SWEETWATERS

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: NY · File #253451

FDD issued: Apr 30, 2025

FDD Issued: Apr 30, 2025

Extracted: May 5, 2026

Analyzed

Franchisor Details

Name: Sweetwaters Group LLC

Address: 123 W. Washington Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

Phone: (734) 222-6412 ext. 1

Website: www.Sweetwaterscafé.com

Franchising Since: 2004

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Food & Beverage

Veteran Discount

13.5%

Franchise Fee

$37,000

Royalty

6.0%

Ad Fund: 3.0%

Total Investment

$441K - $730K

Initial Term

10 years

Renewable

Outlet Information

Total Outlets

Franchised

Company-Owned

Opened (Last Year)

Closed (Last Year)

-1

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Exclusive Territory

No territorial exclusivity; franchisor may compete via alternative channels

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Disclosed

Average Annual Gross Sales for 2024 from Chart A. Range: $1,009,696.54 to $317,0...

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Avg Unit Volume

$595,091

Median

$551,460

Top 25% Avg

$862,473

Bottom 25% Avg

$380,251

Highest

$1,009,697

Lowest

$317,046

% Achieving Avg

45.0%

Sample Size

29 units

Legal History

Litigation: None

Bankruptcy: None

Number	File name	Source State	Filing Date	Actions
253451	447986_Franchise__SWEETWATERS_EFDID__447986_New York_253451.pdf Canonical 2025 analysis · newest filing	NY	Apr 30, 2025 FDD issue date	Restricted
235332	447986_Franchise__SWEETWATERS_EFDID__447986_Illinois_235332.pdf Alternate source copy	IL	Apr 30, 2025 FDD issue date	Restricted
221758	447986_Franchise__SWEETWATERS_EFDID__447986_North Dakota_221758.pdf Alternate source copy	ND	Apr 30, 2025 FDD issue date	Restricted
77282	447986_Franchise__SWEETWATERS_EFDID__447986_New York_77282.pdf Alternate source copy	NY	Apr 27, 2023 FDD issue date	Restricted
75062	447986_Franchise__SWEETWATERS_EFDID__447986_North Dakota_75062.pdf Canonical 2023 analysis	ND	Apr 27, 2023 FDD issue date	Restricted
43849	447986_Franchise__SWEETWATERS_EFDID__447986_New York_43849.pdf Alternate source copy	NY	Jun 6, 2022 FDD issue date	Restricted
43839	447986_Franchise__SWEETWATERS_EFDID__447986_New York_43839.pdf Canonical 2022 analysis	NY	Jun 6, 2022 FDD issue date	Restricted

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