How much does a Fresh Brothers franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $493,650–$1,018,500, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Fresh Brothers franchise owners make?

Fresh Brothers discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Fresh Brothers franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fresh Brothers scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Fresh Brothers franchise

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) - Pizza · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$493,650–$1,018,500

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Fresh Brothers worth it? How it compares to 27 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 76% of pizza franchises
Startup cost	from $493,650	about average (median $450,330)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 0.1%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor explicitly declines to provide financial performance representations. No past or projected income data disclosed.

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

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero franchised units; all 21 outlets company-owned. No franchise operational history available.

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Fresh Brothers franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Fresh Brothers franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $493,650–$1,018,500, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Fresh Brothers franchise owners make?: Fresh Brothers discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Fresh Brothers franchise failure rate?: Zero franchised units; all 21 outlets company-owned. No franchise operational history available.
Is a Fresh Brothers franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fresh Brothers scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. 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 Fresh Brothers or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.