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| Brand | Carl's Jr. Quick-Service Restaurants Remove | KFC Quick-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $1.5M – $3.2M | $1.1M – $3.8M |
Liquid capital | $160K – $250K | $50K – $75K |
Franchise fee | $25K | $45K |
Royalty rate | 4.0% | 4.0% |
Ad fund rate | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $1.4M | $1.3M |
Median gross sales | $1.3M | $1.3M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | $372K | N/A |
Earnings metric | P&L Bottom Line | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 26 / 100 | 32 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 0.0% | 12.3% |
SBA loans on record | 34 | 281 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 1,063 | 3,638 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 20 | 20 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 422 | 252 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 100 | 25 |
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