FBR Franchise Buyers Guide 2023 Q3
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Best of the Best:<br />
TOP FOOD<br />
FRANCHISES<br />
(In alphabetical order)<br />
A&W Restaurants<br />
Fast-casual restaurant<br />
Acai Express<br />
Organic bowls & smoothies<br />
Another Broken Egg Cafe<br />
Southern inspired breakfast & lunch<br />
Survey<br />
Date<br />
Sep.<br />
2022<br />
Oct.<br />
2022<br />
March<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
Min. Cash<br />
Requirement<br />
$200,000<br />
$75,000<br />
$500,000<br />
Investment<br />
Range<br />
$278,285 –<br />
$1,594,889<br />
$158,400 –<br />
$429,000<br />
$837,000 –<br />
$1,384,000<br />
Total<br />
Units<br />
1,906<br />
45<br />
89<br />
Aroma Joe's<br />
Beverages<br />
May<br />
3022<br />
$175,000<br />
$500,588 –<br />
$959,250<br />
101<br />
“The training team is<br />
second to none. They do<br />
a great job of training<br />
on all processes and<br />
following the business<br />
model.”<br />
– Chicken Salad Chick <strong>Franchise</strong>e<br />
* Bahama Buck’s<br />
Ice cream, yogurt, frozen treats<br />
Beavertails Pastry<br />
specialty pastries and snacks<br />
Ben & Jerry’s<br />
Ice cream, yogurt, frozen treats<br />
BIGGBY COFFEE<br />
Beverages<br />
April<br />
2022<br />
April<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
April<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
Sep.<br />
2022<br />
$100,000<br />
$50,000<br />
$100,000<br />
N/A<br />
$445,000 –<br />
$1,180,000<br />
$200,000 –<br />
$600,000<br />
$152,200 –<br />
$546,800<br />
$276,000 –<br />
$439,000<br />
114<br />
200<br />
556<br />
300<br />
* Checkers & Rally’s<br />
Quick-service restaurant<br />
Aug.<br />
2022<br />
$250,000<br />
$790,797 –<br />
$2,368,316<br />
568<br />
* Chicken Salad Chick<br />
Fast-casual restaurant<br />
April<br />
2022<br />
$250,000<br />
$744,500 –<br />
$990,500<br />
237<br />
Culver’s<br />
Quick-service restaurant<br />
Aug.<br />
2022<br />
$500,000<br />
$2,254,000 –<br />
$7,228,000<br />
886<br />
Donatos Pizza<br />
Quick-service restaurant<br />
Sep.<br />
2022<br />
$200,000<br />
$457,244 –<br />
$989,654<br />
415<br />
“My franchisor is truly<br />
a family-focused franchise<br />
that supports and<br />
values each and every<br />
franchisee.”<br />
* East Coast Wings + Grill<br />
Casual dining<br />
Ellianos Coffee Company<br />
Italian quality coffee<br />
JFE Franchising<br />
Full-service sushi<br />
April<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
Feb.<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
July<br />
2022<br />
$200,000<br />
$150,000<br />
N/A<br />
$427,968 –<br />
$981,275<br />
$612,000 –<br />
$899,000<br />
$20,749 –<br />
$331,732<br />
32<br />
37<br />
877<br />
– Ellianos Coffee Company <strong>Franchise</strong>e<br />
Kolache Factory<br />
Fast-casual restaurant<br />
March<br />
2022<br />
$150,000<br />
$455,000 –<br />
$776,900<br />
60<br />
* Kona Ice<br />
Frozen treats<br />
July<br />
2022<br />
$20,000<br />
$149,995 –<br />
$189,300<br />
1,666<br />
LaRosa’s Pizzeria<br />
Fast-casual restaurant<br />
Oct.<br />
2022<br />
$500,000<br />
$800,000 –<br />
$1,000,000<br />
56<br />
*This brand’s <strong>Franchise</strong>e<br />
Satisfaction Report is available at<br />
www.<strong>Franchise</strong>BusinessReview.com<br />
Nothing Bundt Cakes<br />
Snack retailer<br />
Penn Station East Coast Subs<br />
Quick-service restaurant<br />
May<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
Oct.<br />
2022<br />
$150,000<br />
$300,000<br />
$440,800 –<br />
$636,500<br />
$366,693 –<br />
$820,026<br />
405<br />
319<br />
8 | For more information on the companies in this report, visit www.<strong>Franchise</strong>BusinessReview.com
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