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Meadows Original Frozen Custard vs Gordo’s Bubble Waffles

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Meadows Original Frozen Custard and Gordo’s Bubble Waffles are quick-service restaurants franchises. Meadows Original Frozen Custard requires an investment of $134K – $512K while Gordo’s Bubble Waffles requires $189K – $454K. FranchiseVerdict rates Meadows Original Frozen Custard A (Strongest tier) and Gordo’s Bubble Waffles C (Average).

Investment Range
$134K – $512K
$189K – $454K
Franchise Fee
$15K
$35K
Royalty Rate
No royalty fee on Gross Sales is required at this time; royalty is collected as a per-gallon fee ($1.50/gallon) paid by designated suppliers to Meadows on formula mix purchases
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
29
2
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1987
2025
FDD Year
2025
2026