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The real numbers on owning a Crisp & Green franchise

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) - Health-Focused · FDD 2024 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$886,028–$1,444,038
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
46
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0

What their own earnings claim actually says

2023 gross sales for 29 restaurants (1 corporate, 28 franchised). 24+ month outlets: avg $1.81M; all 12+ month outlets: avg $1.52M. Single P&L for corporate only. Cherry-picking: excludes newer locations, uses non-audited data, limited sample size.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations/closures in 3 years; 5 transfers in 2023 suggest some ownership changes.

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Franchisor's framing: 2023 gross sales for 29 restaurants (1 corporate, 28 franchised). 24+ month outlets: avg $1.81M…
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Crisp & Green franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Crisp & Green franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $886,028–$1,444,038, including a $64,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Crisp & Green franchise owners make?
2023 gross sales for 29 restaurants (1 corporate, 28 franchised). 24+ month outlets: avg $1.81M; all 12+ month outlets: avg $1.52M. Single P&L for corporate only. Cherry-picking: excludes newer locations, uses non-audited data, limited sample size. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Crisp & Green franchise failure rate?
Zero terminations/closures in 3 years; 5 transfers in 2023 suggest some ownership changes.
Is a Crisp & Green franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Crisp & Green scores D 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: MN CARDS 31422-202404-07 (Clean FDD 2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Crisp & Green or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.