Baja Fresh charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Baja Fresh franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $75/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Baja Fresh has been involved in 6 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Baja Fresh franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Baja Fresh offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Franchisees retain online sales rights for their territory.

Baja Fresh currently operates 73 locations (2025 FDD) (67 franchised, 6 company-owned). The system contracted by 6.4% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -4.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Baja Fresh is 6.4% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Baja Fresh FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $873K (average: $869K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Baja Fresh is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 15 years.

Baja Fresh's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Baja Fresh's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Baja Fresh provides 280 hours of initial training over approximately 7 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Baja Fresh provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.