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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty (outside MI) / 5% royalty (in MI) + 2% ad fund + $230/mo online ordering + $300/yr LMS + $185-$250/mo POS + $105/mo loyalty
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
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Unlock financial performance dataHow Savvy Sliders Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Savvy Sliders Current | $588K – $1.1M | $35K | 6.0% | 42 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 109 franchises | $518K – $1.2M | $38K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 109 Fast Casual 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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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.
2 SBA loans on record
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Unlock SBA loan historyFranchisee Contacts
39 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One case involved a franchisee seeking a refund due to misrepresentation about liquor licenses. The second case involves current and former co-branded franchisees alleging breach of contract and violation of franchise law due to withdrawal of approval for store sales.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
BurgerFi International Inc. (an affiliate's predecessor) filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 11, 2024. The assets were sold through a court-confirmed liquidation process.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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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.