FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Modern Market Eatery.
Based on 2024 FDD · 4 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Modern Market Eatery franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $929K – $1.5M. Reported owner economics show $163K. 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 · 6% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Modern Market Eatery requires a total initial investment of $929K to $1.5M (midpoint approximately $1.2M), with an initial franchise fee of $40K. 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 Modern Market Eatery locations is $2.3M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $163K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 13.6% with a payback period of approximately 7.4 years.
Modern Market Eatery operates approximately 3 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 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.
Common questions buyers ask about Modern Market Eatery, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a Modern Market Eatery franchise ranges from $929K to $1.5M, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
Modern Market Eatery charges a 5% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for Modern Market Eatery is $40,000.
There are approximately 3 Modern Market Eatery franchise locations as of 2023.
The median revenue for a Modern Market Eatery franchise is $2.3M, with a cash-on-cash return of 13.6%, according to FDD Item 19 data.
SBA loan default rate data for Modern Market Eatery is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a Modern Market Eatery 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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