The Dripbar Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
The DRIPBaR is a wellness franchise offering IV vitamin drips and nutrient therapies in a spa-like clinic setting. Franchisees run the clinics, managing licensed staff, client sessions, and retail wellness products.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A THE DRIPBaR franchise does not disclose total investment in its current FDD, including a $55K 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]. FranchiseVerdict grade: A (Strongest tier), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- N/A
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 34
- 48th pct Healthcare
- SBA charge-off
- 0.0%
- % of SBA 7(a) loans not repaid · median varies by category
Quick verdict · Healthcare · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Healthcare 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 N/A including a $55K franchise fee.
- RETURNSNo Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- RISKVerdict A (Strongest tier), verdict score 59/100 (higher is better). SBA loan charge-off rate of 0.0% across 40 loans (well below the franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2025).
- GROWTHSystem growing at 54.5% CAGR over 3 years with 34 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- 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
- Delaware
- 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
- CEO
- Ben Crosbie
- Headquarters
- MA
- Founded
- 2019
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 22
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 5–7
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- N/A
- All-in to open one unit
- Liquid capital req'd
- $0 – $6K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $55K – $55K
- Middle of category vs category
- Royalty
- -n/d
- Ad fund
- $1,000
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Training fee | $300 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
THE DRIPBaR 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 THE DRIPBaR unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
47%
Within 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.
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Operator retention
System expanding at 54.5% CAGR over 3 years across 34 units — operators are staying and new ones are joining.
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 Healthcare averages
How The Dripbar Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2025 · Item 20
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 (3-yr)
- +54.5%
- Net unit change over 3 years
- 3-yr CAGR
- +54.5%
- Compounded over last 3 years
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
- Ceased ops
- 2.9%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 22 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.
22
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
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 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
- Typical loan rate
- 9.4%
- avg rate to borrowers
- Franchised industry avg
- 9.6%
- brand beats franchise avg ↓
- Jobs supported
- 356
- 4.4 per loan
- Lender concentration
- 55%
- top lender's share
Borrower mix: 95% went to startups / new businesses, 5% to established operators
Franchise vs independent — in offices of all other miscellaneous health practi, franchised businesses charge off at 9.6% vs 11.7% for independents — franchising is associated with 18% lower SBA default risk in this category.
Top lenders financing The Dripbar franchisees
Showing 3 of 12 lenders. The full breakdown — every lender, state distribution, interest rates & risk ratings — is in the SBA Lending Report below.
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into The Dripbar's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
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.
What could kill this investment?
SBA loans charge off at 0.0% — 100% below the 16.0% national norm, i.e. lower lender-observed risk.
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Wellness/IV-therapy franchisor with deeply negative net worth -$5,280,102 (financial_distress flagged), though it posted positive net income of $433,317 on $4.12M revenue and no auditor going-concern note. Three litigation matters including one pending $5.8M contract dispute naming DRIPBaR as co-defendant, plus no Item 19 disclosure. Multiple concerns stack.
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 59 / 100 verdict
- 01MINORNegative net worth -$5,280,102
- 02HIGHPending $5.8M litigation (co-defendant), 3 total matters
- 03MINORNo Item 19 disclosure
- 04MINORPositive net income $433,317; no going-concern note
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 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
36 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
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 Item 19 in the THE DRIPBaR 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 THE DRIPBaR FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
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 verdict score of 59 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.