The real numbers on owning a ANGRY CRAB SHACK franchise
QSR - Casual Dining (Seafood Restaurant Franchise) · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$421,800–$1,203,800
Total fees
6% of sales
Outlets
24
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
1
What their own earnings claim actually says
Historic net sales 2023-2025 for 23 restaurants (5 company, 18 franchised). Average net sales $2.84M. Quartile analysis with EBITDA 15.0% (top) to -17.4% (bottom). Excludes some units; unaudited data.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
No terminations/closures 2023-2025. One transfer in 2025 (Georgia). Litigation settled 2019.
Legal history (Item 3)
1 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $421,800–$1,203,800, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do ANGRY CRAB SHACK franchise owners make?
Historic net sales 2023-2025 for 23 restaurants (5 company, 18 franchised). Average net sales $2.84M. Quartile analysis with EBITDA 15.0% (top) to -17.4% (bottom). Excludes some units; unaudited data. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the ANGRY CRAB SHACK franchise failure rate?
No terminations/closures 2023-2025. One transfer in 2025 (Georgia). Litigation settled 2019.
Is a ANGRY CRAB SHACK franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. ANGRY CRAB SHACK scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35961-202604-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with ANGRY CRAB SHACK or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.