FDD Analysis 2025 FDD

Uptown Cheapskate Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): Key Facts & Financials

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legal document that franchisors must provide to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before any agreement is signed or money changes hands.

This page summarizes the key facts and financials from Uptown Cheapskate's FDD, including franchise costs (Item 7), ongoing fees (Item 6), financial performance data (Item 19), and unit growth trends (Item 20).

What the Uptown Cheapskate FDD Covers

Required disclosure items from the franchisor

Franchisor Background

Items 1-4: Company history, litigation, bankruptcy

Fees & Costs

Items 5-7: Initial fees, ongoing fees, total investment

Obligations & Restrictions

Items 8-16: Purchasing, territory, trademarks

Financial Performance

Item 19: Revenue data provided

Franchise Costs (Item 7 Summary)

Initial investment required to open a franchise

Total Initial Investment$328,002 - $596,502
Franchise Fee$25,000

Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000 - $25,000
Travel and Lodging Expenses while Training$1,500 - $5,500
Real Estate Deposit$4,500 - $22,500
Real Estate Improvements$35,000 - $150,000
Exterior Signs and Graphics$13,500 - $18,500

+ 5 more categories

Ongoing Fees (Item 6 Summary)

Recurring fees paid to the franchisor

Royalty Fee5% of gross sales
Marketing/Advertising Fee13% of gross sales

Other Ongoing Fees

New Store Service (“NSS”)Varies
Late Fees—Failure to RespondVaries
Late Fees—Failure to Pay on TimeVaries
Interest on Unpaid Royalty and Other FeesVaries
Renewal FeeVaries

Item 19 Financial Performance

Revenue and financial data (if disclosed)

Median Revenue$1,251,476/year
Disclosure Year2025
Reporting Units—
Revenue VarianceHigh variance (wide performance range)

Unit Growth & Franchisee Behavior (Item 20)

Franchise system size and trends

143

Total Units

+14

Net Growth (YoY)

+10.9%

Growth Rate

Franchised Units129
Company-Owned Units14

What the FDD Doesn't Make Obvious

Key considerations beyond the disclosure

Legal History

This FDD discloses litigation history. Review Item 3 carefully to understand the nature and outcome of any legal proceedings.

Real Estate & Location

FDDs often understate the challenge of finding suitable real estate. Site selection, lease negotiation, and buildout timelines can significantly impact your total investment and time to open.

Working Capital Needs

Initial investment ranges often assume a best-case scenario. Many franchisees need additional working capital during the ramp-up period, especially in the first 6-12 months of operation.

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