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BNI vs Kilwins — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| BNI | Kilwins | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | A | B |
| Investment from | $53,410 | $484,638 |
| Total fees | 20% | 8% |
| Outlets | 191 | 187 |
| Lawsuits | 5 | 1 |
BNI: what their numbers say
Gross revenue and membership counts for 90 company-owned and 94 franchised outlets in 2025. Average franchised outlet revenue: $399,084; median: $293,449. No cherry-picking apparent; comprehensive percentile analysis provided.
Kilwins: what their numbers say
Gross Sales data for 143 Full-Line franchised stores (2025): average $951,795, median $814,852. Cost of Sales 29% average, 30% median. Non-Owner Payroll 23% average, 22% median. Transaction value $18.11 average.
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