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| Brand | Hardee's Quick-Service Restaurants Remove | Qdoba Mexican Eats Quick-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $688K – $1.1M | $546K – $1.3M |
Liquid capital | $160K – $250K | $25K – $150K |
Franchise fee | $25K | $40K |
Royalty rate | 4.0% | 5.0% |
Ad fund rate | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $1.5M | $1.6M |
Median gross sales | $1.4M | $1.5M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | $403K |
Earnings metric | Not classified | EBITDA |
| Risk | ||
Rating | BAbove Average | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 61 / 100 | 9 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 16.7% | N/A |
SBA loans on record | 6 | 31 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 1,571 | 777 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 20 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 338 | 279 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 100 | 526 |
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