Is The Yard Milkshake Bar or Escape Enterprises, Inc. cheaper to open?

The Yard Milkshake Bar costs $242,200–$835,000 and Escape Enterprises, Inc. costs $239,500–$828,500 to open (FDD Item 7). Escape Enterprises, Inc. has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, The Yard Milkshake Bar or Escape Enterprises, Inc.?

FranchiseVerdict grades The Yard Milkshake Bar B and Escape Enterprises, Inc. C, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

The Yard Milkshake Bar vs Escape Enterprises, Inc.

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Yard Milkshake Bar and Escape Enterprises, Inc. are full-service restaurants franchises. The Yard Milkshake Bar requires an investment of $242K – $835K while Escape Enterprises, Inc. requires $240K – $829K. The Yard Milkshake Bar discloses average revenue of $797K; Escape Enterprises, Inc. makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Includes company-owned outlets; Reported as net sales, not gross sales. FranchiseVerdict rates The Yard Milkshake Bar B (Above average) and Escape Enterprises, Inc. C (Average).

Metric	The Yard Milkshake Bar	Escape Enterprises, Inc.
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	CAverage
Investment Range	$242K – $835K	$240K – $829K
Franchise Fee	$45K	$25K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$797KIncl. company outlets	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	23	23
Unit Growth (YoY)	+5 units	-4 units
Year Began Franchising	2018	1996
FDD Year	2023	2025