CLEAN EATZ

The franchise's track record shows steady maturation over nine years, with 98 franchise locations and just 1 corporate-owned unit as of the 2024 FDD. Projected openings of 25 new units signal optimism, bolstered by only 2 system transfers, suggesting low turnover. However, the single corporate store raises questions about scalable proof-of-concept. Financially, entry demands a $49,500 franchise fee within a $353,700-$798,000 total investment, plus ongoing 6% royalties, 2% ad fund, and $150/month tech fee. Item 19 reveals average gross revenues of $1,086,720 and median $976,634 across units, but the reported 0% EBITDA margin flags a critical vulnerability—high sales don't guarantee profits amid food costs and affiliate inventory mandates from CE Kitchen and Redz Kitchen.

SBA stats further illuminate system health: 74 loans averaging $403,296 with a mere 2.7% default rate outperforms many food concepts, indicating franchisees can service debt despite slim margins. Exclusive supplier requirements lock in costs but ensure brand consistency in meal plans and catering. For investors eyeing fast food's health segment, Clean Eatz offers robust revenues and expansion potential, but that 0% margin demands scrutiny of operating efficiencies—strong growth since 2015 doesn't erase the need for operators to outperform averages just to break even.