The DripbarFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A THE DRIPBaR franchise requires a total initial investment of $152K – $615K, including a $150K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). SBA 7(a) loans show a 0.0% charge-off rate across 40 loans[1]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $152K – $615K
- 32nd pct Healthcare
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 48th pct Healthcare
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 34
- 48th pct Healthcare
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Healthcare · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Healthcare 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
Only 0.0% of 40 SBA loans charged off, well below the 16% franchise average.
Bottom line
- Total investment $152K – $615K including a $150K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 42/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 0.0% across 40 loans (well below the franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- 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
- DRIPBaR Franchising, LLC
- Parent company
- ZOR411 Holdings, LLC
- CEO title
- Chief Executive Officer
- Ben Crosbie
- CEO experience
- 5 yrs
- Years in role or industry
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 236 Franklin Street, Wrentham, MA 02093
- Auditor
- DvorakCPA LLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $3.2M
- vs $4.1M prior year
- Management churn noted
- Frequent turnover
- Item 2 disclosed frequent executive changes
Overview
About
THE DRIPBaR operates IV therapy and wellness infusion clinics where franchisees manage daily patient intake, administer intravenous hydration and nutrient therapies, and retail complementary wellness products. Franchisees are responsible for clinical staff hiring/training, licensing compliance, marketing, and facility operations in a medical/wellness service model.
- CEO
- Ben Crosbie
- Headquarters
- MA
- Founded
- 2019
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 22
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $150K | $150K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $0 | $6K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $2K | $459K |
| Total initial investment | $152K | $615K |
Source: THE DRIPBaR 2025 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
- $152K – $615K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $0 – $6K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $150K – $600K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Royalty
- -n/d
- Ad fund
- $1,000
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Training fee | $300 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Healthcare averages
How The Dripbar Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 34
- 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
- Net growth (yr3)
- +3.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -2.9%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Ceased ops
- 2.9%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 19 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.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 40
- Loan volume
- $8.2M
- Median loan
- $231K
- 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)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 12
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 10 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 15 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 6-year lending trend
- SBA 504 real estate/equipment data
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With a 0.0% charge-off rate across 40 loans, banks have historically viewed this brand favorably for lending.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
THE DRIPBaR presents elevated risk due to minimal growth, financial non-disclosure, high capital requirements with opaque royalties, and a pattern of litigation involving franchisee disputes and alleged disclosure failures.
Litigation (Item 3)
One pending case: Refresh Wellness LLC v. Long Island Peptides LLC et al. (NY Supreme Court, Case No. 625891/2024) alleging breach of contract, fraud, and misrepresentation with $5.8M in damages sought. One prior action: Fort Collins TDB, LLC and DRIPBaR Franchising, LLC v. Drip Lounge et al. (CO District Court, Case No. 2022CV30536) involving trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · DvorakCPA LLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 42 / 100 rating
- 01MINORStagnant unit growth (3.0% YoY) indicates weak franchise recruitment and retention in a 34-unit system
- 02MEDNo disclosed average revenue or net income (missing Item 19) prevents validation of financial viability claims
- 03MINORHigh initial investment ($151,600–$615,375) with unknown royalty structure creates opacity around total cost of ownership
- 04HIGHMultiple litigation cases including pending trade secrets dispute, misappropriation settlement with former franchisees, and disclosure omission arbitration suggest governance and transparency issues
- 05MEDSettled arbitration alleging disclosure omissions indicates potential FTC compliance or Item 19 data withholding problems
- 06HIGHGoing Concern status = False, though context unclear—may indicate auditor concerns about franchise system sustainability
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 | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 3 |
| Territory type | exclusive |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | Yes |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Massachusetts |
| Litigation count | 3 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
One pending case: Refresh Wellness LLC v. Long Island Peptides LLC et al. (NY Supreme Court, Case No. 625891/2024) alleging breach of contract, fraud, and misrepresentation with $5.8M in damages sought. One prior action: Fort Collins TDB, LLC and DRIPBaR Franchising, LLC v. Drip Lounge et al. (CO District Court, Case No. 2022CV30536) involving trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 2 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- Training location
- Virtual
- Ongoing training
- Optional
- Field support
- 0 hrs/yr
- On-site visits per year
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
34 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
THE DRIPBaR · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a THE DRIPBaR franchise?
The total investment to open a THE DRIPBaR franchise ranges from $152K – $615K, with an initial franchise fee of $150K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do THE DRIPBaR franchise owners earn?
THE DRIPBaR 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 THE DRIPBaR's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, THE DRIPBaR has a charge-off rate of 0.0% across 40 loans, meaning 0.0% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many THE DRIPBaR franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, THE DRIPBaR has 34 total units in the United States, including 34 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is THE DRIPBaR a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates THE DRIPBaR as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 42 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.