Is GREEN MILL a good franchise to buy?

GREEN MILL shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. 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.

GREEN MILL

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Green Mill Restaurants, LLC is a franchisor that offers franchise agreements for operating Green Mill branded restaurants, which are casual dining establishments. The business model involves granting licenses to franchisees to use the brand, systems, and operations for full-service restaurants, with locations primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Kansas. It targets franchisees interested in the restaurant industry serving local customers in the Midwest.

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

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Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

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Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

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Brand Fund

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Item 6 of FDD

How GREEN MILL Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
GREEN MILL Current	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES	$1.8M – $4.5M	$69K	N/A	1,703
BUFFALO WILD WINGS	$2.5M – $4.9M	$25K	5.0%	538
GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY	$2.1M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	352
GOLDEN CORRAL	$2.2M – $8.7M	$50K	4.0%	348
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)	$483K – $1.7M	$60K	2.0%	146
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises	$1.5M – $3.5M	$43K	4.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GREEN MILL franchisees (2011 – 2017)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$143,660

Total Volume

$0.7M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee CasesN/A

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryN/A

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

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Non-Renewals

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Reacquired

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Ceased Ops

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Transfers

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Sold to Franchisees

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Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, SBA loans are available for GREEN MILL franchises. Historical data shows 5 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for GREEN MILL franchisees, with an average loan amount of $143,660. The historical default rate is 0.0%.