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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% brand fund + $275/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 6 affiliated operated restaurants open and operating in 2025.
* Average Gross Profit calculated as Average Gross Sales ($1,242,154) - Average Cost of Goods Sold ($315,557) = $926,597. The 'Net Income (before depreciation, taxes, loan repayment)' ($218,179) from the table is considered Average EBITDA and Average Net Profit based on the 'Total Operating Profit' definition (excluding interest, taxes, and depreciation) in the notes, which aligns with EBITDA. Average Net Income is set to null as the provided 'Net Income' explicitly excludes depreciation, taxes, and loan repayment, which is not true net income. EBITDA margin is calculated as Average EBITDA ($218,179) / Average Gross Revenue ($1,242,154) = 0.1756.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,242,154
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Unlock financial performance dataHow GREEN + The GRAIN Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GREEN + The GRAIN Current | $402K – $1.4M | $50K | 6.0% | 6 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 109 franchises | $518K – $1.2M | $38K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 109 Fast Casual 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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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 GREEN + The GRAIN franchise ranges from $402,000 to $1,397,000. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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