The Go franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Green Mill On The Go has 4 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Green Mill On The Go a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Green Mill On The Go as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 62 out of 100, 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.