How many Food Retail franchise brands are there?

We track 216 food retail franchise brands with verified FDD data, verdict grades, and financial metrics.

What is the average investment for a Food Retail franchise?

The average initial investment for a food retail franchise ranges from $378,826 to $1,331,444, based on FDD Item 7 disclosures across 216 brands.

What is the average revenue for Food Retail franchises?

The average gross revenue reported by food retail franchises is $2,806,927, based on Item 19 financial performance representations.

How many Food Retail franchises have an A verdict?

4 out of 216 food retail franchise brands have earned an A verdict, indicating strong unit economics, low franchisee turnover, and favorable SBA loan performance.

What is the SBA loan charge-off rate for Food Retail franchises?

The average SBA loan charge-off rate for food retail franchises is 13.1%, based on data from 132 brands with 10 or more SBA-backed loans.

Best Food Retail Franchises (2026)

216 brands analyzed. Average investment: $379K. Average revenue: $2.8M.

How to evaluate food retail franchises

Weigh investment against disclosed revenue — high revenue can require high capital.
Read the SBA charge-off rate as one risk signal, not the whole picture.
Verify figures against each brand's FDD (Item 7 costs, Item 19 revenue) — gross sales are not profit.
Shortlist a few, then talk to current and former owners before you commit.

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Brands: 216

Avg investment: $379K - $1.3M

Avg revenue: $2.8M; Median $1.7M · 8 of 216 disclose Item 19

Avg SBA charge-off rate: 13.1%; 67 brands with ≥10 loans

Avg franchise fee: $36K

Avg fee load: 9.2%; Royalty + ad fund

Avg turnover: 3.3%; Franchisee churn

A-rated: 4

Investment vs. franchise fee

ABCDF

Top Food Retail franchises

AStrongest tier

The New York Butcher Shoppe

39 contacts

Investment

$459K – $794K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.7M

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=17)

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

The Spice & Tea Exchange

15 contacts

Investment

$299K – $532K

Item 19 (Reported)

$543K

Units

94+8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

5.6%(n=41)

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Supreme Produce

278 contacts

Investment

$50K – $239K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

327

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Sunoco Retail LLC – Area Representative Program

15 contacts

Investment

$20K – $39K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

265-2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise

Investment

$191K – $407K

Item 19 (Reported)

$430K

Units

68-23%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.2%(n=26)

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BAbove average

Orion Food Systems

Investment

$63K – $176K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

655-20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

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BAbove average

Nick and Moes

17 contacts

Investment

$254K – $3.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$10.1M

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Schmidt Baking Distribution (dba Schmidt)

100 contacts

Investment

$45K – $364K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

460

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Mgm Liquor

Investment

$532K – $2.2M

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.6M

Units

28-7%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

21.4%(n=29)

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BAbove average

Gasket Guy

29 contacts

Investment

$80K – $361K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

32+72%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Food Retail

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FDD '25

BAbove average

Southern Steer Butcher

33 contacts

Investment

$376K – $797K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.7M

Units

9+167%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Food Retail

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FDD '26

CAverage

Apna Bazar

7 contacts

Investment

$1.5M – $6.6M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

17+33%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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4+ yrsFDD '22

CAverage

Cleavers Philadelphia

17 contacts

Investment

$428K – $770K

Item 19 (Reported)

$5.1M

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '25

CAverage

Piggly Wiggly

1 contacts

Investment

$2.0M – $6.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

90-4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

12.0%(n=50)

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FDD '25

DBelow average

Green Food Solutions

1 contacts

Investment

$89K – $253K

Item 19 (Reported)

$240K

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '26

DBelow average

Aqua Chill Drinking Water Systems

7 contacts

Investment

$113K – $172K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '24

DBelow average

International Food Creations

42 contacts

Investment

$25K – $121K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

106+66%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '26

DBelow average

World Famous Meats

19 contacts

Investment

$255K – $308K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '23

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