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| Brand | PLEASE & THANK YOU Quick-Service Restaurants Remove | Smoothie King Quick-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $538K – $1.1M | $346K – $1.3M |
Liquid capital | $20K – $30K | $5K – $25K |
Franchise fee | $49K | $30K |
Royalty rate | 8.0% | 6.0% |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $842K | $660K |
Median gross sales | N/A | $627K |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | DBelow Average | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 70 / 100 | 49 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | 12.5% |
SBA loans on record | N/A | 710 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 7 | 1,201 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 53 | 342 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 5 | 221 |
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