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| Brand | Cartridge World Retail Remove | Pod Plug Retail Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $75K – $107K | $52K – $106K |
Liquid capital | $2K – $15K | $8K – $10K |
Franchise fee | $50K | $35K |
Royalty rate | N/A | 8.0% |
Ad fund rate | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Median gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | FBottom Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 100 / 100 | 40 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 22.8% | N/A |
SBA loans on record | 198 | N/A |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 109 | 1 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 24.8% | 0.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 80 | 32 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 135 | 16 |
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