15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Little Diggers franchise ranges from $217K to $482K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Little Diggers is $50K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Little Diggers 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Little Diggers does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisLittle Diggers charges a royalty fee of 8.0% 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.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Little Diggers franchise is approximately 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $50/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisLittle Diggers has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Little Diggers franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisLittle Diggers offers exclusive 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.
View full territory analysisLittle Diggers currently operates 2 locations (2025 FDD) (0 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system grew by 100.0% over the past year.
View full growth analysisAccording to the Little Diggers FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the average gross sales per unit is $435K.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Little Diggers is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisLittle Diggers's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 3 years within 30 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisNo, Little Diggers's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.
View full legal analysisLittle Diggers provides 53 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.
View full support analysisYes, Little Diggers provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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