Monthly Overview
Welcome to this week's franchise market update. We're tracking 42 total franchises this week, with exciting additions across multiple sectors.
Data Update Statistics
Franchise Activity This Month
- New Franchise Additions2
- Updated Franchise Records40
Updated Data
- Basic Investment Information23
- Email Addresses13
- New FDDs23
- Logos18
- Phone Numbers23
- Websites23
This Month's Franchise News
- •Private equities, Carlyle and Boyu, are the leading bidders to acquire a majority stake in Starbucks China. We understand the non binding offer deadline was some time last week and the expected valuation is close to S4bn.
- •Bain Capital has rumored to made a bid for Costa Coffee, which is put up for sale by Coca Cola. Bain already owns Gail's and PizzaExpress in the UK.
- •According to IFA CEO, Matt Haller, Franchising has outpaced the overall US economy for the past 5 years.
New Franchise Additions
This month we welcomed 2 new franchise brands across diverse industries.
Entertainment & Recreation
1 new brand- Mr. Gatti Family Entertainment
Lodging & Leisure
1 new brand- Holiday Inn Express
Franchise Updates Summary
This month we processed 21 franchise updates across multiple sectors.
Home Services
5 updates- Border Magic
- Coverall
- The Grout Doctor
- Aerus
- Junk Shot
Retail
1 update- Crown Trophy
Education & Arts
1 update- Abrakadoodle
Lodging & Leisure
6 updates- Crowne Plaza
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
- EVEN Hotels
- avid hotels
- Vignette Collection
- Holiday Inn
Food & Beverage
7 updates- Ben's Soft Pretzels
- Cinnaholic
- Caribou Coffee
- Doc Popcorn
- Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads
- Penn Station
- Hot Head Burritos
Professional Services
1 update- Neat Method
Franchise Spotlight: Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Iconic "better burger", which continues to be privately owned by the Murrell family.
Company Profile
- Founded
- Virginia, USA
- Franchise Launched
- 1986
- Concept
- Fast-casual burgers and fries
- Service Model
- Fast-casual dining
What They Do:
Why we like it:
Behind the numbers:
- •Intial Training: Not less than 10 days (Item 11)
- •Royalty fee: 6% of Gross Sales (8% for AK/HI/PR)
- •Creative Fund contribution: Up to 4% of Gross Sales
- •Local advertising expenditure: May be required up to 2% of Gross Sales (Item 6/11)
- •Note:: The total combined advertising/marketing obligations are capped at 4% of Gross Sales
Performance Metrics
Unit Development
End 2022 - 27% year-over-year expansion
- Total Units:
- 1,558
- Company-Owned:
- 613
- Franchised:
- 945
Revenue Performance
- Avg. Annual Sales:
- $$2,484,936
- Top Quartile:
- $$3,505,292
Investment Requirements
- Total Investment Range:
- $1,027,850 - $1,500,750
- Initial Franchise Fee:
- $25,000
Support Structure
Five Guys provides comprehensive support including site selection assistance, initial training for three key staff members at no charge, and 10 days of on-site assistance (5 days pre-opening and 5 days post-opening). Ongoing support includes regular restaurant evaluations, updated operational materials and manuals, continuous training programs, and access to approved supplier networks. Franchisees contribute up to 2-4% of gross sales to a Creative Fund that covers system-wide marketing, quality control initiatives, secret-shopper programs, and brand development—ensuring consistent standards across all locations while providing franchisees with professional marketing support they might not be able to afford individually.
