FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Merlin Franchisor SPV.
Based on 2023 FDD · 8 filings in corpus
This page is using 2023 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19. It is excluded from search indexing until refreshed.
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Merlin Franchisor SPV franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $265K – $534K. 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: $30K franchise fee · 11.9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Merlin Franchisor SPV requires a total initial investment of $265K to $534K (midpoint approximately $400K), with an initial franchise fee of $30K. The ongoing fee burden is 11.9% (6.9% royalty plus 5% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
Merlin Franchisor SPV 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.
Merlin Franchisor SPV operates approximately 24 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a 0.0% year-over-year change.
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 2023 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 Merlin Franchisor SPV, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a Merlin Franchisor SPV franchise ranges from $265K to $534K, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
Merlin Franchisor SPV charges a 6.9% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for Merlin Franchisor SPV is $30,000.
There are approximately 24 Merlin Franchisor SPV franchise locations as of 2023.
Profit data for Merlin Franchisor SPV is disclosed in FDD Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation). Check their most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for current figures.
SBA loan default rate data for Merlin Franchisor SPV is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a Merlin Franchisor SPV 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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