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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.
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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
Avg. Revenue: $978,293
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Unlock financial performance dataGarbanzo Meditterranean Fresh Franchise Analysis
Imagine sinking over half a million into a fast-casual Mediterranean spot promising fresh hummus and shawarmas, only to uncover a stark revenue gap that could redefine your expectations. Item 19 lays bare some eye-opening sales figures across a shrinking system, while litigation echoes from a predecessor and a bankruptcy shadow lingers. With projections teasing modest expansion, is Garbanzo's healthy menu allure enough to offset the risks lurking in the FDD?
Item 7 details the initial investment from $511,500 to $805,000, covering build-out, equipment, and initial inventory for these quick-service eateries targeting lunch crowds and delivery. The $35,000 franchise fee gets you proprietary recipes and training, but ongoing costs bite: 6% royalty, 3% brand fund, plus $605-$1,400 monthly tech bundle and $15 for surveys. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $978,293 but a median of only $289,951 across units—highlighting top performers skewing the average while most lag, demanding strong location picks in health-conscious markets.
System health raises flags: from 20 locations in 2023 to 18 franchise units (plus 8 corporate) in 2024, a -10% drop, with 5 terminations signaling challenges. Projected 3 new units offer hope, but predecessor arbitration over development breaches (settled) and bankruptcy history underscore execution risks. For buyers eyeing fast food, Garbanzo's niche appeals, yet the revenue disparity and contraction mean vetting top earners closely—potentially viable if you nail high-traffic spots, but not a slam-dunk without operational grit.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
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 |
| LITTLE CAESARS | $377K – $1.8M | $20K | 6.0% | 3,788 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $1.2M – $4.2M | $45K | N/A | 3,404 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.5M – $2.5M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,120 |
Fast Food Average 132 franchises | $602K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 132 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
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26 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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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
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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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