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| Brand | Original Rainbow Cone Quick-Service Restaurants Remove | El Pollo Loco Quick-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $205K – $3.2M | $794K – $2.7M |
Liquid capital | $15K – $75K | $25K – $100K |
Franchise fee | $40K | $40K |
Royalty rate | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $846K | $2.2M |
Median gross sales | N/A | $2.1M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | BAbove Average | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 54 / 100 | 51 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | 6.5% |
SBA loans on record | 4 | 61 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 25 | 498 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 20 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 135 | N/A |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 6 | 100 |
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