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Top 93 Restaurant Franchises

Best Restaurant Franchises - July 2021

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Company Name

Industry

Franchising
Since

Franchise
Units

Cash
Investment

Total
Investment

Royalty
Fee

Financing
Available

Growth Prospect

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Marketing Support

Training

Training

Ongoing Support

Ongoing Support

Value

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1
Chicken Salad Chick Auburn, Alabama
10 Reviews Write A Review
Kevin Brown
334-275-4578
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

2008
443
$1786
$120 - 180K
6%
100
100
100
100
100
100%
NC
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Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick
Talk to a Representative: 334-275-4578
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Chicken Salad Chick
  • Franchising Since:
    2008
  • Franchise Units:
    443
  • Cash Investment:
    $1786
  • Total Investments:
    $120 - 180K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    www.chickensaladchick.com
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Reviews (10)
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Positive 80.0% 8 Reviews
Great people!
John Foreman
Positive
Awesome!!!!!
TYQUAVIOUS ROBERTS
Neutral 20.0% 2 Reviews
I did not stop in for anything to eat I just...
John Maund. Rainmaker

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Training

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2
Don Pablo's Madison, Alabama
100 Reviews Write A Review
Paul Seidman
706-343-2000
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1986
143
$20K
$2,100K
15%
Yes
100
99
100
99
100
99.6%
NC
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Don Pablo's Don Pablo's
Talk to a Representative: 706-343-2000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Don Pablo's
  • Franchising Since:
    1986
  • Franchise Units:
    143
  • Cash Investment:
    $20K
  • Total Investments:
    $2,100K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    15%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    donpablos.com
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Reviews (100)
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Positive 92.0% 92 Reviews
Good prices, big portions, fast service. Deco...
jnxy mkb
Negative 4.0% 4 Reviews
We have been to this place twice in the last...
Brian S
Neutral 4.0% 4 Reviews
Semi burnt food
Marvin Weinrich

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

3
Burger King United States
52 Reviews Write A Review
Keith J. Kramer
305-378-7011
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1954
1214
$65,000
$221,000 to $391,200
7%
Yes
99
98
100
99
100
99.2%
NC
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Burger King Burger King
Talk to a Representative: 305-378-7011
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Burger King
  • Franchising Since:
    1954
  • Franchise Units:
    1214
  • Cash Investment:
    $65,000
  • Total Investments:
    $221,000 to $391,200
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.bk.com
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Reviews (52)
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Positive 19.2% 10 Reviews
You should open a Burger King in Crossett Ark...
Zach Cooper
Negative 75.0% 39 Reviews
the worst place where I have eaten in a long...
Lisdiana Diaz
Neutral 5.8% 3 Reviews
This the corporate headquarters for BK, not a...
Brian R.

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Strong Performers
4
East Coast Wings & Grill Winston-Salem, North Carolina
0 Reviews Write A Review
Sam Ballas
954-263-2056
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1995
30
$30K
$245,050 to $873,374
5%
Yes
97
99
100
99
100
99%
NC
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East Coast Wings & Grill East Coast Wings & Grill
Talk to a Representative: 954-263-2056
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For East Coast Wings & Grill
  • Franchising Since:
    1995
  • Franchise Units:
    30
  • Cash Investment:
    $30K
  • Total Investments:
    $245,050 to $873,374
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    eastcoastwings.com
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Reviews (0)
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Growth Prospect

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Training

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Value

5
Filta Group Orlando, Florida
4 Reviews Write A Review
Adam Blake
407-996-5550
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Services General Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1996
130
$24.75
$79 - 88.5K
7%
Yes
97
99
100
98
99
98.6%
NC
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Filta Group Filta Group
Talk to a Representative: 407-996-5550
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Filta Group
  • Franchising Since:
    1996
  • Franchise Units:
    130
  • Cash Investment:
    $24.75
  • Total Investments:
    $79 - 88.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.filta.com
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Reviews (4)
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Positive 75.0% 3 Reviews
Ive worked for filta for 7years, dont listen...
Degaldy Degaldy
Positive
I worked for the Filta Group for a short peri...
Becca Peters
Negative 25.0% 1 Reviews
I worked for this company for a week under Ph...
TruthTeller410

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

6
Dairy Queen Minneapolis, Kansas
9 Reviews Write A Review
Mike Mettler
952-896-2542
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Beverage Franchises

1940
Over 6,000
$400,000
$1,077,225 - $1,833,125
4%
Yes
97
99
98
100
98
98.4%
NC
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Dairy Queen Dairy Queen
Talk to a Representative: 952-896-2542
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Dairy Queen
  • Franchising Since:
    1940
  • Franchise Units:
    Over 6,000
  • Cash Investment:
    $400,000
  • Total Investments:
    $1,077,225 - $1,833,125
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.dairyqueen.com
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Reviews (9)
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Positive 44.4% 4 Reviews
Dairy Queen HQ bldg was the meeting place for...
Mac Broadway
Positive
You should open one in Crossett Arkansas it w...
Zach Cooper
Negative 55.6% 5 Reviews
The Saint Mary's, Ohio location charged me 7...
Pepper Storer

Growth Prospect

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Training

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Contenders
7
Elmer's Restaurants United States
5 Reviews Write A Review
Jerry Scott
503-252-1485
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1960
19
$25K
$600 - 2,000K
15%
Yes
100
97
100
96
97
98%
NC
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Elmer's Restaurants Elmer's Restaurants
Talk to a Representative: 503-252-1485
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Elmer's Restaurants
  • Franchising Since:
    1960
  • Franchise Units:
    19
  • Cash Investment:
    $25K
  • Total Investments:
    $600 - 2,000K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    15%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.eatatelmers.com
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Reviews (5)
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Positive 20.0% 1 Reviews
always satisfied! what' s better than breakfa...
Betsy Thompson
Negative 80.0% 4 Reviews
Our experience after waiting almost a half ho...
Shari Griego
Negative
It's a sad day in Portland, OR Elmers restaur...
Patrick Maher

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

8
Fresh To Order Alpharetta, Georgia
2 Reviews Write A Review
Pierre Panos
770-594-8644
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

2005
412
$9486K
$590 - 790K
6%
Yes
96
99
98
100
96
97.8%
NC
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Fresh To Order Fresh To Order
Talk to a Representative: 770-594-8644
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Fresh To Order
  • Franchising Since:
    2005
  • Franchise Units:
    412
  • Cash Investment:
    $9486K
  • Total Investments:
    $590 - 790K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.freshtoorder.com
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Reviews (2)
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Negative Review 2 Reviews
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

9
Moxie's Classic Grill United States
49 Reviews Write A Review
Scott Thomson
403-543-2600
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1986
28
$60K-100K
$3.3M 40% cash
4%
Yes
95
99
96
100
98
97.6%
NC
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Moxie's Classic Grill Moxie's Classic Grill
Talk to a Representative: 403-543-2600
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Moxie's Classic Grill
  • Franchising Since:
    1986
  • Franchise Units:
    28
  • Cash Investment:
    $60K-100K
  • Total Investments:
    $3.3M 40% cash
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.moxies.com
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Reviews (49)
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Positive 83.7% 41 Reviews
Awesome place!! Great food and atmosphere!!
Neal Thomas
Negative 4.1% 2 Reviews
I enjoy the food at Moxie I go there often an...
Doolin Fizzell
Neutral 12.2% 6 Reviews
The beef dip not great tasting. Barely heard...
John

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

10
Boneheads LLC. United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Ron Barber
855-347-4433
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

2007
24
$9584
$59384
6%
Yes
97
98
97
98
96
97.2%
NC
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Boneheads LLC. Boneheads LLC.
Talk to a Representative: 855-347-4433
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Boneheads LLC.
  • Franchising Since:
    2007
  • Franchise Units:
    24
  • Cash Investment:
    $9584
  • Total Investments:
    $59384
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.eatboneheads.com
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Reviews (0)
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Training

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Value

11
Domino's Pizza Ann Arbor, Michigan
62 Reviews Write A Review
James Monaghan
734-930-3030
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1960
9,942
$25-25.5K
$120 - 461.7K
5-4%
Yes
97
98
97
95
97
96.8%
NC
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Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 734-930-3030
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Domino's Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1960
  • Franchise Units:
    9,942
  • Cash Investment:
    $25-25.5K
  • Total Investments:
    $120 - 461.7K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5-4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.dominosbiz.com
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Reviews (62)
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Positive 30.6% 19 Reviews
Visited store #4959 Trenton, Nj service was A...
Dorothy Carter
Negative 66.1% 41 Reviews
The worst service ever and the manage want ev...
Edna Wright
Neutral 3.2% 2 Reviews
Nice building
Amy Beth Smith

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

12
Cousins Subs Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
6 Reviews Write A Review
Bill Specht
262-253-7700
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1972
123
$100,000
$119,200 - $344,500
6%
Yes
95
97
95
98
97
96.4%
NC
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Cousins Subs Cousins Subs
Talk to a Representative: 262-253-7700
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Cousins Subs
  • Franchising Since:
    1972
  • Franchise Units:
    123
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $119,200 - $344,500
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.cousinssubs.com
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Reviews (6)
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Positive 50.0% 3 Reviews
Awesome place. Very kind and helpful.
Cindy Grunwald
Negative 33.3% 2 Reviews
I've been enjoying your sandwiches for over 3...
Matt Szmagalski
Neutral 16.7% 1 Reviews
What happened to Cousins?The sandwiches used...
Uncle Beth

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

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Value

13
Church's Chicken Atlanta, Georgia
0 Reviews Write A Review
George W. Church
770-350-3800
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1952
1,426
$25K
$424.3 - 1,252K
5%
Yes
96
97
95
98
95
96.2%
NC
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Church's Chicken Church's Chicken
Talk to a Representative: 770-350-3800
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Church's Chicken
  • Franchising Since:
    1952
  • Franchise Units:
    1,426
  • Cash Investment:
    $25K
  • Total Investments:
    $424.3 - 1,252K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.churchs.com
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14
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill Raleigh, North Carolina
51 Reviews Write A Review
Bob McDevitt
919-781-9310
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1973
377
$500,000
$211,350 - $5,727,120
4%
Yes
95
96
96
97
95
95.8%
NC
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Golden Corral Buffet and Grill Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Talk to a Representative: 919-781-9310
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Golden Corral Buffet and...
  • Franchising Since:
    1973
  • Franchise Units:
    377
  • Cash Investment:
    $500,000
  • Total Investments:
    $211,350 - $5,727,120
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.goldencorral.com
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Reviews (51)
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Positive 62.7% 32 Reviews
I am completely impressed with the service he...
David Lazarus
Negative 23.5% 12 Reviews
Their food taste pretty bad overall. Can’t gi...
Charles Dixon
Neutral 13.7% 7 Reviews
I've always visited for breakfast but tried g...
Iman Abdur-Rahim

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15
French Fry Heaven Jacksonville, Alabama
4 Reviews Write A Review
Scott Nelowet
904-699-3975
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

2010
20
$60,000
$118,900 - $339,700
6%
Yes
94
97
96
95
96
95.6%
NC
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French Fry Heaven French Fry Heaven
Talk to a Representative: 904-699-3975
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For French Fry Heaven
  • Franchising Since:
    2010
  • Franchise Units:
    20
  • Cash Investment:
    $60,000
  • Total Investments:
    $118,900 - $339,700
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    frenchfryheaven.com
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Reviews (4)
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Positive Review 4 Reviews
Exceptional food, nice employees, consistentl...
Frank Ward
Positive Review
I actually like the food and service, fantast...
Oliver Stafford
Positive Review
chicky tendies 🐤🐤🔥🔥
Joshua Dutton

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16
Extreme Pita Scottsdale, Arizona
0 Reviews Write A Review
Ken Monteith
905-820-7887
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1997
271
$80,000
$160,000 - $442,000
6%
Yes
95
94
95
96
97
95.4%
NC
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Extreme Pita Extreme Pita
Talk to a Representative: 905-820-7887
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Extreme Pita
  • Franchising Since:
    1997
  • Franchise Units:
    271
  • Cash Investment:
    $80,000
  • Total Investments:
    $160,000 - $442,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.extremepita.com
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Reviews (0)
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17
Ben's Chili Bowl United States
60 Reviews Write A Review
Frank White
202-667-2367
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1958
135
$25861
$925330
7%
Yes
96
92
97
95
96
95.2%
NC
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Ben's Chili Bowl Ben's Chili Bowl
Talk to a Representative: 202-667-2367
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Ben's Chili Bowl
  • Franchising Since:
    1958
  • Franchise Units:
    135
  • Cash Investment:
    $25861
  • Total Investments:
    $925330
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.benschilibowl.com
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Reviews (60)
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Positive 90.0% 54 Reviews
Their chili is good, but mine is better! Frie...
Tamara Watts
Negative 6.7% 4 Reviews
Food not really any good. The historical fact...
Nathaniel Mitchell
Neutral 3.3% 2 Reviews
It's alright. The Chilli is delicious. The Se...
Tassia Stewart

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18
Green Leaf's Eagan, Minnesota
35 Reviews Write A Review
Rachelle Slotnick
651-688-6999
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Restaurant Franchises,
Fast Food Franchises

1976
100+
$9486K
$925330
4%
Yes
96
94
95
94
95
94.8%
NC
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Green Leaf's Green Leaf's
Talk to a Representative: 651-688-6999
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Green Leaf's
  • Franchising Since:
    1976
  • Franchise Units:
    100+
  • Cash Investment:
    $9486K
  • Total Investments:
    $925330
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    greenleafsalads.com
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Reviews (35)
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Positive 77.1% 27 Reviews
Many varieties available! Comfortable and eas...
Tanisha Okechukwu
Negative 8.6% 3 Reviews
The whole outlet is kinda trash. It's fine if...
R R
Neutral 14.3% 5 Reviews
I’d like it better if they had a Columbia and...
Troy Daggett

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19
BGR The Burger Joint United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Philip Kaufman
410-371-2121
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

2008
10
$97,000
$199,500 - $599,500
15%
Yes
94
93
95
95
96
94.6%
NC
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BGR The Burger Joint BGR The Burger Joint
Talk to a Representative: 410-371-2121
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For BGR The Burger Joint
  • Franchising Since:
    2008
  • Franchise Units:
    10
  • Cash Investment:
    $97,000
  • Total Investments:
    $199,500 - $599,500
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    15%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.bgrtheburgerjoint.com
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20
LYFE Kitchen United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Don Nichols
877-305-5933
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

2010
324
$1786
$1,900 - 2,146K
5%
Yes
94
95
93
94
95
94.2%
NC
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LYFE Kitchen LYFE Kitchen
Talk to a Representative: 877-305-5933
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For LYFE Kitchen
  • Franchising Since:
    2010
  • Franchise Units:
    324
  • Cash Investment:
    $1786
  • Total Investments:
    $1,900 - 2,146K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.lyfekitchen.com
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21
Culver's United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Craig Culver
608-644-2130
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1984
447
$55K
$600 - 3,000K
4%
Yes
93
92
95
94
95
93.8%
NC
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Culver's Culver's
Talk to a Representative: 608-644-2130
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Culver's
  • Franchising Since:
    1984
  • Franchise Units:
    447
  • Cash Investment:
    $55K
  • Total Investments:
    $600 - 3,000K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.culvers.com
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22
Growler USA Centennial, Colorado
57 Reviews Write A Review
Brenda Elpers
720-465-6670 Ext 110
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Restaurant Franchises,
Beverage Franchises,
Services General Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2014
7
$100,000
$396,363 - $591,310
6%
Yes
93
92
95
92
95
93.4%
NC