Companies

Halai City Grill is a very early-stage franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no proven expansion momentum. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy provides a clean legal and financial baseline, while the Item 19 disclosure offers some transparency on unit economics. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $282,000 to $667,600 is substantial for a brand with such limited operational history and no recent openings. This franchise carries high execution risk for prospective franchisees given its minimal scale and stagnant growth trajectory.

Village East Gifted is a micro-scale franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no expansion momentum. ✓ The low total investment range of $33,459 to $168,436 and modest $19,000 franchise fee make it accessible for entry-level investors. ⚠ However, the 8.5% royalty is relatively high for such a small system, and the absence of any new openings or closures suggests a stagnant or unproven business model. ✓ The presence of Item 19 financial disclosure provides some transparency, but the lack of scale and growth history presents significant risk for prospective franchisees.

Senior Living Locators Franchising, LLC operates a very small network of just 2 total outlets, with only 1 new location opened and none closed in the last year, indicating nascent but positive growth. ✓ The franchise requires a relatively low total investment of $74,000 to $116,900, though the $50,000 franchise fee is high relative to that range, and the 8.0% royalty is standard for service-based models. ✓ Item 19 discloses an average unit volume (AUV) of $610,347, which is a strong revenue figure for a low-cost service business, but this data point comes from an extremely limited sample size. ⚠ The primary risk is the lack of scale and operational history, as the financial performance of just two units may not be replicable for new franchisees.

Harlem Shake operates a minuscule network of just 2 total outlets with zero net growth over the past year, indicating a stalled or pre-revenue concept. The franchise fee of $40,000 and total investment range of $409,000 to $840,000 represent a significant capital commitment for a brand with virtually no operational track record. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy filings provides a clean legal slate. ⚠ The lack of any recent unit openings or closures suggests the brand has not yet proven its ability to scale or sustain operations, making this a high-risk, unproven investment opportunity.

Mochidoki Franchising, LLC is a nascent concept with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no current expansion momentum. ✓ The franchise offers a disclosed Item 19 and has a clean legal record with no litigation or bankruptcy. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $348,800 to $904,500 is substantial for a brand with such a minimal footprint, and the $45,000 franchise fee is high relative to its unproven scalability. This represents a high-risk, high-cost entry into a niche dessert market with no recent validation from new unit openings.

Kidz Jungle Franchising, LLC is a nascent concept with only 2 total outlets and a single opening in the past year, indicating a very early-stage growth trajectory. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcies provides a clean legal and financial baseline. ⚠ However, the high total investment range of $584,300 to $1,069,500 presents a significant capital barrier for a brand with no Item 19 financial disclosure, leaving prospective franchisees without validated performance data. This combination of a steep entry cost and a lack of earnings claims creates substantial uncertainty for potential investors.

DMZ Franchising, LLC is a nascent operation with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no proven expansion momentum. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy provides a clean legal slate, and the franchise fee is moderate at $35,000. ⚠ However, the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant red flag, as prospective franchisees cannot verify any earnings claims. ⚠ The total investment range is exceptionally wide ($229K to over $1M), suggesting undefined or highly variable business models, which adds considerable risk for a brand with no track record of unit growth.

Allen Carr's Easyway (US) Ltd. operates a very small, stagnant network of just 2 total outlets with zero net growth over the past year. ⚠ The franchise carries a high 20% royalty fee against a relatively low total investment range of $27,800 to $120,050, yet it does not provide Item 19 financial performance data, leaving potential earnings entirely opaque. ✓ The absence of litigation or bankruptcy history offers some stability, but the lack of any recent openings or closures suggests a system with no expansion momentum. This concept presents a high-risk, low-reward profile for investors seeking a proven, growing business model.

Shawarma Stackz LLC is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets and a very high entry cost, requiring a total investment between $690,000 and $1,225,000. ⚠ The absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents any assessment of unit-level profitability or validation of the brand's business model, which is a significant risk for prospective franchisees. ✓ The franchise has shown modest growth with 1 outlet opened and 0 closed in the last year, but ⚠ the presence of litigation is a notable red flag that warrants further investigation. Given the high capital requirement and lack of financial performance data, this opportunity carries substantial uncertainty for investors.

JOJU is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets, having opened and closed exactly one each in the last year, indicating a stalled growth trajectory and potential unit-level instability. The total investment range of $215,500 to $391,000, combined with a $50,000 franchise fee and 5.5% royalty, represents a moderate entry cost for a concept with no proven scalability. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy history provides a clean legal slate, but ⚠ the 50% closure rate in the most recent period is a significant red flag for prospective franchisees. This concept carries high execution risk given its tiny footprint and failure to demonstrate net unit growth.

Lazy Lobster is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets and a modest 1-unit opening in the past year, indicating a very early-stage concept. ✓ The low $12,500 franchise fee and wide investment range of $116,250 to $718,500 offer some flexibility, but the absence of Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant ⚠ red flag, as it prevents any assessment of unit-level profitability or performance. With no litigation or bankruptcies on record, the brand has a clean legal slate, but the lack of financial data makes it impossible to evaluate the business model's viability. This opportunity is best suited for risk-tolerant investors willing to operate without proven financial benchmarks.

Modern Halo Franchising, LLC is a nascent concept with only 2 total outlets, presenting significant risk despite a clean legal record with no litigation or bankruptcy. ✓ The franchise discloses a strong average unit volume (AUV) of $931,350, but this figure is based on a minuscule sample size, making it unreliable for projections. ⚠ The total investment range of $282,575 to $647,700 is substantial for a brand with no proven multi-unit track record, and the 6% royalty adds ongoing cost pressure. ✓ The opening of 1 outlet with 0 closures last year shows early positive momentum, but the lack of scale means prospective franchisees are essentially betting on an unproven system.

Daigle Cleaning Systems is an extremely small franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero unit growth or closures in the past year, indicating a stagnant or nascent system. The total investment is low at $54,000 to $67,900, but the franchise fee of $43,000 consumes the vast majority of that capital, leaving minimal working capital for operations. A major red flag is the 12,000% royalty rate, which appears to be a data error or an unsustainable structure that would make profitability impossible. ✓ Low entry cost is offset by ⚠ a lack of Item 19 financial performance data and ⚠ a highly questionable royalty model that demands scrutiny.

Body Energy and Body Energy Club is a micro-scale franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no expansion momentum. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy provides a clean legal record, but ⚠ the lack of Item 19 financial disclosure means there is no verifiable data on unit profitability or revenue. ⚠ The total investment range of $624,000 to $1,123,500 is substantial for a brand with such limited scale and no proven track record, while the 7% royalty adds ongoing cost pressure. This concept carries high financial risk for prospective franchisees given its tiny footprint and opaque performance metrics.

Bare Metal Standard, Inc. operates a very small, two-unit franchise with no recent growth, having opened and closed zero outlets in the last year. ✓ The brand shows strong unit-level performance, with an average unit volume (AUV) of $880,883, and has no litigation or bankruptcy history. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $159,095 to $245,100 is significant for a concept with no proven scalability, and the 10% royalty is high relative to the brand's tiny footprint. This franchise offers a validated financial model but carries substantial risk due to its lack of expansion and minimal operational track record.

All States M.E.D. is a very small, early-stage franchise with only 2 total outlets, though it shows positive momentum with 1 net outlet added and zero closures last year. ✓ The franchise provides an Item 19 disclosure showing a strong average unit volume of $749,269, which is a significant positive given the relatively modest total investment range of $188,500 to $255,500. ⚠ However, the $100,000 franchise fee is notably high relative to the total investment, and the 8% royalty is steep for a concept with such limited operational history and scale. The absence of litigation or bankruptcy is a clean slate, but the tiny system size means prospective franchisees have very little data to validate the reported AUV or assess long-term viability.

Count Junkula is a micro-scale franchise with only 2 total outlets, having added 1 last year with no closures, indicating a nascent but positive growth trajectory. ✓ The total investment range of $93,000 to $148,000 is low, and the franchise fee of $35,000 is modest, making it accessible for entry-level investors. ⚠ However, the 8.0% royalty is relatively high for such a small system, which could pressure margins given the limited brand recognition and operational scale. The presence of Item 19 financial disclosure is a positive, but the lack of any litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean baseline for due diligence.

Koala Park Daycare is a micro-scale franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth in the past year, indicating no expansion momentum. ✓ The low total investment range of $55,550 to $119,750 makes it accessible, but the 10% royalty is relatively high for such a small system. ⚠ The absence of any new openings or closures suggests the concept may be stagnant or still in a pilot phase, offering limited proof of concept. ✓ No litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean legal record, but the lack of growth is a significant concern for prospective franchisees.

Sweatheory is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth in the last year, indicating no proven expansion model. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy is a clean slate, but ⚠ the lack of Item 19 financial performance data makes it impossible to assess unit-level profitability. The total investment range of $192,545 to $728,105 is broad and relatively high for a concept with no track record, while the $35,000 franchise fee and 5% royalty are standard. ⚠ The complete lack of recent openings or closures suggests the brand is either stalled or still in its very early pilot phase, presenting significant risk for prospective franchisees.

GFC FRANCHISING, INC. operates a very small system with only 2 total outlets, indicating an early-stage or limited franchise opportunity. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy is a positive sign, and the single outlet opened last year with no closures suggests stable, albeit minimal, growth. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $144,006 to $464,382 is substantial for such a nascent network, and the $55,000 franchise fee with a 5.0% royalty offers limited proof of concept given the tiny scale. Prospective franchisees should weigh the high entry cost against the lack of a proven, multi-unit track record.

ConDecor Superstore is a nascent concept with only 2 total outlets, presenting a high-risk, unproven model for prospective franchisees. ✓ The single-unit opening last year with no closures and a strong reported average unit volume of $2.18 million are positive indicators, but the sample size is too small to be statistically reliable. ⚠ The total investment range of $269,100 to $383,700, combined with a $60,000 franchise fee and 6% royalty, is a significant capital commitment for a brand with virtually no operational track record. The absence of litigation or bankruptcy is a neutral factor, but the extreme lack of scale makes this a speculative investment.

Brilliant Franchise, LLC is a nascent operation with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no current expansion momentum. The total investment range of $120,767 to $255,000 is moderate, but the absence of Item 19 financial performance data is a significant ⚠ red flag, making it impossible to assess unit-level economics or validate the business model. While the franchise carries no litigation or bankruptcy history ✓, the lack of any new openings or closures suggests a stagnant system with minimal operational track record. Prospective franchisees should proceed with extreme caution given the tiny scale and complete lack of financial disclosure.

FacialMania Franchising, LLC is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets, though it opened 3 last year with zero closures, suggesting early-stage growth. ⚠ The absence of Item 19 financial disclosure is a significant risk, as prospective franchisees cannot evaluate unit-level performance. ✓ The total investment range of $250,300 to $688,500 is moderate, but the $29,000 franchise fee and 6% royalty are standard. ⚠ The presence of litigation is a notable red flag that warrants further investigation before considering this opportunity.

Bridge to Better Living is a micro-scale franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no expansion momentum. The total investment range of $82,650 to $111,850 is relatively low, but the $48,000 franchise fee and 8.0% royalty are high for such a small system. ⚠ The absence of Item 19 financial disclosure means there is no verifiable data on unit economics or profitability, which is a significant risk for prospective franchisees. ✓ There are no litigation or bankruptcy issues, but the lack of growth and financial transparency makes this a high-risk, unproven opportunity.

Little Muslims is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets and a single opening in the past year, indicating a very early-stage concept with minimal proof of scalability. The franchise fee of $80,000 and total investment range of $272,000 to $613,600 are substantial for a brand with no Item 19 financial disclosure, creating significant uncertainty for prospective franchisees. ✓ No litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean legal record, but ⚠ the absence of any financial performance data is a major risk given the high entry cost and 8.0% royalty fee. This venture is best suited for investors comfortable with a high-risk, unproven model and a long wait for a return on investment.

Paradise Franchising Group USA operates a minuscule 2-unit system with a single outlet opened in the past year and no closures, indicating a nascent or highly controlled growth phase. ✓ The brand provides Item 19 financial performance data, showing an average unit volume (AUV) of $152,463, which offers some transparency for prospective franchisees. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $1.26M to nearly $3M is exceptionally high for a concept with such limited scale and modest revenue, and the $250,000 franchise fee is steep relative to the disclosed AUV. This combination of a tiny footprint, massive capital requirement, and unproven unit economics presents significant risk for investors.

Black Sheep Coffee Franchising LLC is a nascent operation with only 2 total outlets, both opened in the last year and none closed, indicating a clean but unproven growth trajectory. The total investment range of $738,150 to $1,400,000 is substantial for a brand with no Item 19 financial disclosure, which is a significant ⚠ risk for prospective franchisees evaluating potential returns. The $40,000 franchise fee and 7.0% royalty are standard, but the lack of any disclosed financial performance data makes it impossible to assess unit-level economics. ✓ The absence of litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean legal slate, but the tiny scale and missing financials demand extreme caution.

Escape Hunt Adventure Center operates a very small system of just 2 total outlets with no new openings or closures in the past year, indicating a stagnant growth trajectory. The franchise fee is $40,000 with an 8.0% royalty, and the total investment ranges from $356,000 to $663,000, which is a moderate-to-high entry cost for a concept with minimal scale. ✓ The franchise provides Item 19 financial disclosure and has no litigation or bankruptcy history. ⚠ However, the lack of any recent unit growth or turnover raises concerns about the brand's expansion viability and market traction.

WePlay Music Franchise, LLC is a nascent operation with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no proven expansion momentum. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy provides a clean legal slate, but ⚠ the lack of Item 19 financial performance data prevents any assessment of unit-level profitability or revenue benchmarks. ⚠ The total investment range of $357,350 to $630,000 is substantial for a brand with no disclosed financial track record, and the 8% royalty fee adds ongoing cost pressure without demonstrated returns. This franchise presents a high-risk profile for investors seeking validated business models, as the concept remains essentially unproven at scale.

Spiked Rich operates a very small system of just 2 outlets with no recent growth or closures, indicating a stagnant or nascent brand. ✓ The franchise discloses a strong average unit volume of $903,777, which is a positive sign for potential profitability, but the total investment range of $324,675 to $647,242 is substantial for such a limited network. ⚠ The lack of any new openings in the past year raises concerns about the brand's scalability and franchisee demand. With no litigation or bankruptcy history, the primary risk is the unproven nature of the concept at scale.

Status Solutions Network, LLC operates a very small network of just 2 total outlets, with a concerning net closure of 1 outlet last year and zero new openings, indicating a contracting system. The franchise fee is $39,500 with a high 15.0% royalty, and the total investment range of $46,500 to $67,900 is relatively low. ⚠ A major red flag is the absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure, meaning there is no verifiable data on unit profitability or revenue. ✓ Positively, there is no litigation or bankruptcy history, but the lack of growth and financial transparency makes this a high-risk opportunity.

Water Babies US Franchise LLC is a nascent operation with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth in the past year, indicating no current expansion momentum. The franchise fee of $55,000 and 10% royalty are relatively high for a brand with such a limited footprint, while the total investment range of $107,710 to $156,242 is moderate. ✓ The presence of Item 19 financial disclosure provides some transparency, and there are no litigation or bankruptcy red flags. ⚠ However, the complete lack of new openings or closures suggests the concept may be stalled or in a testing phase, making it a high-risk, unproven opportunity for prospective franchisees.

I'Milky is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets and a single opening in the past year, indicating a very early-stage concept with minimal proof of operational stability. The total investment range of $197,500 to $807,000 is substantial for such a small network, and the $80,000 franchise fee is high relative to the brand's scale. ⚠ A significant red flag is the absence of Item 19 financial performance data, meaning prospective franchisees cannot evaluate any historical earnings potential. ✓ On the positive side, there is no litigation or bankruptcy history, and the brand has not experienced any closures, though this is likely due to its extremely limited footprint rather than proven resilience.

The Cocky Rooster is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth in the last year, indicating no current expansion momentum. ✓ The brand reports a strong average unit volume (AUV) of $1,560,490, which is a positive sign for unit economics, though this data comes from a very small sample size. ⚠ The total investment range of $435,750 to $760,500 is substantial for a concept with such limited operational history and no proven scalability. ✓ There are no litigation or bankruptcy issues, but the lack of any new openings or closures suggests the franchise is in a holding pattern rather than an active growth phase.

Dirt Franchise LLC operates a minimal network of just 2 total outlets with no recent openings or closures, indicating a stagnant or pre-growth phase. The franchise fee is $29,900 with a total investment range of $161,700 to $270,100, placing it in a moderate cost category. ⚠ A significant red flag is the absence of Item 19 financial performance disclosure, leaving prospective franchisees without validated earnings data to assess profitability. ✓ The lack of litigation or bankruptcy history provides some baseline stability, but the tiny scale and lack of growth momentum make this a high-risk, unproven opportunity.

The Oceanaire Realty is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating a stalled or pre-growth phase. The total investment range of $81,700 to $144,850 is relatively low, but the $25,000 franchise fee and 5.5% royalty are standard for the real estate sector. ⚠ A significant red flag is the presence of litigation, which introduces legal and reputational risk for prospective franchisees. ✓ The inclusion of Item 19 financial disclosure provides some transparency, though the lack of recent outlet openings or closures suggests the brand has yet to prove its scalability.

DF Franchising, LLC operates a very small system of just 2 total outlets with no recent growth, having opened and closed zero locations last year. ✓ The franchise provides Item 19 financial disclosure, reporting a strong average unit volume (AUV) of $1,265,263, which is a positive indicator of potential revenue. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $453,700 to $617,500 is substantial for a brand with no expansion momentum and a $30,000 franchise fee plus 6% royalty. ✓ The absence of litigation or bankruptcy filings suggests a clean legal and financial history, but the stagnant unit count raises concerns about scalability and franchisee demand.

Bowie Barker is an extremely early-stage franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no proven expansion model. The disclosed average unit volume of $873,274 is a positive ✓, but the total investment range of $315,325 to $618,578 is exceptionally high for such a small system, creating significant financial risk for early adopters. The $40,000 franchise fee and 6% royalty are standard, yet the lack of any new openings or closures suggests the concept may still be in a pilot phase. ⚠ The combination of a tiny footprint, massive capital requirement, and stagnant growth makes this a high-risk opportunity with limited validation.

Houndsip operates a minuscule 2-unit system with zero net growth in the last year, signaling a complete lack of expansion momentum. ✓ The franchise offers a relatively low franchise fee of $30,000 and a modest 4% royalty, with a disclosed average unit volume (AUV) of $685,291 that suggests solid revenue potential for a small concept. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $130,070 to $552,508 is wide, indicating significant variability in build-out costs, and the absence of any litigation or bankruptcy is a neutral factor given the negligible scale. This is a high-risk, unproven opportunity for investors seeking a proven, growing system.

This franchise presents a low-risk entry point with a clean record regarding litigation and bankruptcy, supported by a transparent Item 19 financial disclosure. ✓ The investment range of roughly $165k–$178k is moderate for the sector, though the 6.0% royalty fee requires careful margin analysis. ⚠ However, the concept is currently in a nascent stage with minimal scale, operating only two total outlets and adding just one unit last year.

Skoah Franchise operates at a minimal scale with only 2 total outlets, a significant red flag ⚠ that indicates an unproven or nascent franchise system. The total investment range of $403,292 to $561,763 is substantial for a brand with no Item 19 financial disclosure, leaving prospective franchisees without critical performance data to assess profitability. On the positive side, the system opened 1 outlet last year with no closures and has no litigation or bankruptcy history ✓, suggesting stable but extremely slow growth. The high $60,000 franchise fee and 6% royalty further add to the cost burden, making this a high-risk, low-transparency opportunity for investors.

First Day Franchising, LLC operates a minuscule network of just 2 total outlets, having added only 1 new location last year with zero closures, indicating a nascent or highly controlled growth phase. ✓ The franchise reports a remarkably high average unit volume (AUV) of $3,728,515, which is a strong positive for revenue potential, though this figure is based on an extremely small sample size. ⚠ The total investment range of $138,780 to $248,080 is relatively low for the reported revenue, but the $30,000 franchise fee and 5.0% royalty are standard. With no litigation or bankruptcy history, the primary risk is the lack of proven scalability and the reliability of the financial performance representation from such a limited number of units.

Miller's Famous Sandwiches is a micro-scale franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no current expansion momentum. The total investment range of $240,000 to $794,500 is relatively high for such a small system, and the $30,000 franchise fee with a 5% royalty offers no clear value advantage. ✓ No litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean legal record, but ⚠ the absence of any new openings or closures suggests a stagnant or non-operational franchise system. This concept carries significant risk due to its negligible footprint and lack of proven scalability.

Level UP Learning INC is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets and a modest growth trajectory of 1 net new opening in the last year, indicating early-stage operations. The total investment range of $91,615 to $292,950 is relatively low, but the $49,000 franchise fee and 7.0% royalty are notable for a brand with no Item 19 financial disclosure. ⚠ The absence of any financial performance representation is a significant risk, as prospective franchisees cannot assess unit-level economics or profitability. ✓ The lack of litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean legal slate, but the tiny scale and missing financial data make this a high-risk, speculative opportunity.

Butter Chicken Co Franchising, LLC is a nascent concept with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth over the past year, indicating no proven expansion momentum. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy provides a clean legal slate, but ⚠ the lack of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents any assessment of unit-level profitability or revenue potential. The total investment range of $259,500 to $569,500 is substantial for a brand with no track record of franchisee success, and the $30,000 franchise fee with a 6% royalty adds to the financial commitment without performance data to justify it. This franchise presents a high-risk, speculative opportunity given its minimal scale and complete absence of financial performance history.

Axe Monkeys Franchising, LLC is a nascent concept with only 2 total outlets and a modest single-unit opening in the past year, indicating a very early-stage growth trajectory. ✓ The absence of litigation or bankruptcy provides a clean legal and financial starting point. ⚠ However, the total investment range of $219,850 to $274,000 is substantial for a brand with no proven multi-unit track record, and the 6% royalty fee adds ongoing cost pressure. Prospective franchisees should weigh the high entry cost against the limited operational history and small network scale.

Arwa Coffee Franchising LLC is a nascent concept with only 2 total outlets and a single opening in the past year, indicating a very early-stage growth trajectory with no closures to date. The total investment range of $242,800 to $609,600 is substantial for a brand with such limited operational history, though the $35,000 franchise fee and 5% royalty are standard. ✓ The absence of litigation and bankruptcy provides a clean legal slate, but ⚠ the extremely small scale offers little proof of concept or franchisee validation. ✓ The presence of Item 19 financial performance representations is a positive for transparency, yet the data from only two units must be interpreted with extreme caution.

The Empanada Maker is a nascent franchise with only 2 total outlets and zero net growth in the last year, indicating a stalled or pre-growth phase. ⚠ The absence of an Item 19 financial disclosure prevents any assessment of unit-level profitability, while a past bankruptcy filing is a significant red flag regarding the franchisor's financial history. ✓ The franchise fee is moderate at $40,000, but the total investment range of $246K-$554K is substantial for a concept with no proven track record. This franchise carries high risk for potential investors due to its minimal scale, lack of financial transparency, and prior bankruptcy.

ClimbZone Franchising, LLC operates a very small system of just 2 total outlets with no recent growth, as zero units opened or closed last year. The franchise requires a substantial total investment ranging from $1.9 million to $3.0 million, with a $40,000 franchise fee and a 6.0% royalty. ✓ The Item 19 disclosure reports an average unit volume (AUV) of $1,954,678, which is a positive indicator of potential revenue. ⚠ However, the extremely limited scale and lack of any new openings present significant risks for prospective franchisees evaluating this unproven concept.

BHC USA LLC operates as a master franchise with a very small scale of just 2 total outlets, both opened in the last year with no closures, indicating a nascent but clean growth start. The high franchise fee of $200,000 and total investment range of $405,000 to $533,000 represent a significant capital commitment for a concept with no Item 19 financial disclosure, which is a major ⚠ risk for prospective franchisees. ✓ The absence of any litigation or bankruptcy history provides a clean legal and financial background. However, the lack of any financial performance representation makes it impossible to assess unit-level economics or validate the business model, making this a high-risk, speculative opportunity.