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FOSTER'S GRILLE vs THE EMPANADA MAKER

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both FOSTER'S GRILLE and THE EMPANADA MAKER are full-service restaurants franchises. FOSTER'S GRILLE requires an investment of $259K – $539K while THE EMPANADA MAKER requires $246K – $554K. FOSTER'S GRILLE discloses average revenue of $1.0M; THE EMPANADA MAKER does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates FOSTER'S GRILLE B (Above Average) and THE EMPANADA MAKER F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$259K – $539K
$246K – $554K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.0M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
12
2
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
2024
FDD Year
2025
2024