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| Brand | El Pollo Loco Quick-Service Restaurants Remove | Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Quick-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $794K – $2.7M | $786K – $2.8M |
Liquid capital | $25K – $100K | $20K – $60K |
Franchise fee | $40K | $35K |
Royalty rate | 5.0% | N/A |
Ad fund rate | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $2.2M | $1.9M |
Median gross sales | $2.1M | $1.9M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 51 / 100 | 47 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 6.5% | N/A |
SBA loans on record | 61 | 13 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 498 | 550 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 20 | 15 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 15 |
Initial training (hrs) | N/A | 306 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 100 | 85 |
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