FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for The French Workshop.
Based on 2025 FDD · 2 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a The French Workshop franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $1.8M – $2.8M. Reported owner economics show $1.0M. 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 · 9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
The French Workshop requires a total initial investment of $1.8M to $2.8M (midpoint approximately $2.3M), with an initial franchise fee of $40K. The ongoing fee burden is 9% (6% royalty plus 3% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for The French Workshop locations is $4.8M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $1.0M, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 43.2% with a payback period of approximately 2.3 years.
The French Workshop operates approximately 0 franchised units.
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 2025 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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