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| Brand | Cousins Maine Lobster Full-Service Restaurants Remove | Penn Station East Coast Subs Full-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $267K – $969K | $474K – $765K |
Liquid capital | $50K – $75K | $10K – $21K |
Franchise fee | $40K | $25K |
Royalty rate | N/A | N/A |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $891K | $817K |
Median gross sales | $636K | $773K |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | $117K |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Cash Flow |
| Risk | ||
Rating | BAbove Average | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 55 / 100 | 49 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 25.0% | 0.0% |
SBA loans on record | 9 | 14 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 5 | 322 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 190 | 227 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 21 | 97 |
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