Is Baba Saj a good franchise to buy?

Whether Baba Saj is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Baba Saj

Baba Saj franchises operate limited-service restaurants that prepare and sell Mediterranean dishes including fresh baked pita, flatbreads, shawarma, hummus, falafel, and other vegetarian options in casual retail settings offering pickup, dine-in, and delivery. The business model involves using proprietary recipes, operating procedures, and standards under the Baba Saj trademarks, with locations typically in walkable neighborhood settings near shopping malls, retail strips, colleges, or urban storefronts. The target market is the general public seeking quick-service Mediterranean cuisine, competing in the highly competitive limited-service restaurant industry.

$352K–$556K

Investment

Since 2024

Franchising

Food & BeverageOak Lawn, ILwww.babasaj.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$55,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$351,500 – $555,500

Low: $351,500High: $555,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$150 – $490

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 2% brand fund + $50/mo technology + $100-$440/mo software

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How Baba Saj Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Baba Saj Current	$352K – $556K	$55K	5.0%	0
MCDONALD'S	$1.5M – $2.6M	$45K	N/A	12,772
AFC	$45K – $151K	$6K	9.5%	3,572
SONIC DRIVE-IN	$1.7M – $3.1M	$15K	5.0%	3,441
JIMMY JOHN'S	$366K – $728K	$35K	6.0%	2,647
ARBY'S	$645K – $2.5M	$38K	4.0%	2,316
Fast Food Average 126 franchises	$594K – $1.5M	$35K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Baba Saj franchise ranges from $351,500 to $555,500. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.