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Casual DiningLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedQuality: 75/100

Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip

Based on 2021 FDD · 4 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
50
C
Moderate Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$44K – $586K
MinMid: $315KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$38K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
1.5%
Total Burden
7.5%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
2
Net Unit Growth
→ —
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
16.7%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 16.67%
HIGH ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip vs. Casual Dining Average

MetricNestle Toll House Cafe by ChipCasual Dining Avg
SBA Default Rate16.7%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return—15.5%
Total Investment$315K$250K

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

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$645K – $1.8M
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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip 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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