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| Brand | Duff’s CakeMix Quick-Service Restaurants Remove | Mrs. Fields Quick-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $272K – $415K | $189K – $496K |
Liquid capital | $20K – $25K | $8K – $12K |
Franchise fee | $45K | $35K |
Royalty rate | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Ad fund rate | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | N/A | $378K |
Median gross sales | N/A | $332K |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | CAverage | FBottom Quintile |
Risk score | 64 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | 0.0% |
SBA loans on record | N/A | 1 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 2 | 113 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 0.0% | 11.5% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 32 | 41 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 1 | 13 |
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