Gordo's Bubble Waffles charges a royalty fee of 6.0% 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 Gordo's Bubble Waffles franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $240/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Gordo's Bubble Waffles has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Gordo's Bubble Waffles franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Gordo's Bubble Waffles offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Gordo's Bubble Waffles currently operates 2 locations (2025 FDD) (0 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system grew by 100.0% over the past year.

According to the Gordo's Bubble Waffles FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the average gross sales per unit is $501K.

The initial franchise agreement term for Gordo's Bubble Waffles is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 3 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Gordo's Bubble Waffles's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 50 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

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

Gordo's Bubble Waffles provides 40 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Gordo's Bubble Waffles provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.