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| Brand | Golden Corral Full-Service Restaurants Remove | Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Full-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $2.1M – $8.5M | $2.4M – $7.1M |
Liquid capital | $19K – $125K | $405K – $655K |
Franchise fee | $50K | $35K |
Royalty rate | 4.0% | 4.0% |
Ad fund rate | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $4.4M | $2.8M |
Median gross sales | $4.3M | $2.7M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | $965K | N/A |
Earnings metric | Operating Income | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 49 / 100 | 48 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 4.3% | N/A |
SBA loans on record | 84 | N/A |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 355 | 1,545 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 15 | 20 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 502 | 520 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 360 | 1,551 |
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