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    The Melting Pot

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    1984
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Tampa, FL United States
    Source: franchise.org

    The Melting Pot franchise specializes in interactive fondue dining experiences, combining premium ingredients with a unique social dining atmosphere that encour

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    The Melting Pot quick facts

    Is The Melting Pot a franchise?
    Yes. The Melting Pot offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2026, it reported 88 franchised and 5 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57).
    How much does it cost to open a The Melting Pot franchise?
    The The Melting Pot Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $1,617,128–$2,740,600 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the The Melting Pot initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $20 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does The Melting Pot charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% · “BDF”). 2 Up to — 3% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does The Melting Pot disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The The Melting Pot FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 50). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many The Melting Pot locations are there?
    The FDD reports 93 outlets at the end of 2026 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is The Melting Pot 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 $1,617,128 – $2,740,600 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 18 separate groups: other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 29 Franchised locations; other measures for 4 Company-owned locations; other measures for 2 Company-owned locations; other measures for 2 Company-owned locations; other measures for 4 Company/affiliate locations; other measures for 85 Franchised locations; costs for 4 locations; costs for 4 locations; other measures for 2 locations; other measures for 28 locations; other measures for 4 locations; other measures for 2 locations; other measures for 28 locations; other measures for 28 locations; other measures for 29 locations; other measures for 85 locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 4 in 2026, to 93 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

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

    Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    The Melting Pot 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. 23

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
    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.

    Royalty and Service Fee: 5% of Gross RevenuesMain ongoing fee

    81 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?

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

    28 locations

    Other measures · 28 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchised Top Third
    Period
    aboveaverage count
    Excluded
    3franchisenew/1companynewexcluded; nofranchisefoodcostsubstantiation; notnetprofit
    Method
    GrossRevenueasItem6; sourcecompanytableheader saysfranchisedbutSectionIIcompany; groupsseparate

    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 March31,2026 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 52

    Net +0 outlets, 2023–2026

    093202318420241782025932026+91−6−85

    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 2026 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 ($1,617,128 – $2,740,600) 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 89 to 93 in 2026. 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. 23
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Top Third · PDF p. 50
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Middle Third · PDF p. 50
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Bottom Third · PDF p. 50
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-owned Total Restaurants · PDF p. 50
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-owned Top Half · PDF p. 50
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-owned Bottom Half · PDF p. 50
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-owned · PDF p. 51
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Total Restaurants · PDF p. 50
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-Owned Restaurants; food and beverage costs as a percentage of yearly gr… · PDF p. 56
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-owned restaurants; fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. · PDF p. 56
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-Owned Restaurants, Top Half, full 12-month fiscal year ended March 31,… · PDF p. 56
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Restaurants, Top Third, full 12-month fiscal year ended March 31, 20… · PDF p. 55
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-Owned Restaurants, Total Restaurants, open a full 12 months through fis… · PDF p. 56
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-Owned Restaurants, Bottom Half, full 12-month fiscal year ended March 3… · PDF p. 56
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Restaurants Top Third, restaurants open a full 12 months through fis… · PDF p. 55
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Restaurants Middle Third, restaurants open a full 12 months through… · PDF p. 55
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Restaurants Bottom Third, restaurants open a full 12 months through… · PDF p. 55
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Restaurants, Total Restaurants, open a full 12 months through fiscal… · PDF p. 55
    21. [21]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 52

    "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

    No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.

    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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    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 12 · PDF p. 44 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Territory definition: circle radius is 8 miles below 1.75 million population; 5 miles at or above 1.75 million and below 2.75 million; for 2.75 million or more, no greater than less than five miles, potentially irregularly shaped.

      “The Territory will be defined based upon the total population, as determined by our then current third-party vendor demographics software, within the entire geographical area within a circle with a radius of 10 miles (diameter of 20 miles) and its center located at the designated location (the “Circle”) as follows: (a) if the population within the Circle is less than 1.75 million people then the Territory will be the entire geographical area within a circle with a radius of 8 miles and its center located at the designated location; (b) if the population within the Circle is equal to or greater than 1.75 million people and less than 2.75 million people then the Territory will be the entire geographical area within a circle with a radius of 5 miles and its center located at the designated location; and (c) if the population within the Circle is equal to or greater than 2.75 million people then the Territory will be (i) no greater than the geographical area within a circle with a radius of less than five miles and its center located at the designated location, and (ii) it may be an irregularly shaped area defined by political subdivisions, bodies of water, streets and highways or distances.”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company 2025 — Start

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company 2026 — Net

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchise 2024 — End

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised subrow; the requested Item 20 check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company 2026 — End

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchise 2025 — Net

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company 2024 — End

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company 2025 — End

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company 2024 — Net

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchise 2025 — End

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchise 2024 — Net

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised subrow; the requested Item 20 check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchise 2024 — Start

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised subrow; the requested Item 20 check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchise 2025 — Start

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised subrow; the requested Item 20 check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchise 2026 — Start

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company 2024 — Start

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchise 2026 — Net

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchise 2026 — End

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company 2026 — Start

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company 2025 — Net

      “Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years Ending March 31, 2024 (“2024”), March 31, 2025 (“2025”) and March 31, 2026 (“2026”) Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2024 89 87 - 2 2025 87 85 - 2 2026 85 88 +3 Company - Owned (1) 2024 4 5 +1 2025 5 4 - 1 2026 4 5 +1 Total Outlets (2) 2024 93 92 - 1 2025 92 89 - 3 2026 89 93 +4 (1) All “company-owned” outlets are owned by some or all of our shareholders, officers and affiliates. We do not directly own any of the Restaurants. (2) Domestic/U.S. locations only. ”

      Note: This is a Franchised or Company-Owned subrow; Item 20 checking is limited to the national/systemwide Total rows.

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