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| Brand | ZAGG Retail Remove | Cartridge World Retail Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $49K – $109K | $75K – $107K |
Liquid capital | $21K – $25K | $2K – $15K |
Franchise fee | $15K | $50K |
Royalty rate | 5.0% | N/A |
Ad fund rate | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Median gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | monthly label but treated as annual (conservative) | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | FBottom Quintile |
Risk score | 46 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | 22.8% |
SBA loans on record | 1 | 198 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 98 | 109 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 5.1% | 24.8% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 3 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 3 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 34 | 80 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 84 | 135 |
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