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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% ad fund + $500/mo local marketing + $60/wk technology + $500/mo software licenses
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Actual historic performance of two affiliate-owned Gordo's Bubble Waffles businesses (Bayview and Marquette) for the 2025 Measurement Period.
* Averages for Gross Revenue, Gross Profit, and Adjusted Net Income are calculated based on the 2025 Measurement Period data for the two affiliate-owned businesses (Bayview and Marquette). The profit range (best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high) is derived from the minimum and maximum Adjusted Net Income of these two businesses for 2025.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $841,444
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Unlock financial performance dataHow Gordo's Bubble Waffles Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gordo's Bubble Waffles Current | $189K – $454K | $35K | 6.0% | 0 |
| RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS | $315K – $713K | $35K | 6.5% | 569 |
| MENCHIE'S | $180K – $515K | $54K | 6.0% | 295 |
| DIPPIN' DOTS | $79K – $399K | $15K | 6.0% | 259 |
| MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| BRUSTER'S | $415K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.0% | 219 |
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 29 franchises | $306K – $670K | $36K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 29 Desserts & Ice Cream franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue 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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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Gordo's Bubble Waffles franchise ranges from $189,400 to $454,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.