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Casual DiningLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 85/100FDD data: 2025 · Fresh

CRAVE Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for CRAVE.

Based on 2025 FDD · 8 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
50
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
F
31/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a CRAVE franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a CRAVE franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $238K – $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.

Startup Cost
$238K – $1.1M
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
33.3%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $45K franchise fee · 10% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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CRAVE Franchise Analysis

CRAVE requires a total initial investment of $238K to $1.1M (midpoint approximately $653K), with an initial franchise fee of $45K. The ongoing fee burden is 10% (8% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.

CRAVE 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.

CRAVE operates approximately 24 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 33.3% is above the franchise industry average of approximately 7.2%, suggesting elevated financial risk for franchisees relying on debt financing.

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 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$238K – $1.1M
MinMid: $653KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$45K
Royalty Rate
8%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
24
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
33.3%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 33.33%
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

CRAVE vs. Casual Dining Average

MetricCRAVECasual Dining Avg
SBA Default Rate33.3%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 15.5%
Total Investment$653K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2022-2025). 13 loans across 7 states.

Default Rate
33.3%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
13
7 states
Total Loan Volume
$4.5M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$346K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
1
Paid in Full (8%)
10
Currently Active
1
Charged Off (5.2% by $)
$232K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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5 data-driven questions every CRAVE franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is CRAVE's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does CRAVE disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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