How much does a Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $216,000–$550,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC franchise

Cottage Inn Pizza - QSR Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$216,000–$550,000

Total fees

9% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC worth it? How it compares to 21 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	9% of sales	steeper than 65% of pizza franchises
Startup cost	from $216,000	cheaper than most (median $420,700)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 0.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

AWUS $14,027-$17,906 franchised vs $19,119-$24,281 corporate (2019-2024). EBITDA 12.74-14.94%. Based on corporate stores only; no guarantee franchisees achieve these results.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

No terminations/non-renewals in 3 years. 2 transfers in 2024. System growing.

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Franchisor's framing: AWUS $14,027-$17,906 franchised vs $19,119-$24,281 corporate (2019-2024). EBITDA 12.74-14.94%. …

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Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $216,000–$550,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC franchise owners make?: AWUS $14,027-$17,906 franchised vs $19,119-$24,281 corporate (2019-2024). EBITDA 12.74-14.94%. Based on corporate stores only; no guarantee franchisees achieve these results. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC franchise failure rate?: No terminations/non-renewals in 3 years. 2 transfers in 2024. System growing.
Is a Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% 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 Cottage Inn Franchisor, LLC or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.