How much does a GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,671,700–$2,493,000, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS franchise owners make?

GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS 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 GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS franchise

Full-Service Restaurant (Bar & Grill) · FDD 2023 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$1,671,700–$2,493,000

Total fees

6% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS worth it? How it compares to 93 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $1,671,700	pricier than 93% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	5.6% of outlets	worse than 74% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor explicitly declines to make any financial performance representations. No earnings claims provided.

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)

System declined from 24 to 18 outlets (2019-2022). Non-renewals and terminations ongoing.

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GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS franchise — frequently asked

How much does a GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,671,700–$2,493,000, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS franchise owners make?: GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS 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 GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS franchise failure rate?: System declined from 24 to 18 outlets (2019-2022). Non-renewals and terminations ongoing.
Is a GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 28681-202305-07 (Clean FDD 2023). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.