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| Brand | Pretzelmaker Full-Service Restaurants Remove | El Fresco Mexican Grill Full-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $392K – $573K | $354K – $606K |
Liquid capital | $8K – $12K | $30K – $50K |
Franchise fee | $25K | $30K |
Royalty rate | 7.0% | 5.0% |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | 1.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $559K | $1.0M |
Median gross sales | $484K | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | CAverage | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 66 / 100 | 39 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 10.3% | N/A |
SBA loans on record | 30 | N/A |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 129 | 4 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 9.3% | 0.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 15 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 23 | 110 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 93 | 16 |
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