FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Inactive - 16 Handles - Do Not Use - Previous Counsel.
Based on 2022 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
This page is using 2022 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19.
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Inactive - 16 Handles - Do Not Use - Previous Counsel franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $228K – $671K. Reported owner economics show $58K. 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: $30K 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.
Inactive - 16 Handles - Do Not Use - Previous Counsel requires a total initial investment of $228K to $671K (midpoint approximately $450K), with an initial franchise fee of $30K. The ongoing fee burden is 8% (6% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2022 FDD, the median revenue for Inactive - 16 Handles - Do Not Use - Previous Counsel locations is $486K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $58K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 13.0% with a payback period of approximately 7.7 years.
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 2022 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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