Nashville Coop

Nashville Coop's franchising track record screams early-stage caution: the 2025 FDD lists only 5 corporate locations and a projection of just 2 new units, signaling minimal momentum in a cutthroat fast-food market dominated by giants like Raising Cane's or Krispy Krunchy. No historical growth data is provided, as this appears to be a brand-new franchise program—no mentions of prior franchise units, terminations, or transfers in Item 20. This flat trajectory suggests high risk for first-mover franchisees, as the system's health relies entirely on untested scalability from St. Paul HQ.

Financials hit harder with a $152,350-$359,000 total investment (Item 7), including a $30,000 franchise fee, atop a lean 5% royalty plus 1% ad fund and $90/month software fee. The glaring red flag? No Item 19 earnings disclosure, leaving would-be owners blind to AUVs or profits—critical in fast food where margins can swing wildly on food costs and location. Without validated franchisee performance, that mid-range entry cost looks speculative against peers offering transparency; expect slim pickings unless you're betting on the brand's spicy niche to explode.