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The real numbers on owning a EDIBLE® and EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS® franchise
Food & Beverage - Fresh Fruit Arrangements Retail · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$213,500–$587,000
Total fees
10% of sales
Outlets
599
Closure signals
88 ceased, 37 terminated
Lawsuits
2
Is EDIBLE® and EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS® worth it? How it compares to 117 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
10% of sales
steeper than 85% of quick service restaurants franchises
Startup cost
from $213,500
cheaper than most (median $452,050)
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
typical for the category
Closure rate
14.7% of outlets
worse than 92% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits
2
more litigious than 64% of peers
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
582 franchises reported 2025 gross sales. Established businesses (3+ years) averaged $528,628 median $497,229. New businesses (1-2 years) averaged $138,601. No operating cost/profit data provided.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
88 closures in 2025; 679→588 franchises (13.4% decline 2024-2025)
Legal history (Item 3)
2 matters disclosed.
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EDIBLE® and EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS® franchise — frequently asked
How much does a EDIBLE® and EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS® franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $213,500–$587,000, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do EDIBLE® and EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS® franchise owners make?
582 franchises reported 2025 gross sales. Established businesses (3+ years) averaged $528,628 median $497,229. New businesses (1-2 years) averaged $138,601. No operating cost/profit data provided. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the EDIBLE® and EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS® franchise failure rate?
88 closures in 2025; 679→588 franchises (13.4% decline 2024-2025)
Is a EDIBLE® and EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS® franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. EDIBLE® and EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS® scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with EDIBLE® and EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS® or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.