How much revenue does a GREEN + The GRAIN franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a GREEN + The GRAIN franchise is $1,189,222.

Is GREEN + The GRAIN a good franchise to buy?

GREEN + The GRAIN shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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 + The GRAIN

GREEN + THE GRAIN is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in contemporary salads and related fresh, flavorful products for busy appetites. Franchisees operate under a proprietary system featuring distinctive designs, menus, recipes, and operational standards. The target market includes health-conscious consumers seeking quick, nutritious meals in a competitive fast-casual dining segment.

$352K–$1327K

Investment

Since 2024

Franchising

Food & BeverageMinneapolis, MNwww.greenandthegrain.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$352,000 – $1,327,000

Low: $352,000High: $1,327,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

3.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$275 – $275

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 3% brand fund + $275/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

EBITDA Margin

Average EBITDA

Data Based On: Six affiliated operated restaurants open and operating in 2024.

* All financial data represents the average across six affiliated operated restaurants (company-owned units), not franchised units, as per Item 19. The 'Net Income (before depreciation, taxes, loan repayment)' is interpreted as average EBITDA. The average gross sales and average EBITDA values provided in the document match the sums and averages of the individual location data. EBITDA margin calculated as average EBITDA ($212,843) / average Gross Sales ($1,189,222) = 0.1789, rounded to 0.18 (18%). Best guess profit range (low/high) is set to null as no information was provided for typical ranges of depreciation, taxes, or loan repayment to establish a profit range from the stated EBITDA.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How GREEN + The GRAIN Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
GREEN + The GRAIN Current	$352K – $1.3M	$50K	6.0%	0
Tropical Smoothie Cafe	$300K – $721K	$35K	6.0%	1,371
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ	$300K – $721K	$35K	6.0%	1,371
FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT)	$379K – $1.4M	$20K	6.0%	1,248
Zaxby's	$1.4M – $3.8M	$35K	6.0%	826
Qdoba	$548K – $1.3M	$40K	5.0%	652
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises	$532K – $1.2M	$39K	5.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.

Franchisee Contacts

1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a GREEN + The GRAIN franchise ranges from $352,000 to $1,327,000. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.