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    Savvy Sliders

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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

    Reviewed sources

    Savvy Sliders franchise specializes in gourmet slider burgers and comfort food, offering a fast-casual dining experience with premium ingredients and creative f

    Headline figures

    Savvy Sliders quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Savvy Sliders franchise?
    The Savvy Sliders Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $587,833–$1,071,500 for standard restaurant — total estimated initial investment — low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $1,071,500 for standard restaurant — total estimated initial investment — high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $352,250–$904,000 for express restaurant — total estimated initial investment — low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $904,000 for express restaurant — total estimated initial investment — high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Savvy Sliders charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Savvy Sliders disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Savvy Sliders FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    Is Savvy Sliders a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; 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. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $587,833 – $1,071,500 (Standard Restaurant — Total estimated initial investment — low); $1,071,500 (Standard Restaurant — Total estimated initial investment — high); $352,250 – $904,000 (Express Restaurant — Total estimated initial investment — low); $904,000 (Express Restaurant — Total estimated initial investment — high); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.

    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 4 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.

    • Express Restaurant — Total estimated initial investment — lowPDF p. 24$352,250 – $904,000
    • Standard Restaurant — Total estimated initial investment — lowPDF p. 20$587,833 – $1,071,500
    • Express Restaurant — Total estimated initial investment — highPDF p. 24$904,000
    • Standard Restaurant — Total estimated initial investment — highPDF p. 20$1,071,500

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

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

    Royalty rate — Michigan restaurantsMain ongoing fee

    34 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?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Savvy Sliders has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 ·

    Questions to investigate

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    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($352,250 – $1,071,500) vary most by market, and why?

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

    • Savvy Sliders reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • 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?

    • 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.

    Territory & operations

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

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025total current liabilities$728,857
    2025member's equity$7,956
    2025net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$885,940
    2025total assets$1,668,384
    2025cash$37,389
    2025net income$560,847
    2025total current assets$48,622
    2025total revenues$3,062,920
    2025total expenses$2,502,073
    2025net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$913,097
    2025ending cash$37,389
    2024cash$64,546
    2024total revenues$2,692,783
    2024net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$702,576
    2024ending cash$64,546
    2024total current assets$113,764
    2024total assets$962,803
    2024total current liabilities$556,749
    2024member's equity-$644,402
    2024total expenses$3,658,345
    2024net income-$965,562
    2024net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$711,980

    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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    At a glance

    Business history

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    Territory language

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    Agreement term

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