How much does a Graze Graze franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $167,059–$325,608, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.

How much do Graze Graze franchise owners make?

Graze Graze 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 Graze Graze franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Graze Graze scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Graze Graze franchise

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) - Mediterranean/Healthy Casual Dining · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$167,059–$325,608

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 12 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Graze Graze worth it? How it compares to 117 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $167,059	cheaper than most (median $452,050)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	1.1% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	4	more litigious than 79% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations made. Franchisor explicitly disclaims earnings claims; prohibits employees from making oral/written performance representations.

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)

12 terminations (2025), 14 transfers, 1 ceased operations show moderate system churn.

Legal history (Item 3)

4 matters disclosed.

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Graze Graze franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Graze Graze franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $167,059–$325,608, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Graze Graze franchise owners make?: Graze Graze 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 Graze Graze franchise failure rate?: 12 terminations (2025), 14 transfers, 1 ceased operations show moderate system churn.
Is a Graze Graze franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Graze Graze scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. 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 Graze Graze or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.