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The real numbers on owning a Cheba Hut franchise
Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) - Sandwich/Specialty · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$631,150–$2,086,100
Total fees
7% of sales
Outlets
83
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
1
What their own earnings claim actually says
Net sales data for 75 locations open full-year 2025: average $2.33M, median $2.24M, range $610k-$3.93M. Top 25% averaged $3.39M; bottom 25% averaged $1.27M.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
One outlet ceased operations 2024; zero terminations/transfers 2023-2025. Strong retention.
Legal history (Item 3)
1 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $631,150–$2,086,100, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Cheba Hut franchise owners make?
Net sales data for 75 locations open full-year 2025: average $2.33M, median $2.24M, range $610k-$3.93M. Top 25% averaged $3.39M; bottom 25% averaged $1.27M. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Cheba Hut franchise failure rate?
One outlet ceased operations 2024; zero terminations/transfers 2023-2025. Strong retention.
Is a Cheba Hut franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Cheba Hut scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% 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 35866-202604-06 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Cheba Hut or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.