The real numbers on owning a Mad Science franchise
Mad Science · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★★☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5
Investment
$132,331–$191,959
Total fees
10% of sales
Outlets
70
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
2
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Ongoing fees
10% of sales
steeper than 74% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost
from $132,331
about average (median $135,550)
Disclosure honesty
Grade B
more honest than 84% of other franchises franchises
Closure rate
0.0% of outlets
better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits
2
more litigious than 68% of peers
Benchmarked against every other franchises franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
Gross revenues for 57 franchisees fiscal year 3/31/25: average $388,000 (range $85,000-$1,311,000). Single-territory operators averaged $454,000. Data unaudited; no cherry-picking evident but limited performance details.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Net outlet growth modest; 57 franchised outlets FY2025 vs 70 FY2023 base (two-year decline).
Legal history (Item 3)
2 matters disclosed.
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Franchisor's framing: Gross revenues for 57 franchisees fiscal year 3/31/25: average $388,000 (range $85,000-$1,311,0…
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $132,331–$191,959, including a $49,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Mad Science franchise owners make?
Gross revenues for 57 franchisees fiscal year 3/31/25: average $388,000 (range $85,000-$1,311,000). Single-territory operators averaged $454,000. Data unaudited; no cherry-picking evident but limited performance details. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Mad Science franchise failure rate?
Net outlet growth modest; 57 franchised outlets FY2025 vs 70 FY2023 base (two-year decline).
Is a Mad Science franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Mad Science scores B 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: MN CARDS 34572-202507-07 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Mad Science or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.