How much revenue does a MR. CHARLIE TOLD ME SO franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a MR. CHARLIE TOLD ME SO franchise is $1,349,698.

Is MR. CHARLIE TOLD ME SO a good franchise to buy?

MR. CHARLIE TOLD ME SO 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.

MR. CHARLIE TOLD ME SO

MR. CHARLIE’S TOLD ME SO is a franchise for fast-service restaurants featuring plant-based hamburgers, plant-based chicken sandwiches, other meatless menu items, and approved branded merchandise. Franchisees operate restaurants providing on-premises dining, pick-up, delivery, and catering services using the franchisor's system, marks, and brand standards. The target market includes health- and environmentally-conscious consumers, particularly vegans and vegetarians seeking fun plant-based alternatives to traditional fast-food.

$283K–$701K

Investment

Since 2024

Franchising

Food & BeverageBeverly Hills, CASona Terra Inc.www.mrcharlies.coDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$283,090 – $700,750

Low: $283,090High: $700,750

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$150 – $1,000

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 2% brand fund + $150/mo technology fee (up to $1,000)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Data Based On: Data based on 2 Company-Owned Restaurants open for the full Measuring Period (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024).

* Calculated average gross revenue from the two company-owned restaurants: ($1,521,216 + $1,178,180) / 2 = $1,349,698.0. Median and quartile revenues are not provided due to the small sample size (2 units). No expense data provided, so net income, profit, EBITDA, and profit range cannot be determined as explicitly stated in the notes.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How MR. CHARLIE TOLD ME SO Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MR. CHARLIE TOLD ME SO Current	$283K – $701K	$35K	5.0%	0
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.

Franchisee Contacts

4 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 HistoryYes

Amanda Marie Mckinnon (spouse of co-Founder and CMO Taylor Mckinnon) and Antonio David Mckinnon filed Chapter 7 on April 8, 2019, discharged July 24, 2019.

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 MR. CHARLIE TOLD ME SO franchise ranges from $283,090 to $700,750. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.