Wild Bill's
Wild Bill’s franchises operate businesses offering high-quality soda beverages made with pure cane sugar and less carbonation than typical sodas, along with related products. The franchisor, Wild Bill’s Soda Franchising, LLC, grants franchises for these specialty soda operations, with affiliates operating company locations and previously offering non-franchise licenses for mobile stands. They target consumers seeking premium, old-fashioned style sodas sold at events, stands, or retail.
Franchise Costs
Currently no royalty (right to implement up to 5% on third-party products) + $2,000 per stand per year brand development fund
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Wild Bill's Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Food Truck (ranked #2 of 7)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Food Truck
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Food Truck
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wild Bill's Current | $156K – $215K | $40K | 0.0% | 14 |
| TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE | $202K – $255K | $15K | N/A | 258 |
| DONUTNV | $190K – $273K | $60K | N/A | 142 |
| Frios | $72K – $91K | $38K | N/A | 108 |
| Cousins Maine Lobster | $194K – $651K | $40K | 8.0% | 65 |
| On the Hook Fish and Chips | $619K – $1.1M | $50K | 7.0% | 3 |
Food Truck Average 7 franchises | $227K – $393K | $39K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 7 Food Truck 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 Wild Bill's franchisees (2016 – 2016)
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
1 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 Wild Bill's franchise ranges from $155,800 to $214,700. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 0.0% of gross sales.
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