YgfFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A YGF franchise requires a total initial investment of $347K – $774K, including a $20K franchise fee and an ongoing 3.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $347K – $774K
- 23rd pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- 1st pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 7
- 17th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Full-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Full-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
Started franchising in 2024. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $347K – $774K including a $20K franchise fee, 3.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 65/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- CAPTAIN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CO., LIMITED
- Parent company
- YGF Blessing Pte. Ltd.
- CEO title
- Director and President
- Xingyu Yang
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 1521 Concord Pike, Suite 201, Wilmington, DE 19803
- Auditor
- Tang Li & Associates
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $13K
- Most recent fiscal year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Affiliated brands
- Xinxu
- Shanghai Yuelan Food and Beverages Management Co
- Sichuan Yang Guofu Food Co
- Shanghai Yuna Supply Chain Management Co
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
YGF franchisees operate [BUSINESS MODEL NOT PROVIDED IN DATA]. Daily operations likely involve [UNKNOWN WITHOUT DISCLOSURE]. Revenue model depends on [UNCLEAR — no Item 19 financial performance data available].
- CEO
- Xingyu Yang
- Headquarters
- DE
- Founded
- 2024
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 5
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $20K | $20K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $80K | $150K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $247K | $604K |
| Total initial investment | $347K | $774K |
Source: YGF 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
- $347K – $774K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $80K – $150K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $10K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 10.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 13.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 3.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 10.0% of gross sales |
| Training fee | $2K |
| Inventory (initial) | $17K – $20K |
| Total fee load | 13.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Full-Service Restaurants averages
How Ygf Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 7
- Opened
- 7
- 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)
- 7
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 19
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 11 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.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
YGF is an underdeveloped 7-unit franchise with undisclosed financials, unprotected territories, and unclear royalty terms — insufficient data to validate investment viability.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Largest disclosed settlement: $120,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Tang Li & Associates⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 65 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo average revenue or net income disclosed — impossible to validate ROI or profitability claims
- 02MINOROnly 7 units system-wide indicates extremely small, unproven franchise network with minimal scale
- 03MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk from other franchisees in same market
- 04MEDHigh investment range ($346.6K–$774K) with no disclosed earnings data makes risk/reward assessment impossible
- 05MINORDual royalty structure (3% fixed vs. tiered variable) lacks clarity on which applies and actual cost impact
- 06MINORUnknown unit growth trajectory suggests no track record of system expansion or franchisee success
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Specific Site |
| Protected territory | No |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 12.5 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| RoFR response window | 30 days |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 1 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 2 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Delaware |
| Governing law | Delaware |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 12 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 14 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and off-site
- Time to open
- 9 mo
- From signing to launch
- Site selection
- joint
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
13 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
YGF · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a YGF franchise?
The total investment to open a YGF franchise ranges from $347K – $774K, with an initial franchise fee of $20K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do YGF franchise owners earn?
YGF 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 YGF's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for YGF (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 YGF franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, YGF has 7 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 7 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is YGF a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates YGF as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 65 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.