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Potato Corner
Potato Corner franchises quick-service restaurants specializing in classic and creative flavored French fries (such as barbecue, cheese, sour cream, and truffle) along with other potato snacks like hashbrowns, tater tots, waffle fries, and breaded chicken pops. The business model involves granting franchise rights to operate these eateries, with potential for delivery and catering, while affiliates supply proprietary products. The target market is the general public seeking affordable, flavorful snack foods in a competitive restaurant landscape.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% ad fund + up to $500/week technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
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How Potato Corner Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Potato Corner Current | $400K – $815K | $20K | 6.0% | 1 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $1.2M – $4.2M | $45K | N/A | 3,404 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.5M – $2.5M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,120 |
| CHICK-FIL-A License Program | $586K – $3.4M | N/A | 10.0% | 2,795 |
Fast Food Average 131 franchises | $614K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 131 Fast Food 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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SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Potato Corner franchisees (2014 – 2025)
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.
7 SBA loans on record
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One pending action involves a dispute over brand asset acquisition and license termination, leading to civil contempt findings. One prior action involved allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and misuse of resources between the franchisor and a master franchisee/affiliates, which was settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Potato Corner franchise ranges from $400,000 to $815,000. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.