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Casual DiningNo Item 19Item 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100

The Bar Method Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for The Bar Method.

Based on 2025 FDD · 31 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
52
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
D
52/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a The Bar Method franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a The Bar Method franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $304K – $511K. Reported owner economics show $7K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$304K – $511K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$7K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
61.9 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
17.9%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $43K 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.

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Total Investment Range$304K – $511K
MinMid: $408KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$43K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
3
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
1.6%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
61.9 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
17.9%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$329K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 17.95%
HIGH ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

The Bar Method vs. Casual Dining Average

MetricThe Bar MethodCasual Dining Avg
SBA Default Rate17.9%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return1.6%▼15.5%
Total Investment$408K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2012-2025). 56 loans across 15 states.

Default Rate
17.9%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
56
15 states
Total Loan Volume
$19.2M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$343K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
27
Paid in Full (48%)
17
Currently Active
7
Charged Off (10.4% by $)
$2.0M
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

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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5 data-driven questions every The Bar Method franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is The Bar Method's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does The Bar Method disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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