Chanticlear Pizza

Chanticlear Pizza's track record shows modest scale: franchising since 2003, peaking at 11 locations in 2022 before dropping to 10 franchise units (plus 1 corporate) in 2023—a -9% contraction signaling system strain in a hyper-competitive fast-food pizza segment. Item 19 is not disclosed, a red flag meaning no official earnings data from franchisor, leaving investors blind to average revenue or profit without digging into franchisee contacts or public records. Projected new units: just 1, underscoring limited expansion momentum. SBA stats add context—only 4 loans on record averaging $393,675—suggesting infrequent financing and possibly higher barriers for new entrants.

Financials hit hard: $20,000 franchise fee, total investment $246,500-$325,500 per Item 7 for delivery/takeout outlets in Minnesota's Ham Lake HQ market. Ongoing fees include 4% royalty, 1% brand/ad fund (potentially up to 3%), plus a $15/month website fee, totaling 5-8% of sales drain. Without Item 19, profitability is guesswork; small system size amplifies risks like territory saturation and vulnerability to chains like Domino's. The -9% dip and sparse growth trajectory scream caution—ideal only for pizza die-hards with local ties, but data points to underperformance versus industry averages.