FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN.
Based on 2024 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $88K – $184K. 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: $10K franchise fee · 6% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN requires a total initial investment of $88K to $184K (midpoint approximately $136K), with an initial franchise fee of $10K. The ongoing fee burden is 6% . This is below the industry average of approximately 11.2%, leaving more margin for the operator.
CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN 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.
CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN operates approximately 38 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 2024 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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