Companies

DumpStor Franchising, LLC is a high-potential concept in the waste management niche, boasting a strong Average Unit Volume (AUV) of $825,642 against a mid-range total investment. ✓ Despite the attractive unit economics and a clean record regarding litigation and bankruptcy, the system remains extremely small and unproven with only 6 total outlets. ⚠ The growth trajectory is a major red flag, as the network experienced zero net growth last year with 5 openings offset by 5 closures. ⚠

This franchise presents a high-cost entry point with a total investment reaching up to $1.14 million and a steep 7.0% royalty fee, which demands strong unit-level economics to be viable. ⚠ The absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure is a critical risk factor, as it prevents prospective investors from validating the potential return on such a significant capital outlay. ✓ The lack of litigation and bankruptcy history offers basic operational stability, but the static network of only six units with zero recent growth suggests the concept lacks momentum.

Sweet Chick presents a compelling high-volume investment opportunity, evidenced by a strong AUV of $3.2M against a mid-range total investment of $1.1M to $1.8M. ✓ The franchise maintains a clean record regarding litigation and bankruptcy, and successfully avoided any unit closures last year. ⚠ However, the system remains extremely small with only 6 total outlets and minimal growth of +1 unit, indicating a lack of established scale. ⚠ Prospective franchisees must weigh the robust unit-level economics against the risks inherent in a concept with limited operational history and a slow expansion trajectory.

PLM Franchising, Inc. is a rapidly emerging system with 6 total outlets that achieved 5 new openings and zero closures last year, signaling strong initial unit growth. ✓ The franchise maintains a clean legal profile with no history of litigation or bankruptcy. ⚠ However, the lack of an Item 19 financial performance representation creates a significant information gap regarding unit-level profitability. ⚠ Potential franchisees must also carefully weigh the high initial investment range of $649,949 to $1,094,999 against the risks of joining a small, unproven brand.

This franchise presents a low barrier to entry with a total investment under $81k, making it accessible compared to many brick-and-mortar concepts. ✓ However, the system lacks scale with only 6 total outlets and showed zero growth last year, suggesting limited market traction or brand maturity. ⚠ Significant risks exist as the franchisor lacks an Item 19 financial disclosure and has a history of litigation, which necessitates extreme caution during due diligence.

Seriously Addictive Learning Center USA is a micro-scale operation with only 6 total units and minimal expansion, opening just one outlet last year. ⚠ The most critical risk factor is the 50.0% royalty rate, which is exceptionally high and likely to severely constrain franchisee profitability. ✓ The entry cost is relatively accessible with a total investment starting at $80,000, but the absence of an Item 19 financial performance representation makes it impossible to validate potential returns. ⚠ Additionally, the disclosure of active litigation serves as a cautionary flag for prospective investors regarding the system's stability.

CRS Franchising presents a compelling value proposition characterized by exceptional unit economics, with an AUV of $1.38M that significantly outweighs the mid-range total investment. ✓ The absence of litigation or closures, combined with consistent recent growth, indicates a stable and well-managed system. ✓ However, the brand operates at a micro-scale with only 6 total outlets, meaning prospective franchisees must accept the risks associated with an unproven, nascent system rather than an established market presence. ⚠

Design Pro Remodeling presents a compelling high-volume opportunity characterized by an exceptionally low cost of entry and massive Average Unit Volumes of $7.5 million. ✓ The franchise offers a highly profitable structure with a modest $25,000 fee and 4.0% royalties, supported by a clean record regarding litigation and bankruptcy. ✓ However, the brand is currently in the early stages of scale with only 6 total outlets, meaning it lacks the historical heft of more established systems. ⚠

Global Art & Creative is a micro-scale franchise with only 6 total outlets and minimal expansion, having opened just 1 unit last year. ✓ The investment entry point of roughly $102k to $154k is relatively accessible, supported by a clean record regarding litigation and bankruptcy. ⚠ However, the 15.0% royalty fee is high, and the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents validation of the business model's profitability.

Helping Hands Franchising, LLC is a high-potential but early-stage concept with a very small footprint of six total outlets. ✓ The investment profile is flexible and attractive, featuring a low $25,000 franchise fee and zero closures since inception. ✓ The provision of an Item 19 offers financial transparency, though the limited scale presents a risk for prospective franchisees relying on proven systems. ⚠ With only two openings last year, the brand is still in the nascent stages of validating its growth trajectory.

Green Motion Car and Van Rental presents a high-risk profile characterized by minimal scale and severe contraction, having closed four outlets while opening only one recently to reach a total of just six locations. ⚠ The absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents potential investors from validating profitability, while the presence of active litigation adds a significant layer of legal and operational uncertainty. ⚠ Although the franchise offers a low entry fee of $10,000, the total investment varies widely up to $1.5 million, making this a capital-intensive opportunity with questionable viability and negative growth momentum.

MW Equity presents a high-barrier investment opportunity requiring a total capitalization between $238,200 and $833,500. ✓ The franchise offers a competitive 3.0% royalty rate and maintains a clean legal record with no history of litigation or bankruptcy. ⚠ However, the system suffers from minimal scale with only six total outlets and zero growth over the last year. ⚠ The absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure further complicates the ability to validate the potential return on such a significant capital outlay.

Village Juice & Kitchen is a high-risk concept characterized by minimal scale with only 6 total outlets and zero growth last year. ⚠ The closure of one unit during a period of stagnation is a concerning signal for system health, and the absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents validation of potential returns. ✓ The franchise maintains a clean legal record, though prospective investors should be cautious given the high entry cost of up to $991,600 against a backdrop of declining momentum.

Nick and Moes operates as an extremely small, static chain with only 6 total outlets and zero recent growth, signaling a lack of momentum. ✓ The franchise reports an exceptionally high Average Unit Volume of over $10 million, which justifies the upper investment range of $3.1 million and suggests strong unit-level economics. ⚠ However, prospective buyers should exercise caution given the limited scale of the system and the potential risks associated with a static footprint.

Express Modular Franchising LLC is an early-stage concept with a minimal footprint of six total outlets, though it demonstrated positive momentum by opening two new locations last year with zero closures. ✓ The low 3.0% royalty fee and accessible franchise cost of $24,000 create a low-barrier entry point within a total investment range of $138,750 to $312,500. ⚠ However, the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure represents a significant risk for investors seeking validated earnings potential. ⚠ Additionally, the system’s limited scale suggests an unproven business model that lacks the robust support infrastructure typical of established brands.

STORsquare Franchise Group, LLC presents a compelling but capital-intensive entry into the mobile storage market, characterized by a high total investment ranging from $166k to $437k. ✓ The franchise demonstrates exceptional unit economics with an Average Unit Volume (AUV) of $401,285, suggesting strong revenue potential relative to the initial franchise fee of $54,900. ✓ Operational health is further evidenced by rapid 66% growth last year and zero unit closures, with a clean leadership record regarding litigation and bankruptcy. ⚠ Investors should account for the standard 7.5% royalty fee when projecting net returns in this emerging system.

Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings is a high-risk micro-scale franchise facing severe contraction, having closed two outlets last year while opening zero, reducing the chain to just five total locations. ⚠ The lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure removes any visibility into unit economics, which is a major red flag given the stalled growth. ⚠ While the franchise fee is low, the total investment varies significantly, and the brand lacks the proven stability or scale required for a secure investment.

Millennium Medical Care is a small, five-unit system requiring a substantial initial investment of over $300,000, though the lack of startup activity last year indicates stagnant growth. The absence of an Item 19 financial performance representation is a significant drawback, preventing due diligence on potential returns. However, the franchise maintains a clean legal profile with no history of litigation or bankruptcy.

Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co presents a low-risk profile with no history of litigation, bankruptcy, or recent unit closures, though it remains an extremely small operation with only 5 total locations and zero growth last year. ✓ The franchise offers a transparent financial performance representation (Item 19) and a mid-range total investment ($298k–$498k) that is accessible relative to larger coffee brands. ⚠ However, the combination of a $40,000 franchise fee and a 6.0% royalty rate requires scrutiny given the lack of established scale or proven expansion momentum.

The Man Salon presents a compelling unit-level economics story with an Average Unit Volume of $558,705 against a mid-range total investment of $241,200 - $395,300 ✓. The franchise maintains a clean history with no litigation or bankruptcy ✓, though the network is extremely small with only 5 total outlets. A significant risk to viability is the stagnant growth trajectory, with zero new openings and zero closures reported last year ⚠. Prospective franchisees should exercise caution, as the limited scale offers little operational proof of concept or brand momentum ⚠.

bb.q Chicken presents a high barrier to entry with a steep $300,000 franchise fee that comprises the majority of the total investment, signaling significant upfront capital risk. ⚠ The network is extremely small with only 5 total outlets and stagnant growth, recording one opening and one closure last year. ⚠ The absence of an Item 19 financial performance representation makes it impossible to validate the potential return on such a heavy investment.

Blowfish Poke operates as a micro-chain with only 5 total outlets and zero growth last year, indicating a stagnant footprint despite a clean record regarding litigation and bankruptcy. ✓ The franchise offers a moderate entry point with a total investment between $122,750 and $338,750, balanced against an Average Unit Volume of $292,779. ⚠ However, prospective franchisees should note the high 7.0% royalty fee and the lack of recent expansion as potential risks regarding brand momentum.

Coopportunity, Inc. presents a highly accessible entry point with a minimal total investment ($4.6k–$46k) and no franchise fee ✓, though the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure makes potential returns difficult to quantify ⚠. The franchise operates at a micro-scale with only 5 total outlets and recorded zero growth last year, indicating a stagnant or very niche market presence ⚠. While the absence of litigation and bankruptcy is a positive sign ✓, prospective franchisees should exercise caution due to the limited operational history and lack of performance data.

Get Lit Concepts presents a compelling but capital-intensive investment opportunity, requiring a total investment between $512,909 and $738,991. ✓ The franchise exhibits strong unit-level economics with an AUV of $592,775 and demonstrates aggressive growth, having opened 4 units in the last year alone to reach a total of 5 outlets with zero closures. ⚠ However, the system is currently extremely small and unproven at scale, and the 7.0% royalty fee adds significant ongoing costs to the high initial entry price.

Freecoat is a high-risk emerging franchise with minimal scale, operating only 5 total units after opening just 2 last year. ✓ The concept offers a reasonable entry point with a Total Investment starting at $221,500 and a solid Average Unit Volume of $356,802. ⚠ However, the presence of litigation and a lack of historical data make this a speculative opportunity best suited for risk-tolerant investors.

Alsies presents a low-risk profile with a clean history regarding litigation and bankruptcy, though it operates on an extremely small scale with only 5 total outlets and zero recent growth. ✓ The franchise offers a highly accessible total investment ($128k–$189k) and a reasonable royalty rate of 6.0%. ⚠ However, the Average Unit Volume of $329,489 is modest relative to the franchise fee and operational costs, and the lack of new openings suggests stagnant system momentum.

Café Mexicali presents a high-barrier-to-entry investment opportunity with total costs ranging from $558k to over $1.2M, supported by a clean record regarding litigation and bankruptcy. ✓ The presence of an Item 19 financial disclosure offers essential transparency for prospective franchisees evaluating this significant capital outlay. ⚠ However, the system currently lacks scale with only 5 total outlets and zero growth last year, suggesting the concept is either in a very early stage or stagnant.

Sticky Fingers Cooking is a micro-scale franchise with only five total outlets and zero growth over the last year, indicating a stagnant or niche market presence. ✓ The concept offers a highly accessible entry point with a total investment ranging from roughly $78k to $125k, complemented by a clean leadership record free of litigation or bankruptcy. ⚠ However, prospective franchisees should note the relatively high 8.0% royalty fee and the modest Average Unit Volume of $263,874, which may strain profit margins despite the low initial cost.

SI Staffing presents a low barrier to entry with a modest $15,000 franchise fee and a total investment under $105,000, making it highly accessible for new operators. ✓ The network is currently micro-scale with only 5 total outlets, though it shows early signs of traction with 2 openings against 1 closure last year. ⚠ A significant risk for investors is the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure, which prevents the verification of potential earnings. ⚠

Al's #1 Italian Beef presents a high-barrier entry with total investments ranging from $640k to over $1.3 million, which is steep for a sandwich concept with only five total outlets. ⚠ The system shows signs of stagnation or contraction, evidenced by zero new openings and one closure last year, alongside the absence of an Item 19 financial performance representation. While the brand benefits from a clean legal history with no bankruptcy or litigation history, the significant capital requirement combined with a lack of proven growth metrics makes this a risky venture for potential franchisees.

DonutNV is an early-stage concept with a minimal footprint of 5 outlets, though it demonstrated positive momentum last year by opening 3 units with zero closures. ✓ The franchise offers a relatively accessible entry point with a total investment of $185k-$253k and no ongoing royalties, but the Item 19 discloses an AUV of only $220,451, suggesting tight profit margins. ⚠ While the lack of litigation or bankruptcy is encouraging, the limited operating history presents a significant risk for prospective franchisees. ⚠

Brightstar Senior Living Franchising presents a high-barrier-to-entry opportunity with a total investment ranging from $201k to over $2.2 million, targeting the growing senior care market. ✓ The franchise demonstrates operational stability with zero closures last year and provides financial transparency via an Item 19 disclosure. ⚠ However, the concept is currently lacking in scale with only 5 total outlets and minimal recent growth of 1 unit opened, which presents a risk for prospective franchisees. ⚠ Additionally, the presence of litigation in the disclosure documents warrants closer scrutiny during due diligence.

Cw Franchise presents a low-risk profile with no history of litigation or bankruptcy and stable unit retention, as evidenced by zero closures last year. ✓ However, the concept is currently lacking scale with only 5 total outlets and minimal growth trajectory, adding significant risk for early adopters. ⚠ Prospective franchisees must carefully weigh the moderate $40,000 fee and 7.0% royalty against the high total investment of up to $546,500 to ensure the unit economics justify the entry cost.

Surv is a high-performance franchise characterized by exceptional unit economics, boasting an AUV of roughly $1.4 million against a mid-range total investment of $105k–$135k. ✓ The brand exhibits rapid growth momentum with zero closures and a 400% increase in outlets last year, signaling strong market validation. ✓ While the $50,000 franchise fee and 7.0% royalty rate are standard, the limited scale of 5 total units presents a risk for early adopters despite the lack of litigation or bankruptcy history.

OddFellows Franchise presents a high-risk profile despite a reasonable Average Unit Volume of $490,424, primarily due to its minimal scale of only 5 total outlets and the closure of 2 units last year with zero openings. ✓ The franchise benefits from a clean legal history and a mid-range total investment ($234k–$591k), but the 6.0% royalty rate pressures margins given the lack of brand momentum. ⚠ The net negative growth trajectory indicates potential systemic operational or market viability issues that outweigh the benefits of Item 19 disclosure.

Bodenvy is an emerging medspa franchise that commands a high initial investment of over $300,000 but offers exceptional revenue potential, boasting an AUV of nearly $3 million. ✓ The brand demonstrates strong unit-level economics and stability, evidenced by zero closures or litigation history. ⚠ However, the system is currently small with only three total outlets and minimal expansion, signaling significant execution risk and a lack of proven scalability.

NHOU Advanced Rust Protection Franchising, LLC is a micro-scale concept in the early stages of development, having expanded from 2 to 5 total outlets last year. ✓ The investment barrier is low ($40k-$95k) and the brand shows promising initial momentum with zero closures and a clean legal history. ⚠ However, the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents the verification of unit economics or profitability. ⚠ Prospective franchisees face high risk due to the system's limited size and unproven track record.

Boba Arena is a high-growth but early-stage concept, having quadrupled its footprint to five outlets in just one year with zero closures. ✓ The franchise offers a highly accessible entry point with a low $10,000 fee, though the total investment varies significantly, reaching up to $340,800. ⚠ The primary risk lies in the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure and the limited operational history, making it difficult to validate the model's long-term profitability.

GIRLKIN LASHES is a micro-scale concept with only 5 total outlets, adding just one unit last year. ✓ The franchise offers a low barrier to entry with a reasonable $23,920 fee and a healthy AUV of $217,472, supported by a clean legal record. ⚠ However, the total investment of up to $263,200 is high relative to the system's limited size and unproven growth trajectory.

Life 4 Cuts is an extremely young concept with minimal scale, operating only 5 units after opening 4 last year. ✓ The franchise shows early momentum with zero closures and a clean legal record, though the absence of an Item 19 prevents verification of unit economics. ⚠ Investors face significant risk due to the unproven model and a relatively high 8.0% royalty fee for a nascent brand.

YEL! is a micro-scale franchise with only 5 total outlets, indicating a startup-phase operation with an unproven business model. ✓ The low total investment ($44.8k-$71.5k) and clean background regarding litigation and bankruptcy offer an accessible and low-risk entry point financially. ⚠ However, the absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents validation of profitability, and opening only 1 unit last year suggests a slow growth trajectory.

Grace Integrated presents a high-cost investment opportunity with a total range of $167,960 to $317,890, yet it lacks the historical financial performance data usually required to justify such a significant capital outlay. ✓ The absence of litigation, bankruptcy, and unit closures suggests a clean operational record, but the network is extremely small with only 5 total outlets and zero growth last year. ⚠ The combination of a steep $55,000 franchise fee, no disclosed royalty structure, and a lack of an Item 19 poses substantial risks regarding ROI potential and system maturity.

Anderson Longevity Clinic operates as a high-barrier, early-stage concept with only 5 total units and zero growth last year. ✓ The franchise offers a clean history with no litigation or bankruptcy and provides financial performance data (Item 19) to validate the model. ⚠ However, the combination of a $50,000 fee, 8.0% royalty, and stagnant expansion suggests a high-risk investment lacking operational momentum.

Pure Glow is an early-stage concept with minimal scale, operating only 5 units despite a recent growth surge of 4 new openings. ✓ The franchise demonstrates operational stability with no closures or litigation, though the $50,000 franchise fee is high relative to the $404,578 AUV. ⚠ With a total investment reaching nearly $1 million, the brand lacks the historical track record typically required to justify such a significant capital outlay.

SugaringLA Franchise, LLC presents a high-barrier entry opportunity with a total investment ranging from $303,250 to $416,500, though the risk is somewhat mitigated by a strong Average Unit Volume (AUV) of $412,080. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy is a positive indicator of operational stability, yet the network is extremely small with only 5 total outlets. ⚠ Most critically, the franchise shows zero growth trajectory with no new outlets opened last year, suggesting the concept is currently stagnant despite validated financial performance.

Tropical Juice Bar is a micro-scale franchise with only 5 total outlets and zero growth last year, indicating a very early-stage or stagnant brand presence. ✓ The financial performance is a major strength, with an Average Unit Volume (AUV) of $703,305 that suggests strong unit-level economics and potential return on investment. ⚠ However, the lack of recent openings combined with a total investment reaching nearly $400k poses a risk regarding the viability of the franchise system and brand traction.

NextHealth presents a high-barrier-to-entry investment opportunity with a total cost ranging from $1.6M to $2.2M, though the model is supported by a clean background free of litigation or bankruptcy ✓. The franchise demonstrates operational stability with no closures, but the growth trajectory is minimal with only one unit opened in the last year ⚠. With just five total outlets, the concept remains in the very early stages of scaling, posing a significant risk for franchisees seeking a proven, high-volume system ⚠.

Positive Reset is an early-stage concept with a minimal footprint of five outlets, though it demonstrated positive momentum by opening two units last year with no closures. ✓ The franchise requires a heavy capital commitment, with a high franchise fee of $150,000 pushing the total investment up to $381,750. ⚠ The absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents a data-backed ROI assessment, which is a significant risk given the steep entry cost and lack of brand scale. ⚠

This franchise is in a nascent startup phase with only 5 total outlets, all of which were opened in the last year with zero closures. ✓ The investment floor is low ($55k) and the 4.0% royalty is competitive, but the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents validation of unit economics. ⚠ With such limited operating history and scale, this opportunity presents high risk typical of an emerging brand.

Sasquatch Strength is a micro-scale franchise with only 5 total outlets and zero growth over the last year, indicating a stagnant or unproven business model. ⚠ The investment requirement of $359k-$493k is substantial relative to the brand's lack of scale, and the absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents validation of potential returns. ⚠ Significant red flags include the presence of litigation and a high 6.5% royalty fee, which together present considerable risk for new investors.