FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. using its latest 2026 FDD coverage.
Based on 2026 FDD · 1 filing in corpus · Latest FDD: 2026
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $100K – $1.1M. 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: $15K franchise fee · 9.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. requires a total initial investment of $100K to $1.1M (midpoint approximately $594K), with an initial franchise fee of $15K. The ongoing fee burden is 9.5% (5.5% royalty plus 4% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. 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.
BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. operates approximately 15 franchised units. However, the brand has been contracting with a 6.7% net unit decline, which may signal franchisee dissatisfaction, territory saturation, or competitive pressure.
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 2026 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.
Common questions buyers ask about BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC., answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. franchise ranges from $100K to $1.1M, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. charges a 5.5% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. is $15,000.
There are approximately 15 BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. franchise locations as of 2023.
Profit data for BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. is disclosed in FDD Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation). Check their most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for current figures.
SBA loan default rate data for BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a BIG AL'S FRANCHISING, INC. franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.
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