FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads / Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt.
Based on 2024 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads / Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $225K – $654K. Reported owner economics show $49K. 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: $25K 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.
Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads / Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt requires a total initial investment of $225K to $654K (midpoint approximately $439K), with an initial franchise fee of $25K. The ongoing fee burden is 6% (5% royalty plus 1% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 14.2%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2024 FDD, the median revenue for Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads / Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt locations is $702K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $49K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 11.2% with a payback period of approximately 8.9 years.
The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 0.0% is well below the industry average of approximately 9.4%, indicating strong franchisee financial outcomes.
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.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2020-2020). 1 loans across 1 states.
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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