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CRISP & GREEN
CRISP & GREEN is a wellness-driven fast-casual restaurant franchise chain featuring signature and seasonal salads, grain bowls, smoothies, and other healthy items made in-house from scratch using premium ingredients. The franchisor's business model centers on licensing a proprietary system for operating upscale restaurants with standardized design, operations, menu, and procedures, including optional 'Crisp & Go' offsite pickup locations, while also hosting free community fitness and wellness events. It targets health-conscious consumers in trendy urban and suburban neighborhoods seeking convenient, high-quality healthy food options.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% national marketing fee + $745/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 28 franchised Restaurants open for entire 2023 calendar year, operating 12 months or longer.
* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue are sourced from 'TABLE 2 – ALL RESTAURANTS OPEN FOR ENTIRE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR', specifically the 'Franchised' column, which represents 28 franchised restaurants operating for 12 months or longer in 2023. Best guess profit range is estimated by applying the corporate P&L expense percentages for major operational costs (Cost of Goods Sold: 31.51%, Labor and Benefit Costs: 24.49%, Other Operating Costs: 16.17%, Occupancy Costs: 7.22%) to the average franchised gross revenue. These are combined with explicit franchisee fees (Royalty Fee: 7% of Gross Sales, National Marketing Fee: 2% of Gross Sales, and an annual Technology Fee of $8,940 derived from $745/month) and the stated range for Local Marketing Expenditure (0% to 4.5% of Gross Sales). For the 'best_guess_profit_low', the maximum Local Marketing Expenditure (4.5%) was applied. For the 'best_guess_profit_high', the minimum Local Marketing Expenditure (0%) was applied.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,487,056
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Unlock financial performance dataCRISP & GREEN Franchise Analysis
In the wellness-focused fast-casual dining arena, Crisp & Green has captured attention with its premium, made-from-scratch salads and bowls aimed at health enthusiasts. Item 19 financial disclosures paint a picture of strong revenue performance, while a modest number of SBA loans hints at funding realities for this upscale concept. With explosive expansion since 2018, does the data support jumping in now, or signal early-stage risks?
Item 7 of the 2024 FDD outlines an initial investment range of $886,028 to $1,444,038, positioning Crisp & Green as a higher-end fast-casual play compared to salad peers like Sweetgreen ($500K-$1M) or Chipotle ($2M+). The $64,500 franchise fee leads into ongoing costs: 7% royalty, 2% brand/ad fund, and a notable $745 monthly technology fee—higher tech burden than category norms around $500. Item 19 shines brightly, reporting average gross revenue of $1,487,056 and median $1,365,852 across units, with estimated owner profits ranging $96,603 to $163,521 after expenses. For a system with just 45 franchised and 1 corporate location, these figures suggest solid unit-level economics if you hit maturity.
System growth exploded from 28 to 45 locations (+61% YoY), with 10 projected new units and 5 transfers, indicating momentum without mass terminations flagged. Six SBA loans averaging $1.35M reflect capital-intensive builds, but low volume keeps default risks unclear—watch for scalability in trendy suburbs. Fees align with premium health brands, but the tech add-on could squeeze margins; strong revenues make this a contender for operators with $900K+ liquidity chasing 10-15% returns in a $1.5M sales environment.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How CRISP & GREEN Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 86% of Fast Casual franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CRISP & GREEN Current | $886K – $1.4M | $65K | 7.0% | 45 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $529K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CRISP & GREEN franchisees (2021 – 2025)
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.
6 SBA loans on record
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Unlock SBA loan historyDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a CRISP & GREEN franchise ranges from $886,028 to $1,444,038. This includes a franchise fee of $64,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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