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OtherRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedQuality: 95/100

Kilwins

Based on 2025 FDD · 1 filing in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
82
A
Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$295K – $880K
MinMid: $588KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty Rate
5%
Ad Fund Rate
3%
Total Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
14
-5 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
→ —
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
16.4%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
6.1 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$802K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
LOW: Single-year corpus
LOW ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Kilwins vs. Other Average

MetricKilwinsOther Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return16.4%▲15.5%
Total Investment$588K$250K

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

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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Kilwins franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Kilwins's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Kilwins 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.