FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Fat Patty’s.
Based on 2025 FDD · 2 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Fat Patty’s franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $493K – $3.0M. Reported owner economics show $42K. 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: $40K franchise fee · 8% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Fat Patty’s requires a total initial investment of $493K to $3.0M (midpoint approximately $1.8M), with an initial franchise fee of $40K. The ongoing fee burden is 8% (5% royalty plus 3% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Fat Patty’s locations is $2.1M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $42K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 2.4% with a payback period of approximately 41.8 years.
Fat Patty’s operates approximately 4 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 2025 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 Fat Patty’s, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a Fat Patty’s franchise ranges from $493K to $3.0M, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
Fat Patty’s charges a 5% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for Fat Patty’s is $40,000.
There are approximately 4 Fat Patty’s franchise locations as of 2023.
The median revenue for a Fat Patty’s franchise is $2.1M, with a cash-on-cash return of 2.4%, according to FDD Item 19 data.
SBA loan default rate data for Fat Patty’s is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a Fat Patty’s 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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