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    Clean Juice

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Clean Juice franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Clean Juice franchise specializes in organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and healthy food options, positioning itself as a premium wellness brand in the rap

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Clean Juice franchise?
    The Clean Juice Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $176,500 for non-traditional store — total 9 — estimated range low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $241,000–$417,500 for traditional clean juice store total estimated initial investment low end: $241,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Clean Juice charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Clean Juice disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Clean Juice FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 55). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Clean Juice locations are there?
    The FDD reports 55 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 56). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $176,500 (Non-traditional store — Total 9 — estimated range low); $241,000 – $417,500 (Traditional Clean Juice Store total estimated initial investment low end: $241,000); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 13 Franchised locations; other measures for 13 Franchised locations; other measures for 14 Franchised locations; other measures for 14 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 14 in 2025, to 55 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.

    • Non-traditional store — Total 9 — estimated range lowPDF p. 21$176,500
    • Traditional Clean Juice Store total estimated initial investment low end: $241,000PDF p. 20$241,000 – $417,500
    • Nontraditionaltwo-store development Grand Total — lower estimated initial investmentMulti-unitPDF p. 23$184,000
    • Traditionaltwo-store development Grand Total — lower estimated initial investmentMulti-unitPDF p. 23$256,000

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty: 6% of Gross Revenue weeklyMain ongoing fee

    72 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 13 locations

    Who is counted
    Top25%
    Excluded
    One store openedJune2025 excluded; zero nontraditional stores
    Method
    Unaudited franchise reports, not independently verified. Gross revenue excludesallcosts/expenses; no profit inference.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 13 locations

    Who is counted
    top25% of54traditionalstores
    Excluded
    One store openedJune2025 excluded; zero nontraditional stores
    Method
    Unaudited franchise reports, not independently verified. Gross revenue excludesallcosts/expenses; no profit inference.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 14 locations

    Who is counted
    bottom25% of54traditionalstores
    Excluded
    One store openedJune2025 excluded; zero nontraditional stores
    Method
    Unaudited franchise reports, not independently verified. Gross revenue excludesallcosts/expenses; no profit inference.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 14 locations

    Who is counted
    Bottom25%
    Excluded
    One store openedJune2025 excluded; zero nontraditional stores
    Method
    Unaudited franchise reports, not independently verified. Gross revenue excludesallcosts/expenses; no profit inference.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 56

    Net −14 outlets, 2024–2025

    0692024552025−14

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($176,500 – $417,500) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units decreased from 69 to 55 in 2025. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top25% · PDF p. 55
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — top25% of54traditionalstores · PDF p. 54
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — bottom25% of54traditionalstores · PDF p. 54
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom25% · PDF p. 55
    5. [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 56

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    85 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025bank overdraft$358
    2025total revenues$1,686,023
    2025distributions to member-$495,087
    2025total current liabilities$89,815
    2025total liabilities and member's equity$1,001,496
    2025deferred revenue, net of current portion$96,976
    2025total liabilities$186,791
    2025member's equity$814,705
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$495,087
    2025advertising and marketing$10,479
    2025intangible assets, net$869,991
    2025prepaid expenses$25,446
    2025accounts receivable net$67,059
    2025total current assets$93,903
    2025current portion of deferred franchise costs$1,398
    2025total assets$1,001,496
    2025deferred franchise costs, net of current portion$37,602
    2025accounts payable and accrued expenses$80,767
    2025current portion of deferred revenue$8,690
    2025other revenue$221,043
    2025brand development fund revenue$403,771
    2025brand development fund expenses$443,914
    2025other general and administrative expenses$99,427
    2025operating cash flow change in accounts receivable-$2,984
    2025recoveries of credit losses-$2,173
    2025royalties$1,058,375
    2025franchise fees$2,834
    2025operating cash flow change in deferred costs-$30,000
    2025professional fees$34,056
    2025management fees$439,143
    2025total general and administrative expenses$1,621,040
    2025operating cash flow change in bank overdraft$358
    2025amortization expense$500,772
    2025operating cash flow change in accounts payable and accrued expenses-$92,524
    2025certification fees$93,249
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$64,983
    2025amortization$500,772
    2025operating cash flow change in prepaid expenses-$19,011
    2025operating cash flow change in deferred revenue$75,666
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$64,983
    2024prepaid expenses$6,435
    2024current deferred costs$217
    2024intangible assets, net$1,370,763
    2024total assets$1,448,100
    2024accounts payable and accrued expenses$173,291
    2024current deferred revenue$2,773
    2024total current liabilities$176,064
    2024member's equity$1,244,809
    2024total liabilities and member's equity$1,448,100
    2024royalties$690,244
    2024brand development fund revenue$331,057
    2024depreciation and amortization expense$333,324
    2024long-term deferred revenue, net$27,227
    2024accounts receivable, net$61,902
    2024total current assets$68,554
    2024noncurrent deferred costs, net$8,783
    2024total revenues$1,169,466
    2024other revenue$148,165
    —brand development fund expenses$353,430
    —professional fees$83,399
    —total general and administrative expenses$1,176,513
    —management fees$208,010
    —net loss-$7,047
    —other general and administrative expenses$72,293
    —certification fees$88,061
    —advertising and marketing$37,996

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 205 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Other revenue — 2024

      “Other revenue 148,165”

      Note: The cited value could not be confirmed in the 2024 column on PDF page 205.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.