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    Golden Corral

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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

    Reviewed sources

    Golden Corral franchise operates as America's largest buffet and grill chain, serving steaks, seafood, and an extensive all-you-can-eat buffet featuring over 10

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Golden Corral franchise?
    The Golden Corral Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $3,828,846–$5,318,130 for mediumtraditional — total estimated investment (not including cost of land and site work) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23); $2,237,950–$4,505,430 for conversion only (conversion — total estimated investment (not including cost of land and site work)) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25); $1,475,950–$2,853,130 for travelcenter — total estimated investment (not including cost of land and site work) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26); $3,631,328–$4,508,130 for smalltraditional — total estimated investment (not including cost of land and site work) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22); $4,147,296–$6,162,930 for largetraditional — total estimated investment (not including cost of land and site work) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Golden Corral initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (2026 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 Golden Corral charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $4 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $10,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Golden Corral disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Golden Corral FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 71). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Golden Corral locations are there?
    The FDD reports 696 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 80). 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: $3,828,846 – $5,318,130 (Mediumtraditional — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)); $2,237,950 – $4,505,430 (Conversion — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)); $1,475,950 – $2,853,130 (Travelcenter — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)); $3,631,328 – $4,508,130 (Smalltraditional — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)); $4,147,296 – $6,162,930 (Largetraditional — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 9 separate groups: revenue and costs and operating income and other measures for 50 Franchised locations; revenue and costs and operating income and other measures for 2 Franchised locations; costs and operating income and revenue and other measures for 263 Franchised locations; revenue and costs and operating income and other measures for 53 Franchised locations; revenue and costs and operating income and other measures for 53 Franchised locations; revenue and costs and operating income and other measures for 10 Franchised locations; revenue and costs and operating income and other measures for 10 Franchised locations; other measures and costs and revenue and operating income for 10 Franchised locations; revenue and costs and operating income and other measures for 35 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 6 in 2025, to 696 (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 5 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (5)

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

    • Travelcenter — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)PDF p. 26$1,475,950 – $2,853,130
    • Conversion — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)PDF p. 25$2,237,950 – $4,505,430
    • Smalltraditional — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)PDF p. 22$3,631,328 – $4,508,130
    • Mediumtraditional — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)PDF p. 23$3,828,846 – $5,318,130
    • Largetraditional — Total Estimated Investment (not including cost of land and site work)PDF p. 24$4,147,296 – $6,162,930

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 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.

    Royaltyweekly GrossSalesMain ongoing fee

    57 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?

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

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs, operating income and other measures · 50 locations

    Who is counted
    Small
    Excluded
    315of343yearend: excludes7leftsystem all>=12months,1openedless6months,27missingdata. Companyexcluded.
    Method
    Franchiseereported unverified noinvestigation. Grosssalesexcludestax includesallrelatedrevenue. Operatingexpensesexclude land/building/equipmentrent,debt,depreciation,advertising,admin,tax,license,insurance,4%royalty,supervisorypersonnel/refreshertravel. Laborincludesmanagerpaybonuses/wages/payrolltax/groupinsurance/workerscomp; controllableutilitiesmaintenancesanitation. Operatingincomebeforeexcludedexpenses; nopromisednetprofit. Table1 10metro1small 6to12monthannualized.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs, operating income and other measures · 2 locations

    Who is counted
    Nontraditional
    Excluded
    315of343yearend: excludes7leftsystem all>=12months,1openedless6months,27missingdata. Companyexcluded.
    Method
    Franchiseereported unverified noinvestigation. Grosssalesexcludestax includesallrelatedrevenue. Operatingexpensesexclude land/building/equipmentrent,debt,depreciation,advertising,admin,tax,license,insurance,4%royalty,supervisorypersonnel/refreshertravel. Laborincludesmanagerpaybonuses/wages/payrolltax/groupinsurance/workerscomp; controllableutilitiesmaintenancesanitation. Operatingincomebeforeexcludedexpenses; nopromisednetprofit. Table1 10metro1small 6to12monthannualized.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Costs, operating income, revenue and other measures · 263 locations

    Who is counted
    Metro
    Excluded
    315of343yearend: excludes7leftsystem all>=12months,1openedless6months,27missingdata. Companyexcluded.
    Method
    Franchiseereported unverified noinvestigation. Grosssalesexcludestax includesallrelatedrevenue. Operatingexpensesexclude land/building/equipmentrent,debt,depreciation,advertising,admin,tax,license,insurance,4%royalty,supervisorypersonnel/refreshertravel. Laborincludesmanagerpaybonuses/wages/payrolltax/groupinsurance/workerscomp; controllableutilitiesmaintenancesanitation. Operatingincomebeforeexcludedexpenses; nopromisednetprofit. Table1 10metro1small 6to12monthannualized.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs, operating income and other measures · 53 locations

    Who is counted
    Metro top20%
    Excluded
    315of343yearend: excludes7leftsystem all>=12months,1openedless6months,27missingdata. Companyexcluded.
    Method
    Franchiseereported unverified noinvestigation. Grosssalesexcludestax includesallrelatedrevenue. Operatingexpensesexclude land/building/equipmentrent,debt,depreciation,advertising,admin,tax,license,insurance,4%royalty,supervisorypersonnel/refreshertravel. Laborincludesmanagerpaybonuses/wages/payrolltax/groupinsurance/workerscomp; controllableutilitiesmaintenancesanitation. Operatingincomebeforeexcludedexpenses; nopromisednetprofit. Table2 5of106 6to12monthannualized.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs, operating income and other measures · 53 locations

    Who is counted
    Metro bottom20%
    Excluded
    315of343yearend: excludes7leftsystem all>=12months,1openedless6months,27missingdata. Companyexcluded.
    Method
    Franchiseereported unverified noinvestigation. Grosssalesexcludestax includesallrelatedrevenue. Operatingexpensesexclude land/building/equipmentrent,debt,depreciation,advertising,admin,tax,license,insurance,4%royalty,supervisorypersonnel/refreshertravel. Laborincludesmanagerpaybonuses/wages/payrolltax/groupinsurance/workerscomp; controllableutilitiesmaintenancesanitation. Operatingincomebeforeexcludedexpenses; nopromisednetprofit. Table2 5of106 6to12monthannualized.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs, operating income and other measures · 10 locations

    Who is counted
    Small top20%
    Excluded
    315of343yearend: excludes7leftsystem all>=12months,1openedless6months,27missingdata. Companyexcluded.
    Method
    Franchiseereported unverified noinvestigation. Grosssalesexcludestax includesallrelatedrevenue. Operatingexpensesexclude land/building/equipmentrent,debt,depreciation,advertising,admin,tax,license,insurance,4%royalty,supervisorypersonnel/refreshertravel. Laborincludesmanagerpaybonuses/wages/payrolltax/groupinsurance/workerscomp; controllableutilitiesmaintenancesanitation. Operatingincomebeforeexcludedexpenses; nopromisednetprofit. Table3 same50smalltable1.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs, operating income and other measures · 10 locations

    Who is counted
    Small bottom20%
    Excluded
    315of343yearend: excludes7leftsystem all>=12months,1openedless6months,27missingdata. Companyexcluded.
    Method
    Franchiseereported unverified noinvestigation. Grosssalesexcludestax includesallrelatedrevenue. Operatingexpensesexclude land/building/equipmentrent,debt,depreciation,advertising,admin,tax,license,insurance,4%royalty,supervisorypersonnel/refreshertravel. Laborincludesmanagerpaybonuses/wages/payrolltax/groupinsurance/workerscomp; controllableutilitiesmaintenancesanitation. Operatingincomebeforeexcludedexpenses; nopromisednetprofit. Table3 same50smalltable1.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Costs, revenue, operating income and other measures · 10 locations

    Who is counted
    Small openedafter2016
    Excluded
    315of343yearend: excludes7leftsystem all>=12months,1openedless6months,27missingdata. Companyexcluded.
    Method
    Franchiseereported unverified noinvestigation. Grosssalesexcludestax includesallrelatedrevenue. Operatingexpensesexclude land/building/equipmentrent,debt,depreciation,advertising,admin,tax,license,insurance,4%royalty,supervisorypersonnel/refreshertravel. Laborincludesmanagerpaybonuses/wages/payrolltax/groupinsurance/workerscomp; controllableutilitiesmaintenancesanitation. Operatingincomebeforeexcludedexpenses; nopromisednetprofit. Table4 2of35metro 6to12monthannualized despiteentireyearheading.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs, operating income and other measures · 35 locations

    Who is counted
    Metro openedafter2016
    Excluded
    315of343yearend: excludes7leftsystem all>=12months,1openedless6months,27missingdata. Companyexcluded.
    Method
    Franchiseereported unverified noinvestigation. Grosssalesexcludestax includesallrelatedrevenue. Operatingexpensesexclude land/building/equipmentrent,debt,depreciation,advertising,admin,tax,license,insurance,4%royalty,supervisorypersonnel/refreshertravel. Laborincludesmanagerpaybonuses/wages/payrolltax/groupinsurance/workerscomp; controllableutilitiesmaintenancesanitation. Operatingincomebeforeexcludedexpenses; nopromisednetprofit. Table4 2of35metro 6to12monthannualized despiteentireyearheading.

    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. 80

    Net −14 outlets, 2023–2025

    0710202370220246962025−8−6

    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 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 ($1,475,950 – $6,162,930) 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 702 to 696 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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Small · PDF p. 71; PDF p. 72
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nontraditional · PDF p. 71; PDF p. 72
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Metro · PDF p. 71; PDF p. 72
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Metro top20% · PDF p. 73; PDF p. 74
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Metro bottom20% · PDF p. 73; PDF p. 74
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Small top20% · PDF p. 75; PDF p. 76
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Small bottom20% · PDF p. 75; PDF p. 76
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Small openedafter2016 · PDF p. 78; PDF p. 77
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Metro openedafter2016 · PDF p. 77; PDF p. 78
    11. [11]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 80

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

    Territory & operations

    353 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
    2025assets current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,572,686
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,198,571
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,972,173
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,941,718
    2025total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$17,712,975
    2025due from parentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,629,211
    2025due from parentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$16,326,059
    2025cost of contractsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$303,534
    2025cost of contractsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$360,325
    2025total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$34,442,904
    2025liabilities and stockholder's equity current liabilities current portion of deferred creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$824,724
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,746,248
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,324,474
    2025dividends payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,000,000
    2025dividends payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,000,000
    2025other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,600,170
    2025total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,171,142
    2025total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,207,923
    2025total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,779,423
    2025total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$15,938,920
    2025stockholder's equity additional paid-in capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$99,900
    2025retained earningsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,670,021
    2025retained earningsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,403,984
    2025total stockholder's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,770,021
    2025total liabilities and stockholder's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$40,549,444
    2025total liabilities and stockholder's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$34,442,904
    2025franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,114,671
    2025franchise royaltiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$66,258,249
    2025franchise advertisingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,011,024
    2025total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$107,705,711
    2025administrationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$23,798,133
    2025legal feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,150
    2025franchise advertisingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$41,590,745
    2025income before income taxesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$42,315,683
    2025income tax expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$200,000
    2025income tax expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$220,000
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,266,037
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$42,095,683
    2025retained earnings beginningMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,308,301
    2025endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,670,021
    2025endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,403,984
    2025noncash items included in income amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$293,102
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$794,287
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$919,999
    2025noncurrent receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,878
    2025noncurrent receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$225,741
    2025deferred creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$24,644
    2025deferred creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,179
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$866,281
    2025other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,579,721
    2025net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$38,954,041
    2025increase) decrease in due from parentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$10,303,152
    2025increase) decrease in due from parentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,371,060
    2025net cash used in financing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$42,303,152
    2025net cash used in financing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$40,628,940
    2025net decrease in cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,349,111
    2025net decrease in cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,532,460
    2025cash beginningMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,572,686
    2025endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,223,575
    2025endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,572,686
    2025supplemental disclosures of cash flow information cash paid during the year for income taxesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$170,079
    2025supplemental information on noncash financing activities dividends declared not paidMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,000,000
    2025commonstock2025$100
    2025assets current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,223,575
    2025total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,600,032
    2025deferred creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,730,997
    2025franchise royaltiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$67,580,016
    2025income before income taxesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,466,037
    2025noncurrent receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$16,667
    2025other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$30,455
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,578,226
    2025other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$394,085
    2025cash flows from financing activities dividends paidMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$32,000,000
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,404,284
    2025total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$65,390,028
    2025retained earnings beginningMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,403,984
    2025dividendsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$39,000,000
    2025noncash items included in income amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$56,791
    2025noncurrent receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$43,545
    2025total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$40,549,444
    2025liabilities and stockholder's equity current liabilities current portion of deferred creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$677,364
    2025other liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,206,085
    2025deferred creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,608,281
    2025stockholder's equity additional paid-in capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$99,900
    2025total stockholder's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,503,984
    2025franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,081,363
    2025franchise advertisingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$37,978,829
    2025total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$105,318,441
    2025administrationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,266,509
    2025legal feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,150
    2025franchise advertisingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$37,584,745
    2025total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$65,852,404
    2025dividendsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$42,000,000
    2025other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$147,866
    2025net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$38,096,480
    2025cash flows from financing activities dividends paidMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$46,000,000
    2025cash beginningMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$15,105,146
    2025supplemental disclosures of cash flow information cash paid during the year for income taxesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$193,930
    2025supplemental information on noncash financing activities dividends declared not paidMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,000,000
    2024franchise fees$861,498
    2024franchise royalties$68,369,670
    2024franchise advertisingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,521,429
    2024total revenues$108,752,597
    2024administration$20,127,730
    2024legal fees$1,150
    2024total operating expenses$58,273,904
    2024income before income taxes$50,478,693
    2024income tax expense$232,000
    2024net income$50,246,693
    2024retained earnings beginning$18,061,608
    2024dividends-$50,000,000
    2024noncash items included in income amortization$89,897
    2024increase-$349,275
    2024other current assets-$514,732
    2024deferred credits-$50,851
    2024accounts payable$506,885
    2024other current liabilities$1,376,405
    2024cash flows from financing activities dividends paid-$47,000,000
    2024increase) decrease in due from parent-$5,853,258
    2024net cash used in financing activities-$52,853,258
    2024endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$15,105,146
    2024supplemental disclosures of cash flow information cash paid during the year for income taxes$220,137
    2024supplemental information on noncash financing activities dividends declared not paid$8,000,000
    2024commonstock2024$100
    2024noncurrent receivables$38,285
    2024net cash provided by operating activities$51,343,307
    2024franchise advertisingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$38,145,024
    2024endingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,308,301
    2024cash beginning$16,615,097
    2024net decrease in cash-$1,509,951

    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.

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