Savvy Sliders
Savvy Sliders franchises fast-casual restaurants offering sliders, wings, fries, beverages, and related products for carry-out, dine-in, catering, or delivery, using proprietary recipes, trademarks, and operational systems. They provide two formats: Standard Restaurants (1,600-3,500 sq ft) in freestanding buildings or retail centers, and Express units (600-2,000 sq ft) in locations like hospitals or campuses. The business model relies on franchise fees, royalties, and affiliate-supplied products/services, targeting consumers seeking quick, affordable casual dining.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (5% in Michigan) + 2% brand fund (plus 2% local marketing) + $380/mo fixed fees (online ordering, LMS, loyalty program)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 29 franchised outlets open for a full calendar year at the end of 2024
* The document explicitly states that the provided Gross Sales data does not reflect actual potential net income and should not be relied on for calculating profitability, as various fixed and variable costs are not reflected. Therefore, no profit or net income figures can be calculated or estimated.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Savvy Sliders Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Savvy Sliders Current | $588K – $1.1M | $35K | 6.0% | 37 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Savvy Sliders franchisees (2024 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
41 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Affiliate BurgerFi’s predecessor, BurgerFi International Inc. (and affiliates), filed Chapter 11 on September 11, 2024.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Savvy Sliders franchise ranges from $587,833 to $1,071,500. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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