CLEAN EATZ
Clean Eatz offers franchises for quick-serve restaurants featuring health-based meal plans, entrees, side items, snacks, drinks, catering, and weekly meal plans for in-café and take-home consumption. The business model includes single-unit franchises and multi-unit development agreements, with franchisees required to purchase inventory exclusively from affiliates like CE Kitchen, Inc. and Redz Kitchen, LLC, while adhering to the Clean Eatz system standards. It targets the general public, particularly individuals focused on healthy, properly proportioned meals as part of an overall healthy lifestyle.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $150/mo technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data from 67 franchised restaurants open for at least eighteen months as of December 31, 2023, and operated by the same franchisee, for the period January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023. (Based on footnote 2, stating 'sum all 67 restaurants was divided by 67' for average calculation, which indicates a subset of the total 98 franchised outlets was used for Item 19 data).
* EBITDA margin calculated as average_ebitda / average_gross_revenue (153230 / 1086720). Best guess profit ranges are set to null as the document provides a clear average EBITDA figure and lacks further specific data (e.g., typical depreciation, amortization, interest, tax rates, or owner/manager salaries) to reasonably estimate a net profit or net income range beyond the provided EBITDA.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How CLEAN EATZ Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CLEAN EATZ Current | $354K - $798K | $50K | 6.0% | 98 |
| Burger King | $2.1M - $4.7M | $50K | 4.5% | 19,732 |
| 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 |
Fast Food Average 127 franchises | $605K - $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 127 Fast Food franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CLEAN EATZ franchisees (2018 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a CLEAN EATZ franchise?
The total initial investment to open a CLEAN EATZ franchise ranges from $353,700 to $798,000. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a CLEAN EATZ franchise make?
According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a CLEAN EATZ franchise is $1,086,720. The median revenue is $976,634.
How many CLEAN EATZ franchise locations are there?
As of the 2024 FDD, CLEAN EATZ has 98 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2015.
Can you get an SBA loan for a CLEAN EATZ franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for CLEAN EATZ franchises. Historical data shows 74 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for CLEAN EATZ franchisees, with an average loan amount of $403,296. The historical default rate is 2.7%.
Is CLEAN EATZ a good franchise to buy?
CLEAN EATZ shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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