FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for A SUB ABOVE, LLC.
Based on 2023 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
This page is using 2023 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19.
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a A SUB ABOVE, LLC franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $214K – $1.4M. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $19K franchise fee · 7.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
A SUB ABOVE, LLC requires a total initial investment of $214K to $1.4M (midpoint approximately $784K), with an initial franchise fee of $19K. The ongoing fee burden is 7.5% (6.5% royalty plus 1% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 14.2%, leaving more margin for the operator.
A SUB ABOVE, LLC does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.
A SUB ABOVE, LLC operates approximately 292 franchised units.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2023 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
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