Question 1

How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to Sedona Taphouse in cost?

Accepted Answer

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar requires a minimum investment of $1.8M compared to $1.7M for Sedona Taphouse. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's franchise fee is $35K while Sedona Taphouse's is $35K.

Question 2

Which franchise has more locations, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar or Sedona Taphouse?

Accepted Answer

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has 1,463 total units while Sedona Taphouse has 17 total units.

Question 3

What are the FranchiseLens scores for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Sedona Taphouse?

Accepted Answer

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has a FranchiseLens score of 65/100 and Sedona Taphouse scores 65/100. These scores reflect analysis of 100+ metrics from each franchise's FDD.

Investment Range	$1.8M – $5.8M	$1.7M – $2.5M
Franchise Fee	$35K	$35K
Royalty Rate	4.0%	4.5%
Total Locations	1,463	17
FranchiseLens Score	65/100	65/100
Litigation (3yr)	8 cases	0 cases
Territory Type	Exclusive	Exclusive
Growth Trend	-2.4% CAGR (3yr)	+2.0% CAGR (3yr)

Investment Range	$1.8M – $5.8M	$1.7M – $2.5M
Franchise Fee	$35K	$35K
Royalty Rate	4.0%	4.5%
Total Locations	1,463	17
FranchiseLens Score	65/100	65/100
Litigation (3yr)	8 cases	0 cases
Territory Type	Exclusive	Exclusive
Growth Trend	-2.4% CAGR (3yr)	+2.0% CAGR (3yr)

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar vs Sedona Taphouse

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar vs Sedona Taphouse