Is COUNTRY KITCHEN a good franchise to buy?

COUNTRY KITCHEN shows several positive indicators: 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.

COUNTRY KITCHEN

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Country Kitchen is a franchise specializing in casual, family-style restaurants that serve classic American comfort food, with an emphasis on breakfast items available all day, as well as lunch and dinner options like burgers, sandwiches, and pies. The business model revolves around franchising restaurant locations to independent operators who provide a welcoming, home-style dining experience. Their target market includes families, seniors, local communities, and travelers seeking affordable, hearty meals in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

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Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

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Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

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Brand Fund

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Item 6 of FDD

How COUNTRY KITCHEN Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
COUNTRY KITCHEN Current	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES	$1.8M – $4.5M	$69K	N/A	1,703
BUFFALO WILD WINGS	$2.5M – $4.9M	$25K	5.0%	538
GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY	$2.1M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	352
GOLDEN CORRAL	$2.2M – $8.7M	$50K	4.0%	348
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)	$483K – $1.7M	$60K	2.0%	146
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises	$1.5M – $3.5M	$43K	4.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for COUNTRY KITCHEN franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$456,455

Total Volume

$5.0M

Default Rate

9.1%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

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Bankruptcy (Item 4)

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System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

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Non-Renewals

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Reacquired

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Ceased Ops

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Transfers

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Sold to Franchisees

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Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, SBA loans are available for COUNTRY KITCHEN franchises. Historical data shows 11 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for COUNTRY KITCHEN franchisees, with an average loan amount of $456,455. The historical default rate is 9.1%.