Milkshake Factory

Item 7 lays out the full investment spectrum at $510,492 to $772,548, covering buildout for 1,300-1,800 sq ft leased spots, equipment, and initial inventory—steep for a newbie brand but aligned with quick-serve dessert peers. Upfront hits $60,000 franchise fee, then ongoing 6% royalties plus 2% ad fund, tacked with fixed $1,056 monthly for tech ($325), POS ($714), and software ($17). Item 19 data shows promising sales traction in existing shops, bolstering the case for operators eyeing high-margin frozen treats amid ice cream competition; those three SBA loans averaging $680,500 reflect lender confidence despite the youth.

System maturity lags with just 14 total units, no contraction noted yet, but 54 projected openings signal aggressive expansion via multi-unit deals. Franchisor backing includes ops training, proprietary recipes, and promo support from Ann Arbor HQ, targeting sweets-craving crowds. For risk-tolerant buyers, the numbers sketch a high-upside play if Item 19 averages hold as units multiply—though sparse locations mean validate local demand before diving in.