Waffle Cabin
Waffle Cabin franchises quick-service restaurants or mobile trailers/trucks offering Belgian sugar waffles and beverages like coffee, tea, and hot cocoa, using proprietary recipes, designs, and operational standards. The business model centers on single-unit or multi-unit operations in high-traffic locations such as ski resorts, malls, stadiums, parks, and urban areas, with franchisees purchasing specified cabins/kiosks or trailers. It targets the general public seeking fast, indulgent treats in busy venues, competing in the quick-serve restaurant and mobile food market.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + no brand fund currently (up to 2% if established) + $30/mo website fee + $79-$179/mo POS fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 33 franchisee-owned cabins that were open and operating in the 2023 calendar year. Excluded the performance for one cabin located in X that opened and later ceased operations in 2023.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue and median gross revenue using the 'Average' and 'Median' columns for franchised units from the provided tables. Data for 30 units from 24 locations with valid average/median per unit values were used. Four locations (total of 4 units) with 'N.A.' in their average value or 'Opened in December 2023' remarks were excluded from the average and median calculations as their data was incomplete for a full year. The FDD text states a primary sample size of 33 franchisee-owned cabins for the overall financial performance representation, which implies some discrepancy between the specific table data used for calculation and the stated sample size. No explicit expense or profit margin data was provided for franchised units to estimate profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Waffle Cabin Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 92% of Fast Food franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waffle Cabin Current | $93K – $226K | $24K | 5.0% | 38 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
33 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)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Waffle Cabin franchise ranges from $93,450 to $225,700. This includes a franchise fee of $23,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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