Vicious Biscuit charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2024 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 Vicious Biscuit franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $433/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Vicious Biscuit has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2024 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Vicious Biscuit franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2024 FDD).

Vicious Biscuit offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2024 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.

Vicious Biscuit currently operates 6 locations (2024 FDD) (0 franchised, 6 company-owned). The system grew by 50.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 44.2%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Vicious Biscuit is 0.0% (2024 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Vicious Biscuit FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2024 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $2.0M (average: $2.0M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Vicious Biscuit is 10 years (2024 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Vicious Biscuit's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 3 miles of the former location (2024 FDD).

No, Vicious Biscuit's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2024 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Vicious Biscuit provides 191 hours of initial training (2024 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, Vicious Biscuit provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2024 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.