FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for ORANGE LEAF.
Based on 2023 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
This page is using 2023 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 ORANGE LEAF franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $401K – $575K. Reported owner economics show $16K. 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.
ORANGE LEAF requires a total initial investment of $401K to $575K (midpoint approximately $488K), with an initial franchise fee of $30K. The ongoing fee burden is 8% (5% royalty plus 3% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 14.2%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2023 FDD, the median revenue for ORANGE LEAF locations is $324K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $16K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 3.3% with a payback period of approximately 30.1 years.
The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 21.4% is above the franchise industry average of approximately 9.4%, suggesting elevated financial risk for franchisees relying on debt financing.
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.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2010-2013). 43 loans across 15 states.
Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.
Common questions buyers ask about ORANGE LEAF, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a ORANGE LEAF franchise ranges from $401K to $575K, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
ORANGE LEAF charges a 5% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for ORANGE LEAF is $30,000.
Location count data for ORANGE LEAF is available in their FDD Item 20.
The median revenue for a ORANGE LEAF franchise is $324K, with a cash-on-cash return of 3.3%, according to FDD Item 19 data.
ORANGE LEAF has an SBA loan default rate of 21.4% based on SBA 7(a) loan data.
Whether a ORANGE LEAF 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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