Sauce Pizza / Wine

Item 7 lays out the hefty initial investment of $1,336,500 to $3,510,000, covering build-out for free-standing or end-cap locations, equipment, and inventory—leasing keeps it lower around $1.3M, but buying land spikes toward $3.5M. Franchise fee hits $40,000 upfront, followed by 5% royalties on gross sales, 1% brand fund, and $200-$325 monthly tech fees. No Item 19 means zero earnings claims, a red flag for a 2026 FDD since you can't gauge average unit volumes or profits without seller disclosures—expect to hustle for FDD Item 20 contacts to hear real talk on $1M+ sales potential in pizza's competitive arena.

System health shows 13 corporate units but scant franchise growth data, fitting a brand just franchising out. Litigation in Items 13/14 flags franchisee claims of misrepresentation, state law breaches, contract disputes, and post-term fights over fees/trademarks—typical newbie pains but worth vetting. With pizza giants dominating, Sauce's casual vibe targets all ages via takeout/delivery/eat-in, yet high entry barriers demand strong ops experience; if you're eyeing $2M+ liquidity, crunch local comps against these costs for viability.