Worth It?HistoryDatabaseCompareDistress SignalsFDD Changes
QSRRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedQuality: 85/100

Kitchen Refresh

Based on 2025 FDD · 5 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
80
A
Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
Full analysis unlocks:
✓ Cash-on-Cash return
✓ Payback period
✓ SBA default rate
✓ Red flags assessment
✓ Comparable franchises
Get Access to Pro →Already have access? Sign in →
Total Investment Range$21K – $134K
MinMid: $78KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
—
Royalty Rate
—
Ad Fund Rate
4%
Total Burden
—
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-1
+6 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↑ 150.0%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
115.4%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
0.9 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
$689K
Item 19 disclosed
Premium Data

Unlock Full Franchise Analysis

SBA default rate, Risk Score, CoC%, investment benchmarks, and unit growth for Kitchen Refresh.

Get Access to Pro →

Or sign in if you already purchased

Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Kitchen Refresh vs. QSR Average

MetricKitchen RefreshQSR Avg
SBA Default Rate—9.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return115.4%▲14.2%
Total Investment$78K$380K

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

Compare

Kitchen Refresh vs Chick-fil-A, Inc.Kitchen Refresh vs Loving CupKitchen Refresh vs Donut King

Similar Franchises · QSR

Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Revenue Only
$427K–$2.3M
Loving Cup
No Item 19
$166K–$242K
Donut King
Limited Data
$211K–$332K
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
$427K – $2.3M
Loving Cup
$166K – $242K
Donut King
$211K – $332K
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar
$210K – $264K

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Kitchen Refresh franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Kitchen Refresh's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Kitchen Refresh 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 →
Generate attorney questions for Kitchen Refresh →Validation call guide →

Explore QSR Franchises

QSR OverviewAll IndustriesQSRHome ServicesFitnessAutoBeautyCleaningEducationSenior Care
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.