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Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh

Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh franchises quick-service restaurants featuring fresh Mediterranean cuisine, including hummus, falafel, chicken and beef shawarmas, salads on handmade pita and laffa, soups, desserts, and beverages. Franchisees operate for lunch, dinner, catering, and delivery using proprietary recipes, preparation methods, and system standards. The target market includes consumers seeking healthy, fast-casual Mediterranean food options.

Since 2009Food & BeverageSt. Petersburg, FLRestaurant Co., LLC dba WOWorksfranchise.eatgarbanzo.com
Item 19 Available

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

Investment
$511,500 - $805,000
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Locations
18

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$35,000
Initial Investment Range$511,500 - $805,000
Royalty Rate6.00%
Brand Fund3.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees$620 - $1,415

6% royalty + 3% brand fund + $605-$1,400/mo technology bundle + $15/mo customer survey

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations18
Corporate Locations8
States Operating18
Franchising Since2009
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$978,293
Median Gross Revenue
$289,951
Top Quartile Revenue
$2,660,872
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$394,944

Data Based On: 15 franchised outlets open for full year 2024. Data compiled from information submitted by franchisees.

* Calculated weighted average net sales for 15 franchised outlets: (8 units × $394,944 + 3 units × $2,660,872 + 4 units × $883,055) / 15 total units = $978,292.53. Median gross revenue is estimated from the median of the largest segment (University, 8 units) which would contain the the 8th unit out of 15. Revenue top quartile is the average net sales of the Airport segment (highest average sales). Revenue bottom quartile is the average net sales of the University segment (lowest average sales).

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises

FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh
Current
$512K - $805K$35K6.0%18
Burger King$2.1M - $4.7M$50K4.5%19,732
MCDONALD'S$1.5M - $2.6M$45KN/A12,772
AFC$45K - $151K$6K9.5%3,572
SONIC DRIVE-IN$1.7M - $3.1M$15K5.0%3,441
JIMMY JOHN'S$366K - $728K$35K6.0%2,647
Fast Food Average
127 franchises
$605K - $1.5M$35K6.1%-

* 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.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States by Outlet Count
1IN
3
2IA
2
3CO
2
4VA
1
5GA
1
6LA
1
7PA
1
8UT
1
9CA
1
10MN
1
11MO
1
12NJ
1
13NV
1
14NY
1
15MA
0

+2 more states

Franchisee Contacts

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases1

Predecessor filed arbitration against franchisee for breach of franchise and area development agreements (failure to meet development schedule and closing unit); settled with mutual releases and payments.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Predecessor Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Franchising, LLC, parent Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, LLC, and affiliates filed Chapter 11 on August 12, 2020; case closed February 19, 2021.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
5
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
0
System Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
3

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh franchise?

The total initial investment to open a Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh franchise ranges from $511,500 to $805,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh franchise is $978,293. The median revenue is $289,951.

How many Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh has 18 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2009.

Is Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh a good franchise to buy?

Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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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