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    Garbanzo

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data

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

    Reviewed sources

    Garbanzo franchise specializes in fresh Mediterranean cuisine, offering customizable bowls, wraps, and salads with house-made ingredients like hummus, falafel,

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Garbanzo franchise?
    The Garbanzo Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $511,500 for ,000 - $35,000 as arranged as incurred landlord, utilities, suppliers, etc. total 11 — 511500 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 19); $581,500 for of this item 7 for estimated initial investment to open a single restaurant. total 4 — 581500 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Garbanzo initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $1,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Garbanzo charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $3 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Garbanzo disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Garbanzo FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 49). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Garbanzo locations are there?
    The FDD reports 52 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 50). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

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

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $511,500 (,000 - $35,000 As arranged As incurred Landlord, utilities, suppliers, etc. TOTAL 11 — 511500); $581,500 (of this Item 7 for estimated initial investment to open a single restaurant. TOTAL 4 — 581500); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for Affiliate-owned locations; other measures for Franchised locations; other measures for Franchised locations; other measures for Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 8 in 2024, to 52 (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

    2025 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • ,000 - $35,000 As arranged As incurred Landlord, utilities, suppliers, etc. TOTAL 11 — 511500PDF p. 19$511,500
    • of this Item 7 for estimated initial investment to open a single restaurant. TOTAL 4 — 581500PDF p. 22$581,500

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

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

    OTHER FEES Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Royalty Fee — 6%Main ongoing fee

    71 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

    Who is counted
    FullFY2024
    Excluded
    3newfranchisesnotfullFYexcluded
    Method
    Unauditedsalesreportsnotindependentlyverified;netsales excludes tax/discounts/coupons. Embeddednet sales tables have noextractablefigures;sample counts only.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    FullFY2024
    Excluded
    3newfranchisesnotfullFYexcluded
    Method
    Unauditedsalesreportsnotindependentlyverified;netsales excludes tax/discounts/coupons. Embeddednet sales tables have noextractablefigures;sample counts only.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    PartialFY
    Excluded
    3newfranchisesnotfullFYexcluded
    Method
    Unauditedsalesreportsnotindependentlyverified;netsales excludes tax/discounts/coupons. Embeddednet sales tables have noextractablefigures;sample counts only.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    System
    Excluded
    3newfranchisesnotfullFYexcluded
    Method
    Unauditedsalesreportsnotindependentlyverified;netsales excludes tax/discounts/coupons. Embeddednet sales tables have noextractablefigures;sample counts only.

    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 2024 of each year.

    2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 50

    Net −2 outlets, 2022–2024

    0542022602023522024+6−8

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 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 2025 Item 7 estimate ($511,500 – $581,500) 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 60 to 52 in 2024. 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 (2025 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — FullFY2024 · PDF p. 49
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — FullFY2024 · PDF p. 49
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — PartialFY · PDF p. 49
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — System · PDF p. 49
    6. [6]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 50

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

    Territory & operations

    12 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.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2024income taxes$7,168
    2024cash and cash equivalents - beginning$836,175
    2024rental income from subleases$83,516
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$445,777
    2024income before other$3,034,533
    2024promissory notes, current$927,000
    2024term debt, net of current portion and unamortized deferred finance costs$27,165,221
    2024operating lease liability, current$729,711
    2024provision for income tax$7,168
    2024gain on sale of property and equipment-$320,030
    2024amortization of right-of-use assets - operating leases$919,383
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$22,533
    2024repayment of operating lease liabilities-$914,209
    2024payment of deferred financing costs-$222,265
    2024cash flows from investing activities sale of property and equipment$940,000
    2024purchases of intangible assets-$367,983
    2024cash and cash equivalents - end$641,460
    2024interest$4,106,641
    2024lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$478,219
    2024franchise and royalty$10,220,907
    2024food and beverageMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,382,154
    2024support and marketing fees$9,447,996
    2024assets current assets cash and cash equivalents$641,460
    2024accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses$3,930,919
    2024employee retention credit receivable$2,557,779
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$103,946
    2024other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$148,852
    2024total current assets$7,828,733
    2024property and equipment - net$1,086,667
    2024identifiable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization$26,575,751
    2024goodwill, net of accumulated amortization$5,001,930
    2024other long-term assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$80,480
    2024finance lease right-of-use assets$361,337
    2024operating lease right-of-use assets$3,049,624
    2024total assets$43,984,522
    2024liabilities and member's equity current liabilities accounts payable and accrued expenses$2,722,272
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,427,230
    2024term debt, current$333,459
    2024finance lease liability, current$340,164
    2024other liabilities, current$357,212
    2024total current liabilities$7,837,048
    2024promissory notes, net of current portion$7,316,119
    2024finance lease liability, net of current portion$8,837
    2024operating lease liability, net of current portion$2,554,564
    2024other liabilities, net of current portion$27,463
    2024total long-term liabilities$37,072,204
    2024member's equity-$924,730
    2024total liabilities and member's equity$43,984,522
    2024operating costs selling, general and administrative$17,056,868
    2024food and beverageMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,890,888
    2024restaurant operating$5,531,008
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,621,276
    2024otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,108,900
    2024grant income, erc receivable and interest thereon-$444,176
    2024sell-side transaction expenses$666,237
    2024loss on property closuresMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$880,451
    2024management fees$250,000
    2024otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$319,132
    2024loss before provision for income tax-$3,107,747
    2024net loss-$3,114,915
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,441,973
    2024finance lease amortization$179,303
    2024amortization deferred financing costs$360,811
    2024loss on property closuresMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$265,531
    2024interest of promissory notes added to principal outstanding$608,897
    2024accounts receivable-$274,532
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$53,144
    2024other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$67,660
    2024other long-term assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$29,046
    2024accounts payable and accrued expenses-$561,801
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$244,040
    2024other liabilities-$90,611
    2024purchases of property and equipment-$416,084
    2024net cash flows provided by$155,933
    2024cash flows from financing activities borrowings of term debt$117,912
    2024net cash flows used in operating activities-$708,339
    2024repayments of term debt-$437,630
    2024principal payments on finance lease liabilities-$532,326
    2024proceeds from promissory notes$1,432,000
    2024net cash flows provided by financing activities$357,691
    2024net decrease in cash and cash equivalents-$194,715
    2023net decrease in cash and cash equivalents-$1,097,031
    2023operating lease right-of-use assets$4,357,609
    2023promissory notes, net of current portion$6,202,958
    2023net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,009,706
    2023deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,183,190
    2023other long-term assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$109,526
    2023goodwill, net of accumulated amortization$5,688,750
    2023total current assets$7,267,691
    2023finance lease liability, net of current portion$285,446
    2023support and marketing fees$8,937,993
    2023food and beverageMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,031,596
    2023otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,407,603
    2023provision for income tax$4,065
    2023accounts receivable-$1,521,767
    2023total long-term liabilities$37,483,779
    2023grant income, erc receivable and interest thereon-$2,113,603
    2023management fees$250,000
    2023net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,009,706
    2023purchases of intangible assets-$845,646
    2023deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,002,955
    2023cash flows from financing activities borrowings of term debt$1,051,838
    2023proceeds from promissory notes$505,000
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$423,244
    2023amortization deferred financing costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$300,229
    2023cash and cash equivalents - beginning$1,933,206
    2023cash and cash equivalents - end$836,175
    2023interest$3,648,711
    2023income taxes$4,065
    2023lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$5,449,319
    2023total liabilities and member's equity$47,550,323
    2023franchise and royalty$10,460,874
    2023food and beverageMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$15,361,295
    2023assets current assets cash and cash equivalents$836,175
    2023accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses$3,656,387
    2023employee retention credit receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,113,603
    2023inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$157,090
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$423,244
    2023other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$81,192
    2023property and equipment - netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,694,474
    2023identifiable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization$27,559,000
    2023finance lease right-of-use assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$873,273
    2023total assets$47,550,323
    2023liabilities and member's equity current liabilities accounts payable and accrued expenses$3,284,073
    2023term debt, current$331,579
    2023promissory notes, current$40,603
    2023finance lease liability, current$595,881
    2023operating lease liability, current$1,039,955
    2023other liabilities, current$401,078
    2023total current liabilities$7,876,359
    2023term debt, net of current portion and unamortized deferred finance costs$27,306,934
    2023operating lease liability, net of current portion$3,614,233
    2023other liabilities, net of current portion$74,208
    2023member's equity$2,190,185
    2023rental income from subleases$67,252
    2023operating costs selling, general and administrative$17,658,654
    2023restaurant operating$7,022,599
    2023depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,598,562
    2023income before other$2,516,003
    2023sell-side transaction expenses$720,532
    2023loss on property closures$279,415
    2023otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$22,303
    2023loss before provision for income tax-$1,005,641
    2023member's equity at fiscal year beginning$3,199,891
    2023depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,559,047
    2023right-of-use assets impairmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,515
    2023amortization deferred financing costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$300,229
    2023amortization of right-of-use assets - operating leases$1,052,195
    2023interest of promissory notes added to principal outstanding$505,555
    2023inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,772
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$44,868
    2023other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$14,882
    2023other long-term assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$121,710
    2023repayment of operating lease liabilities-$1,070,998
    2023accounts payable and accrued expenses$257,822
    2023other liabilities-$589,380
    2023purchases of property and equipment-$207,158
    2023net cash flows provided by-$1,052,804
    2023net cash flows used in operating activities-$203,225
    2023repayments of term debt-$577,567
    2023payment of deferred financing costs-$80,480
    2023principal payments on finance lease liabilities-$739,793
    2023net cash flows provided by financing activities$158,998
    2023employee retention credit receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,113,603
    2023property and equipment - netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,061,689
    2023finance lease right-of-use assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,506,058
    2023depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,559,047
    2023right-of-use assets impairmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,515
    2023amortization of right-of-use asset - operating lease$1,052,195
    2022net loss-$2,458,292
    2022assets current assets cash and cash equivalents$1,933,206
    2022goodwill, net of accumulated amortization$6,354,452
    2022accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$2,134,620
    2022deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,180,235
    2022property and equipment - net$3,006,998
    2022term debt, current$280,000
    2022term debt, net of current portion and unamortized deferred finance costs$26,366,926
    2022franchise and royalty$7,593,742
    2022food and beverageMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,793,969
    2022restaurant operating$5,510,641
    2022income before other$1,523,915
    2022total liabilities and member's equity$42,269,662
    2022total long-term liabilities$32,920,237
    2022member's equity at fiscal year beginning$5,658,183
    2022provision for income tax$42,583
    2022reclassified) cash flows from operating activities net loss-$2,458,292
    2022member's equity at fiscal year end$3,199,891
    2022management fees$250,000
    2022loss on property closuresMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$671,924
    2022cash and cash equivalents - end$1,933,206
    2022other long-term assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,338
    2022other liabilities-$23,964
    2022purchases of property and equipment-$189,388
    2022cash and cash equivalents - beginning$1,889,404
    2022inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$170,862
    2022prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$378,376
    2022other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$96,074
    2022total current assets$4,713,138
    2022identifiable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization$27,963,838
    2022other long-term assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$231,236
    2022total assets$42,269,662
    2022liabilities and member's equity current liabilities accounts payable and accrued expenses$3,026,251
    2022promissory notes, current$297,632
    2022finance lease liability, current$730,158
    2022other liabilities, current$635,258
    2022total current liabilities$6,149,534
    2022promissory notes, net of current portion$5,232,941
    2022finance lease liability, net of current portion$890,962
    2022other liabilities, net of current portion$429,408
    2022member's equity$3,199,891
    2022food and beverageMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,132,841
    2022support and marketing fees$6,728,593
    2022rental income from subleases$440,348
    2022operating costs selling, general and administrative$13,139,601
    2022rental expense from subleases$440,348
    2022depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,487,050
    2022otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,991,298
    2022loss on property closuresMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$671,924
    2022acquisition expenses$1,023,000
    2022otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,402
    2022loss before provision for income tax-$2,415,709
    2022depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,487,050
    2022amortization deferred financing costs$165,462
    2022interest of promisory notes added to principal outstanding$191,667
    2022accounts receivable-$760,353
    2022inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$115,833
    2022prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$192,358
    2022other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$50,101
    2022accounts payable and accrued expenses$526,394
    2022deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$156,831
    2022net cash flows$81,007
    2022proceeds from the sales of property and equipment$1,940
    2022purchases of intangible assets-$352,556
    2022net cash flows used in investing activities-$17,213,590
    2022cash flows from financing activities borrowings of term debt$28,000,000
    2022repayments of term debt-$13,250,000
    2022payment of deferred financing costs-$1,518,536
    2022principal payments on finance lease liabilities-$457,722
    2022principal increases on promissory notes$4,402,643
    2022net cash flows provided by financing activities$17,176,385
    2022net$43,802
    2022interest$1,554,888
    2022income taxes$2,311
    2022property and equipment additions in capital leases$512,038
    2022property and equipment write-off against prior year closing reserves$181,513

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

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

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