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| Brand | Kilwins Quick-Service Restaurants Remove | Carvel Quick-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $295K – $880K | $392K – $786K |
Liquid capital | $8K – $75K | $33K – $50K |
Franchise fee | $40K | $31K |
Royalty rate | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Ad fund rate | N/A | 3.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $933K | $484K |
Median gross sales | $802K | $481K |
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 | 48 / 100 | 44 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 3.6% | 0.0% |
SBA loans on record | 120 | 4 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 172 | 336 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 20 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 20 |
Initial training (hrs) | 200 | 95 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 21 | 97 |
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