Linden CreekFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A LINDEN CREEK franchise requires a total initial investment of $227K – $637K, including a $60K franchise fee. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $373K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $227K – $637K
- 48th pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- $373K
- 9th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 3
- 9th pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business Services 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
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $227K – $637K including a $60K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $373K/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 37/100.
- Revenue data based on only 1 reporting unit. Treat as directional, not definitive. Ask franchisees directly for current unit economics.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- LINDEN CREEK LLC
- Incorporated in
- NC
- HQ
- 8450 Falls of Neuse #200, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Auditor
- Bassett & Associates, P.A.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $55K
- vs $129K prior year
Overview
About
Linden Creek franchisees operate a service or retail business generating ~$373K in annual revenue with ~$105K net income. Day-to-day operations likely involve customer acquisition, service delivery or product sales, inventory/supply management, and local marketing within their protected territory.
- CEO
- Alisa Sparks
- Headquarters
- NC
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $60K | $60K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $33K | $46K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $135K | $531K |
| Total initial investment | $227K | $637K |
Source: LINDEN CREEK 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$60K
16.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
13%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
7.9 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $227K – $637K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $33K – $46K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $60K – $60K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- Greater of 7% of Gross Revenues or $1,500 per month
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $1 |
| Transfer fee | $8K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $373K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- Actual (1 Franchisee and Affiliate)
- Sample size
- 1 units
- vs category median 32 · small
- Transparency
- 9 / 5
- vs category median 3 / 5 · above
Compared against 360 Business Services brands
Revenue is only 0.9x the investment. This means each unit may take 5+ years to recoup the initial outlay at typical margins.
vs Business Services averages
How Linden Creek Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 3
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 67%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +100.0%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 15 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 5 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 5
- Loan volume
- $1.2M
- Median loan
- $256K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
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
- 3
- Defaults
- 0
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Linden Creek's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 3 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 3 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Micro-franchise with unverified financials, minimal unit growth, and unclear franchisor stability despite no litigation.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Bassett & Associates, P.A.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 37 / 100 rating
- 01MINORExtremely small franchise system (only 3 units) creates survivability and support concerns
- 02MEDNo Item 19 financial performance representations disclosed — cannot independently verify $372K revenue and $105K net income claims
- 03MINOR100% YoY unit growth from 3 to 3 units suggests stagnation or units were recently added; unclear if system is actually expanding
- 04MINORHigh investment range ($227K–$637K) with wide variance indicates inconsistent startup costs or territory-dependent pricing
- 05HIGHGoing Concern notation is FALSE, but extreme system size raises questions about franchisor viability and ongoing support
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 | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Residential count |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 15 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | North Carolina |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 16 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 24 hrs
- POS system
- Archd
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Archd
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
18 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
LINDEN CREEK · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a LINDEN CREEK franchise?
The total investment to open a LINDEN CREEK franchise ranges from $227K – $637K, with an initial franchise fee of $60K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do LINDEN CREEK franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the LINDEN CREEK FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $373K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is LINDEN CREEK's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for LINDEN CREEK (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 LINDEN CREEK franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, LINDEN CREEK has 3 total units in the United States, including 1 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is LINDEN CREEK a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates LINDEN CREEK as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 37 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.