Milkshake Factory 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 Milkshake Factory franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $325/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Milkshake Factory has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

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

Milkshake Factory 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.

Milkshake Factory currently operates 14 locations (2025 FDD) (4 franchised, 10 company-owned). The system grew by 40.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 15.9%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Milkshake Factory is 0.0% (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 Milkshake Factory FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $655K (average: $675K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Milkshake Factory is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.

Milkshake Factory'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).

No, Milkshake Factory's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Milkshake Factory provides 101 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

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