Vending/Food Service Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$9,150–$2,100,000
Total fees
5.25% of sales
Outlets
261
Closure signals
5 ceased, 1 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is Canteen worth it? How it compares to 93 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
5.25% of sales
lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost
from $9,150
cheaper than most (median $452,050)
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
typical for the category
Closure rate
1.9% of outlets
about average
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
Benchmarked against every quick service restaurants franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
Rebate returns averaged 8.5% of net revenues; median 8.3%. Based on 93 of 100 franchises during Oct 2024-Sept 2025. Unaudited, not independently verified.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
8 franchised outlets ceased FY2025; 13 left system past year. Confidentiality clauses limit franchisee communication.
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Franchisor's framing: Rebate returns averaged 8.5% of net revenues; median 8.3%. Based on 93 of 100 franchises during…
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $9,150–$2,100,000, including a $3,250 initial franchise fee.
How much do Canteen franchise owners make?
Rebate returns averaged 8.5% of net revenues; median 8.3%. Based on 93 of 100 franchises during Oct 2024-Sept 2025. Unaudited, not independently verified. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Canteen franchise failure rate?
8 franchised outlets ceased FY2025; 13 left system past year. Confidentiality clauses limit franchisee communication.
Is a Canteen franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Canteen scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 5.25% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Canteen or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.