Gordo's Bubble Waffles
Gordo’s Bubble Waffles operates a franchise system for retail dessert shops that offer fresh-to-order bubble waffles loaded with indulgent ingredients, along with mini pancakes, waffle sticks, ice cream, coffee, and other authorized menu items. Franchisees develop and operate these businesses in 2,000-2,500 sq ft locations using the franchisor's proprietary system, marks, recipes, and operations manual. The business model involves granting single-unit or multi-unit franchises to qualified operators targeting consumers seeking unique, indulgent desserts in freestanding or strip mall settings.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% brand fund + $500/mo software licenses + $60/wk ($260/mo) technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Financial performance is based on two affiliate-owned Gordo's Bubble Waffles businesses (Bayview and Marquette) for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Marquette location operated for eight months in this period.
* Calculated average gross revenue, average gross profit, and average adjusted net income from the two reporting businesses (Bayview and Marquette). The adjusted profit margin (0.3722) was derived by dividing the average adjusted net income by the average gross revenue. The best guess profit range uses the minimum and maximum adjusted net income of the two businesses.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Gordo's Bubble Waffles Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gordo's Bubble Waffles Current | $179K – $469K | $35K | 6.0% | 0 |
| RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS | $315K – $713K | $35K | 6.5% | 569 |
| MENCHIE'S | $165K – $425K | $40K | 6.0% | 296 |
| DIPPIN' DOTS | $139K – $399K | $35K | 6.0% | 260 |
| MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| HAAGEN DAZS SHOP | $215K – $568K | $30K | 4.0% | 207 |
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 28 franchises | $327K – $657K | $36K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 28 Desserts & Ice Cream 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
Franchisee Contacts
7 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)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Gordo's Bubble Waffles franchise ranges from $179,400 to $468,500. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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