16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a We Sell Restaurants franchise ranges from $106K to $150K (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 We Sell Restaurants 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 We Sell Restaurants 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, We Sell Restaurants does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisWe Sell Restaurants charges a royalty fee of 15.0% 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 We Sell Restaurants franchise is approximately 17.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $750/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisWe Sell Restaurants 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 We Sell Restaurants franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisWe Sell Restaurants offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisWe Sell Restaurants currently operates 57 locations (2025 FDD) (54 franchised, 3 company-owned). The system grew by 21.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 17.6%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for We Sell Restaurants is 2.1% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisAccording to the We Sell Restaurants FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $108K (average: $176K).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for We Sell Restaurants is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisWe Sell Restaurants's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 100 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, We Sell Restaurants's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisWe Sell Restaurants provides 82 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 analysisWe Sell Restaurants does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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