Companies

Super Chix Franchising operates a very small system of just 7 total outlets, with a moderate growth pace of 2 openings and 1 closure in the last year. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy history provides a clean legal and financial background. ⚠ The total investment range of $611,367 to $982,800 is substantial for a brand with minimal scale and no Item 19 financial disclosure, leaving franchisees without validated performance data. This combination of high entry cost, tiny footprint, and lack of earnings claims presents significant uncertainty for prospective investors.

Fourth Avenue Restaurant Group, LLC operates a very small system of just 7 outlets, suggesting limited brand recognition and operational scale. The total investment range of $448,745 to $891,205 is substantial for a franchise with such a modest footprint, and the $49,500 franchise fee with a 6% royalty adds significant ongoing costs. Growth is stagnant, with only 1 outlet opened and 1 closed in the last year, indicating no net expansion and potential churn. ✓ No litigation or bankruptcy history provides some stability, but ⚠ the lack of growth and small network size present considerable risk for prospective franchisees.

Bango Bowls is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 7 total outlets, having added just 1 net new location in the last year, indicating a nascent growth trajectory. The total investment range of $182,082 to $510,192 is moderate for the food sector, and the $36,000 franchise fee is reasonable. ✓ The brand reports a strong average unit volume (AUV) of $756,530, which is a positive sign of unit-level economics, and there are no litigation or bankruptcy red flags. ⚠ However, the extremely limited scale and slow single-unit annual growth suggest potential challenges in system maturity and franchisee support infrastructure.

Mici Handcrafted Italian is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 7 total outlets, though it shows a clean bill of health with no litigation or bankruptcies and a perfect 2-0 net growth in the last year. ✓ The total investment range of $244,205 to $586,605 is moderate for a fast-casual Italian concept, and the 6% royalty is standard. ⚠ The primary risk is the extreme lack of scale, meaning franchisees are betting on a largely unproven system with limited operational history. The presence of Item 19 financial disclosure is a positive, but prospective buyers should scrutinize those performance numbers closely given the tiny sample size.

Jfc Franchise is a very small, early-stage system with only 7 total outlets, but it shows strong recent momentum with 5 openings and zero closures in the last year. The total investment range of $299,500 to $550,000, combined with a $30,000 franchise fee and a 5% royalty, positions it as a moderately priced opportunity. ✓ No litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean legal record. ⚠ The absence of Item 19 financial performance data is a significant risk, making it impossible to validate unit-level economics or profitability for prospective franchisees.

Aluxa Homes, LLC is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 7 total outlets, all opened in the last year, indicating a nascent but positive growth trajectory with zero closures. The franchise fee of $75,000 is high relative to the total investment range of $98,850 to $321,300, and the 4.0% royalty is moderate. ⚠ A significant red flag is the absence of Item 19 financial performance data, making it impossible to assess unit-level profitability or validate the business model. ✓ On the positive side, there is no litigation or bankruptcy history, and the brand has demonstrated 100% unit retention since its inception.

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 7 total outlets, but it posted strong growth by opening 8 new locations last year with zero closures, indicating a healthy expansion trajectory. ✓ The total investment range is wide at $142,640 to $889,280, with a $40,000 franchise fee and an 8% royalty, which is moderate for the pet services sector. ⚠ The lack of any litigation or bankruptcy is a positive sign, but the tiny base of existing units means there is limited operational history for prospective franchisees to evaluate. ✓ The presence of Item 19 financial performance representations provides some transparency, though the wide investment range suggests significant variability in build-out or territory costs.

Health Atlast is a very small franchise system with only 7 total outlets, having opened just 1 new location and closed 0 in the last year, indicating a nascent but stable growth trajectory. ✓ The franchise offers a relatively low total investment range of $121,800 to $304,000 with a $40,000 franchise fee, making it accessible for individual operators. ⚠ However, the 8.0% royalty fee is on the higher side for a system of this scale, which could pressure unit economics given the lack of proven brand scale. ✓ Positively, the company provides Item 19 financial performance data and has no litigation or bankruptcy history, offering some transparency and a clean legal record.

Lionheart Fitness Kids, Inc operates a very small, low-cost franchise system with only 7 total outlets, but it shows strong recent growth with 4 openings and zero closures in the last year. ✓ The minimal total investment range of $3,002 to $13,829 and a franchise fee of just $989 make this one of the most affordable entry points in franchising. ✓ The company provides an Item 19 financial disclosure, offering transparency on potential performance, and has no litigation or bankruptcy history. ⚠ However, the 8.0% royalty fee is relatively high for such a low-investment model, and the tiny network size suggests limited brand recognition and support infrastructure.

Ninja Nation Fitness Group, LLC operates a small but growing system of 7 outlets with a clean legal record and no bankruptcies, a positive sign for prospective franchisees. ✓ The brand demonstrates healthy unit economics with an average unit volume (AUV) of $1,279,000, though the total investment range of $237,500 to nearly $2 million is exceptionally wide, suggesting significant variation in build-out costs. ✓ The franchise added 2 new units last year with zero closures, indicating steady expansion and operational stability. ⚠ However, the 7.0% royalty fee is relatively high for a fitness concept, and the small system size means limited brand recognition and support infrastructure compared to larger competitors.

Anchored Tiny Homes Franchising, LLC operates a small but rapidly growing network of 7 outlets, having added 5 new locations in the past year with zero closures, indicating strong early momentum. ✓ The franchise fee is waived, lowering the entry barrier, though the total investment range of $113,750 to $1,792,500 is exceptionally wide, suggesting significant variability in business models or real estate costs. ✓ The 6% royalty is standard, and the presence of Item 19 financial disclosure provides transparency for prospective franchisees. ⚠ The lack of litigation or bankruptcy is a positive sign, but the tiny home niche remains a specialized market with unproven long-term scalability.

Chip is a very small franchise system with only 7 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, as no new units opened and none closed. The total investment range of $220,650 to $591,000 is moderate, but the absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant ⚠ red flag, as prospective franchisees cannot verify unit-level revenue or profitability. The $35,000 franchise fee and 6.0% royalty are standard, yet the lack of any litigation or bankruptcy provides a ✓ clean legal background. Overall, the brand’s stagnant growth and missing financial performance data make it a high-risk, unproven opportunity.

Living Rite is a very small franchise system with only 7 total outlets, having added just 1 new location last year with no closures. The total investment range of $37,300 to $107,950 is low, and the franchise fee of $25,000 with a 2% royalty is also modest. ✓ No litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean legal record. ⚠ The absence of Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant risk, as there is no validated data on unit-level performance or profitability to support the investment.

Wiseguy and Wiseguy Pizza is a very small, emerging franchise with only 7 total outlets, having added 2 net new locations last year with zero closures, indicating early-stage growth. The total investment range of $576,200 to $824,400 is significant for a brand with such limited scale and no Item 19 financial disclosure, which is a major ⚠ risk for prospective franchisees. The $45,000 franchise fee and 6.0% royalty are standard, but the absence of any audited financial performance data makes it impossible to validate unit-level economics. While the brand has no litigation or bankruptcy history ✓, the lack of financial disclosure and small footprint suggest a high-risk, unproven investment.

iMove PT® is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 7 total outlets and a modest growth pace of just 1 net new opening in the last year. ✓ The franchise has a clean legal record with no litigation or bankruptcy, and it provides an Item 19 financial disclosure, which is a positive for transparency. ⚠ The total investment range of $40,100 to $244,500 is relatively low, but the $30,000 franchise fee is high relative to the brand's tiny scale and unproven system. ✓ The absence of any closures is a minor positive, but the extremely limited footprint makes this a high-risk, unproven opportunity for prospective franchisees.

Churned Creamery International, Inc. operates a very small system of just 7 outlets with zero net growth last year, indicating a stagnant or nascent brand. ⚠ The absence of Item 19 financial performance data prevents any assessment of unit-level economics, while the presence of litigation is a notable red flag for prospective franchisees. ✓ The total investment range of $303k to $579k is moderate for the food sector, but the 7% royalty is standard. Given the lack of expansion and missing financial disclosures, this opportunity carries significant uncertainty.

American Kolache operates a small but growing network of 7 outlets, with a healthy trajectory of 2 openings and zero closures in the last year. ✓ The franchise fee is $39,000 with a total investment range of $224,968 to $331,769, and a 6% royalty, while the disclosed average unit volume of $749,070 suggests strong revenue potential for a relatively low-cost concept. ⚠ However, the very small system size means limited operational history and peer network for franchisees to rely on. ✓ There are no litigation or bankruptcy issues, which is a positive sign for a young brand.

Curb-Ease Inc. operates a very small system of just 7 outlets, with a moderate entry cost of $123,500 to $258,500 and a $30,000 franchise fee. ⚠ A major red flag is the net loss of 3 outlets last year with zero new openings, indicating a severe contraction rather than growth. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy filings provides some stability, but the 7% royalty is high for a brand of this scale. Given the negative trajectory and tiny footprint, prospective franchisees should demand a thorough explanation for the closures and scrutinize the Item 19 financial performance.

Superior Play Systems operates a very small network of just 7 outlets with zero unit growth or closures in the past year, indicating a stagnant or mature system with no current expansion momentum. ✓ The franchise reports a strong average unit volume (AUV) of $2.27 million, which is impressive for the total investment range of $266k–$318k, suggesting healthy unit-level economics. ⚠ However, the lack of any new openings combined with a $40,000 franchise fee and 5% royalty raises concerns about the brand's ability to scale or attract new franchisees. With no litigation or bankruptcy history, the system appears stable, but the flat growth trajectory is a key risk for prospective investors seeking expansion potential.

The Giggling Pig operates a small, 7-unit franchise with a low total investment of $75k-$110k, making it accessible for entry-level owners. ✓ The brand shows healthy growth, adding 2 new outlets last year with zero closures, and its reported average unit volume of $262,804 provides a solid revenue baseline. ⚠ However, the 8% royalty fee is relatively high for this investment tier, which will compress margins, and the very small system size limits brand recognition and purchasing power. Overall, this is a low-cost opportunity with promising unit economics, but prospective franchisees should carefully evaluate the royalty burden and the support infrastructure of a nascent franchise system.

RoofAid is a very small franchise system with only 7 total outlets, having added just 1 new location in the past year with no closures. The total investment range of $124,950 to $255,500 is relatively low, though the $50,000 franchise fee is high for such a nascent brand. ⚠ A significant red flag is the absence of Item 19 financial performance data, making it impossible to assess unit-level profitability or validate the business model. ✓ The lack of litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean legal slate, but the tiny scale and lack of earnings claims suggest high risk for prospective franchisees.

Tifa Foods International, Inc. operates a very small system of just 7 outlets, with a moderate initial investment ranging from $314,459 to $507,621 and a franchise fee of $47,500. ✓ The brand provides Item 19 financial performance data, reporting an average unit volume (AUV) of $389,072, which offers some transparency to prospective franchisees. ⚠ However, the system is in a clear contraction phase, having opened zero new outlets while closing 2 in the last year, representing a significant 22% decline in its total footprint. ⚠ This negative growth trajectory, combined with the brand's minimal scale, presents substantial risk for new franchisees entering the system.

JBL Roofing & Construction operates a very small network of just 7 total outlets, though it shows strong early growth with 4 openings and zero closures in the last year. The total investment range of $34,400 to $70,800 is exceptionally low, but the 23% royalty fee is extremely high and will heavily pressure franchisee margins. ⚠ A major red flag is the absence of Item 19 financial performance data, making it impossible to validate unit economics or profitability. ✓ The lack of litigation or bankruptcy history provides some baseline stability, but the tiny scale and missing financial disclosure make this a high-risk, unproven concept.

BAB VENTURES FRANCHISING, LLC operates a very small system of just 7 outlets, with a moderate total investment range of $139,900 to $185,000 and a franchise fee of $85,000. ✓ The franchise provides Item 19 financial disclosure showing an average unit volume (AUV) of $296,107, and it reported a net gain of one outlet last year with zero closures. ⚠ A significant red flag is the bankruptcy history, which raises concerns about the franchisor's financial stability and long-term viability. Given the minimal scale and the bankruptcy disclosure, prospective franchisees should conduct thorough due diligence on the franchisor's current financial health.

Glaze Teriyaki Franchise Co LLC operates a very small system of just 7 outlets with no growth or closures in the last year, indicating a stagnant or nascent brand. The total investment range of $217,500 to $563,500 is moderate, but the absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant ⚠ red flag, as prospective franchisees cannot verify unit-level profitability. While the franchise has no litigation or bankruptcy history ✓, the lack of any new openings and the failure to provide earnings claims suggest limited operational validation and a high-risk profile for investors.

Chicken in a Barrel Franchising, LLC operates a small, 7-unit system with no recent growth or closures, indicating a stagnant or tightly controlled network. ✓ The franchise offers a relatively low total investment range ($136,300 - $595,500) and a disclosed average unit volume of $923,598, suggesting strong unit-level economics for a niche concept. ⚠ However, the 6% royalty fee is moderate, and the lack of any new openings in the past year raises concerns about expansion momentum or market saturation. With no litigation or bankruptcy history, the brand appears stable but may lack the scalability to attract aggressive franchisee interest.

Taco Rico Franchising, LLC operates a very small system of just 7 total outlets, indicating a nascent or limited concept with minimal proof of scalability. ✓ The relatively low total investment range of $154,800 to $340,800 and a 5% royalty offer an accessible entry point for prospective franchisees. ⚠ However, the system is stagnant, with only 1 outlet opened and 1 closed in the last year, resulting in zero net growth and raising concerns about unit-level viability. ✓ Positively, the franchise provides an Item 19 financial disclosure and has no history of litigation or bankruptcy, offering some transparency and a clean legal record.

Rachel's Kitchen operates a very small system of just 7 outlets with no recent growth, having opened and closed zero locations last year, which signals a stagnant or nascent brand. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy provides a clean legal and financial record. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $252,450 to $687,880 is significant for a brand with such limited scale and no demonstrated expansion momentum. ✓ The inclusion of Item 19 financial disclosure offers some transparency, but the lack of any new openings raises concerns about the franchise's current viability and market traction.

Junbi Franchising LLC operates a very small network of just 7 outlets, with a moderate total investment range of $268,750 to $576,250 and a $30,000 franchise fee. ✓ The brand shows positive early growth, having opened 2 new outlets in the last year with zero closures, and carries no litigation or bankruptcy history. ⚠ A significant red flag is the absence of Item 19 financial performance data, leaving prospective franchisees without any validated revenue or profit expectations to assess the opportunity. This lack of disclosure makes the investment highly speculative despite the clean legal record and nascent expansion.

FranSave operates a very small system of just 7 total outlets, though it shows strong recent growth with 5 openings and zero closures in the last year. The franchise fee is $0, and total investment is exceptionally low at $4,550 to $12,450, making it one of the most affordable entry points available. ⚠ However, the absence of an Item 19 financial performance disclosure is a significant red flag, as prospective franchisees have no validated data on unit-level revenue or profitability. ✓ The lack of litigation or bankruptcy history provides some baseline stability, but the high 10% royalty on such a low-cost model warrants careful scrutiny of unit economics.

KENNEDY FRANCHISING USA INC operates a very small network of just 7 total outlets with no growth or closures in the last year, indicating a stagnant or nascent system. The franchise fee is low at $10,000, and total investment ranges from $88,500 to $162,500, making it a relatively affordable entry point. ⚠ A significant red flag is the absence of Item 19 financial performance data, leaving prospective franchisees without any earnings projections to evaluate. ✓ The franchise has no litigation or bankruptcy history, which provides some baseline stability, but the lack of expansion and financial disclosure suggests caution.

Omni Fight Club Franchising, LLC is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 6 total outlets, though it showed positive growth by opening 3 new locations last year with no closures. The total investment range of $134,700 to $617,000 is moderate, but the $30,000 franchise fee and 5% royalty are standard for the fitness sector. ⚠ A significant red flag is the presence of litigation, which introduces legal risk, and the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure means there is no verifiable data on unit-level revenue or profitability for prospective franchisees to evaluate. ✓ The absence of any bankruptcies and the 100% net unit growth in the past year are the primary positives, but the overall risk profile is elevated due to the small scale and missing financial performance data.

Beauty 101, LLC operates a very small, early-stage franchise system with only 6 total outlets and a modest net gain of just 1 unit opened in the last year, indicating a nascent growth trajectory. ✓ The absence of any litigation or bankruptcy filings provides a clean legal and financial background. ⚠ However, the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant red flag, as prospective franchisees have no validated data on unit-level revenue or profitability to assess the business model. ⚠ The total investment range of $210,940 to $478,300 is substantial for a system with no proven financial performance, making the opportunity a high-risk, unproven venture.

ZeroMold Franchising operates a small, niche system of just 6 outlets with no recent growth, having opened and closed zero locations last year. ✓ The franchise offers a relatively low total investment range of $93,950 to $180,850 and discloses a healthy average unit volume of $294,572, suggesting strong unit-level economics. ⚠ However, the $49,500 franchise fee and 7% royalty are high relative to the system's tiny scale and stagnant trajectory, raising concerns about the value of the brand's support and market presence. ✓ Positively, there is no litigation or bankruptcy history, but the lack of expansion signals a mature or struggling concept with limited franchisee opportunity.

Apple Spice is a very small, emerging franchise with only 6 total outlets and a modest growth pace of 1 net new opening last year. ✓ The franchise offers a transparent financial picture with an Item 19 disclosure showing a strong average unit volume (AUV) of $908,313, which is attractive relative to the total investment range of $280,895 to $415,395. ⚠ A significant red flag is the founder's or entity's prior bankruptcy, which warrants careful due diligence on financial stability and management history. ✓ The absence of litigation is a positive, but the high franchise fee of $49,000 and 6% royalty should be weighed against the limited operational track record.

Level Up Franchise, LLC is a very small, early-stage system with only 6 total outlets, though it shows a positive growth trajectory with 3 openings and zero closures in the last year. ✓ The total investment range of $51,800 to $68,200 is exceptionally low, making it one of the most affordable franchise opportunities available. ⚠ However, the absence of Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant red flag, as prospective franchisees have no validated data on unit-level revenue or profitability to assess the business model. The low franchise fee of $35,000 and 6.5% royalty are standard, but the lack of financial performance representations combined with the tiny network makes this a high-risk, unproven investment.

HomeSlyce Pizza operates a very small system of just 6 total outlets with no growth or closures in the past year, indicating a stagnant or nascent franchise. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy filings provides a clean legal and financial history. ⚠ However, the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant red flag, as prospective franchisees cannot evaluate unit-level profitability or revenue expectations. ⚠ With a total investment ranging from $320,250 to $694,950 and a 6% royalty, this opportunity carries substantial cost without any disclosed performance data to justify the risk.

Jump Start Sports is a very small, low-cost franchise system with just 6 total outlets, requiring a total investment of $64,580 to $72,298 and a franchise fee of $35,000. ✓ The brand shows strong recent growth, opening 4 new units in the last year with zero closures, and has no litigation or bankruptcy history. ✓ The Item 19 financial disclosure is available, which is a positive for transparency, though the 8.0% royalty is relatively high for such a low-investment model. ⚠ The extreme small scale means prospective franchisees should scrutinize unit-level financial performance and the support infrastructure for such a nascent network.

Driving Academy is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 6 total outlets, though it shows promising momentum by opening 3 new locations last year with zero closures. ✓ The absence of litigation or bankruptcy filings provides a clean legal and financial baseline. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $224,200 to $557,300 is substantial for a brand with such limited operational scale, and the 10% royalty fee is relatively high. Prospective franchisees should carefully evaluate the Item 19 financial performance data to determine if unit-level economics justify the upfront costs and ongoing royalty burden.

Tay Ho Restaurants is a very small franchise system with only 6 total outlets and a modest growth pace of just 1 net new opening in the last year. The total investment range of $337,500 to $730,000 is moderate, though the $30,000 franchise fee and 5.0% royalty are standard for the segment. ⚠ A significant red flag is the absence of Item 19 financial performance data, leaving prospective franchisees without any validated earnings expectations. ✓ On the positive side, the franchise has no litigation or bankruptcy history and reported zero closures last year, indicating operational stability despite its limited scale.

The Budlong is a very small franchise system with only 6 total outlets, having added just 1 new location last year with no closures, indicating a nascent but stable growth trajectory. The total investment range of $134,650 to $828,000 is broad, with a $35,000 franchise fee and a 6.0% royalty. ⚠ Significant red flags include the absence of Item 19 financial performance disclosures, which prevents any assessment of unit profitability, and the presence of both litigation and bankruptcy disclosures. ✓ The low initial investment floor is accessible, but the lack of financial data and legal history make this a high-risk, speculative opportunity.

Kitchen Guard Services is a very small but rapidly growing franchise, having added 5 new outlets in the last year to reach a total of 6, with zero closures. ✓ The total investment range of $197,950 to $264,150 is moderate, though the 10% royalty is on the higher side for this investment level. ✓ The franchise provides an Item 19 financial disclosure, offering transparency, and has no litigation or bankruptcy history. ⚠ The primary risk is the extremely limited scale of only 6 units, which means the brand's concept and financial performance data are unproven at a broader level.

Badass Brands, LLC operates a very small, early-stage franchise system with only 6 total outlets and a modest growth pace of just 1 new opening in the past year. ✓ The low total investment range of $56,400 to $89,750 and absence of a royalty fee create a highly accessible entry point with no ongoing revenue sharing. ✓ The franchise provides Item 19 financial performance data, offering transparency, and has no litigation or bankruptcy history. ⚠ However, the minimal unit count and single new opening signal a nascent concept with limited operational proof and scalability risk.

PLM Franchising, Inc. is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 6 total outlets, which presents significant risk due to a lack of proven system-wide validation. The high entry cost, with a total investment ranging from $649,949 to $1,094,999 and a $54,900 franchise fee, is a major commitment for a brand with minimal scale. ⚠ A critical red flag is the absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure, meaning there is no verifiable data on unit-level revenue or profitability for prospective franchisees to evaluate. ✓ While the brand opened 5 new outlets last year, it also saw 2 closures, resulting in a net gain of only 3 units and raising concerns about unit-level stability.

Burrito Holdings Franchise Services, Inc. operates a very small system of just 6 outlets, though it shows promising growth with 3 openings against 1 closure last year. The total investment range of $690,000 to $985,000 is substantial, but the reported average unit volume of $1,156,846 is a strong positive ✓. A key red flag is the bankruptcy history ⚠, which demands careful scrutiny of the franchisor's financial stability and management track record. The absence of litigation is a neutral point, but the small scale and past bankruptcy make this a high-risk, high-reward opportunity.

CGF LLC operates a very small network of just 6 total outlets, with a modest growth trajectory of 1 new opening and no closures last year. The total investment range of $296,732 to $482,600 is moderate, though the $40,000 franchise fee and 5.0% royalty are standard. ⚠ A significant red flag is the absence of Item 19 financial performance data, making it impossible to assess unit-level profitability or validate the business model. ✓ The clean legal history with no litigation or bankruptcy provides some baseline stability, but the lack of financial disclosure and tiny scale present substantial risk for prospective franchisees.

Training Mate is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 6 total outlets, having added just 1 net new location in the last year, indicating a nascent growth trajectory. The total investment range of $263,500 to $517,700 is moderate, though the $50,000 franchise fee and 7.0% royalty are on the higher side for a brand of this scale. ✓ The franchise provides Item 19 financial performance data, which is a positive for transparency, and has no litigation or bankruptcy history. ⚠ The primary risk is the extremely limited operating history and unit count, which offers little proof of concept or system maturity for prospective franchisees.

MW Equity, Inc. operates a very small network of just 6 total outlets with zero net growth over the past year, indicating a stagnant or nascent franchise system. The total investment range of $238,200 to $833,500 is moderate, but the absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant ⚠ red flag, as prospective franchisees cannot verify unit-level financial performance. The $40,000 franchise fee and 3.0% royalty are reasonable, but the lack of any new openings or closures suggests the brand is not actively expanding. ✓ No litigation or bankruptcy history provides some stability, but the tiny scale and missing financial data make this a high-risk, speculative opportunity.

DHH Group, Inc. operates a very small system of just 6 outlets with no recent growth, having opened and closed zero locations last year. The franchise fee is high at $59,500, and the 8.0% royalty is significant relative to the modest total investment range of $72,250 to $118,600. ⚠ A major red flag is the bankruptcy history, which raises serious concerns about the franchisor's financial stability and long-term viability. ✓ While there is no litigation and the company provides Item 19 financial disclosure, the stagnant footprint and bankruptcy risk make this a highly speculative opportunity.

Vanguard Key Clubs is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 6 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating a stalled or pre-growth phase. The total investment range of $207,350 to $527,700 is moderate, but the absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant ⚠ red flag, as it prevents any assessment of unit-level revenue or profitability. While the franchise has no litigation or bankruptcy history ✓, the lack of any new openings or closures suggests the concept has not yet proven its scalability or market demand. Prospective franchisees should proceed with extreme caution and demand robust validation from existing owners before committing.