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.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% brand fund + $605-$1,400/mo technology bundle + $15/mo customer survey
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Garbanzo Meditterranean Fresh Current | $512K – $805K | $35K | 6.0% | 18 |
| 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 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 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
+2 more states
Franchisee Contacts
26 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
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)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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