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| Brand | Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Quick-Service Restaurants Remove | Wendy's Quick-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $786K – $2.8M | $410K – $3.1M |
Liquid capital | $20K – $60K | $111K – $192K |
Franchise fee | $35K | $50K |
Royalty rate | N/A | N/A |
Ad fund rate | 1.5% | N/A |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $1.9M | $2.1M |
Median gross sales | $1.9M | $2.0M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | $426K |
Earnings metric | Not classified | P&L Bottom Line |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 47 / 100 | 21 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | 0.8% |
SBA loans on record | 13 | 200 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 550 | 7,397 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 1.3% | N/A |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 15 | 20 |
Renewal term (years) | 15 | 20 |
Initial training (hrs) | 306 | 540 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 85 | 5,959 |
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