KONGDOG
KongDog is a quick-service restaurant franchise offering specialty corndogs, egg dishes, bubble tea, and other related food items in a modern, fast-casual setting. Franchisees operate using the franchisor's proprietary recipes, distinctive interior and exterior designs, operating procedures, and marketing standards from locations typically 1,200-2,000 square feet in retail strips, shopping centers, colleges, or urban storefronts. The target market is the general public seeking unique quick-serve food experiences, competing with other fast-food and casual dining options.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 0% brand fund (up to 2%) + $250/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How KONGDOG Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 87% of Fast Food franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KONGDOG Current | $138K – $636K | $25K | 5.0% | 2 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2022)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for KONGDOG franchisees (2023 – 2024)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
3 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 KONGDOG franchise ranges from $137,750 to $635,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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