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    green and the grain franchising

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    Green + The Grain franchise specializes in fresh, customizable grain bowls and salads that cater to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious fast-casual di

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    green and the grain franchising quick facts

    Is green and the grain franchising a franchise?
    Yes. green and the grain franchising offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 6 outlets in total (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 45).
    How much does it cost to open a green and the grain franchising franchise?
    The green and the grain franchising Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $402,000–$1,397,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the green and the grain franchising initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 8). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does green and the grain franchising charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does green and the grain franchising disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The green and the grain franchising FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 43). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many green and the grain franchising locations are there?
    The FDD reports 6 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 45). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is green and the grain franchising a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

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

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $402,000 – $1,397,000 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 13 separate groups: revenue and costs and other measures and profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; revenue and other measures and profit and costs for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; revenue and costs and other measures and profit for 6 Affiliate-operated locations; costs and other measures and revenue and profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; costs and other measures and revenue and profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; costs and other measures and revenue and profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; costs and profit and other measures and revenue for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations; profit for 1 Affiliate-operated locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 6 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

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

    Franchises under $500kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    green and the grain franchising head-to-head

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 15

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8
    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.

    Monthly royalty on Gross RevenuesMain ongoing fee

    32 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?

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

    1 locations

    Revenue, costs, profit and other measures · 1 locations

    Who is counted
    Location A opened 1/20/2018
    Period
    Location A
    Excluded
    Seventh leased location not operating in 2025 or materially before
    Method
    Unaudited management representation; operationally similar; affiliate fees imputed; sales less sales tax. A includes mobile eatery/outposts/corporate cafeteria. A/E commissaries may carry other locations' COGS. Shared labor allocated; group efficiencies and low established-brand marketing; rent may include concessions.

    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. 45

    Net +0 outlets, 2023–2025

    062023620246202500

    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 ($402,000 – $1,397,000) 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 went from 6 to 6 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 15
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 8
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location A opened 1/20/2018 · PDF p. 43
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location D opened 7/13/2015 · PDF p. 43
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All six locations · PDF p. 43
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location B opened 5/9/2016 · PDF p. 43
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location C opened 12/13/2018 · PDF p. 43
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location E opened 2/11/2020 · PDF p. 43
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location F opened 3/31/2023 · PDF p. 43
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location A · PDF p. 43
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location B · PDF p. 43
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location D · PDF p. 43
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location F · PDF p. 43
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location E · PDF p. 43
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Location C · PDF p. 43
    16. [16]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 45

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

    Territory & operations

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

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025total current assets$47,812
    2025website, net$4,889
    2025total assets$52,701
    2025liabilities and members' equity$40
    2025due to related party$3,337
    2025short-term deferred franchise revenue$3,750
    2025total current liabilities$7,127
    2025long-term deferred franchise revenue$46,250
    2025total liabilities$53,377
    2025net loss-$97,865
    2025cash flows from operating activities net loss-$97,865
    2025accounts payable-$6,551

    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.

    Related research

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