Side-by-side franchise comparison based on FDD data (2025, 2026 FDDs)
Famous Dave's
Score: 69/100
Mellow Mushroom
Score: 69/100
Investment Range | $69K – $4.5M | $1.3M – $4.8M |
Franchise Fee | $35K | $50K |
Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Total Locations | 109 | 161 |
FranchiseLens Score | 69/100 | 69/100 |
Litigation (3yr) | 8 cases | 0 cases |
Territory Type | Exclusive | Exclusive |
Growth Trend | -4.2% CAGR (3yr) | -1.4% CAGR (3yr) |