Summary

General

Industry
A general sector of the franchise economy that helps characterize franchise concepts offering similar goods and/or services
Restaurants & Food
Category
A subset sector of industry characterizing franchise concepts offering similar goods and/or services
Fast Casual

Year of Founding

1990

Works with Franchise Brokers

Seeking Franchisees?

Remote Management?
Indicates if the business can be managed by a manager remotely

Fees & Financing

Royalty Fee
Ongoing fee paid by a franchisee to the franchisor as part of the franchise agreement
6%
Marketing/Brand Fee
Amount of gross revenues required by the franchisor for marketing purposes
2%

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Min. Cash Required

$377,500

Investment Range

$1.41M-$3.32M
SBA Loan Approved
Franchise has been approved for SBA loans based on SBA loan data

Location units

Total U.S. Locations

941

U.S. Franchised Units

796

U.S. Corporate Units

145

Headquarters (City, State)

Athens, GA

Square Footage

Retail Location?

Other

Item 19 - Franchise Financials

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Started Offering Franchises

1994

Issuance of FDD Data

2024-04-29

E-2 Visa Eligibility

Job Count ?

Key Financial Indicators

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Industry %
Percentage of franchises with figures less than the figure for this franchise
Franchise Payback Period
Calculated based on ramp-up time, average unit volume, and profitability
Loan Success Ratio
# of SBA loans paid in full to loans that were charged off
Loan Default Rate
# of SBA loans recognized as a loss divided by total loans
Sales-to-Investment Ratio
Indicator of general economics for a franchise
Resale Value
Based on the earnings and multiples for this industry
Resale Value-to-Investment
Higher ratio indicates higher potential for returns
Franchise Cost
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Franchise Disclosure Document Summary

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Reported and Estimated Franchise Gross Sales and Earnings

Find available key financial metrics below.

Year

Gross Sales
Reported or estimated gross sales, representing sales generated by a single franchise unit over a period of one year.

Amount for the period Y/Y % Change

Earnings (Owner Operator)
Average expected earnings, based on industry margins, for a single franchise unit where the owner is the primary operator.

Amount for the period Y/Y % Change

Earnings (Semi-Absentee)
Average expected earnings, based on industry margins, for a single franchise unit where the owner is not the primary operator.

Amount for the period Y/Y % Change

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Franchise Openings and Closures

Year Start of year Units opened Units closed Reacquired by franchisor Total end of year
2023 776 26 6 0 796
2022 765 17 5 1 776
2021 762 9 6 0 765
2020 756 10 4 0 762
2019 757 17 10 8 756
2018 736 27 6 0 757
2017 678 62 4 0 736
2016 597 84 2 1 678

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Key Metrics & Financials

Detailed Metrics

Detailed Franchise Metrics are metrics calculated and reviewed by Vetted Biz.

You can find the available metrics for Zaxby's below.

“N/A” or Not Applicable results mean that there is not enough data available to compute a precise rate or that the result is not mathematically computable.

When results are not mathematically computable, you should pay attention to the absolute values (#) instead of the percentage rate itself.

Franchise Health Metrics

Growth Rate
Measures the overall growth of units for the franchise divided by the total units during a given time period

1 year / 3 years

Failure Rate
Measures the overall number of units that failed divided by the total units for the franchise during a given time period

1 year / 3 years

Franchise for Sale Rate
Measures the number of units that were transferred or reacquired by the franchisor divided by the total units for the franchise during a given time period

1 year / 3 years

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Industry median

All franchises median

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Franchise Viability Benchmarking

Investment Midpoint

Franchise Fee Midpoint

Franchise Payback Period

Gross sales

Royalty Fee

Zaxby's

Industry median

All franchises median

$2,364,950

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Franchisor Financials

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Franchisor Royalty Fees

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Franchisor EBITDA

Amount for the period Y/Y % Change

Franchisor Net Income (Loss)

Amount for the period Y/Y % Change

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Item 19 – Financial Performance Representations

Historical financial performance representations

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Franchise Financials

Franchisor company financial information and financial performance representations, if disclosed by the franchisor.

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Litigation & Bankruptcies

Lawsuits and Litigation

Pending and concluded litigation

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Bankruptcies

Disclosed bankruptcy information

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Contacts & Social Media
Website
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Phone
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Corporate Email
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State
Georgia
City
Athens
Zip Code
30606
Mailing adress
1040 Founder’s Boulevard, Suite 100

What to know about Zaxby's franchise?

Since its inception in 1990 , Zaxby's franchise has stood as a cornerstone in the global Restaurants & Food. With a pioneering role in the franchise business, Zaxby's has consistently set the standard for excellence and innovation. It's worth noting that Zaxby's began offering franchises in 1994, marking a significant milestone in the company's history.

Additional Details

The cost of opening a Zaxby's franchise can vary depending on a number of factors. On average, you can expect to invest between $1.41M-$3.32M. This range includes expenses like the initial franchise fee, equipment, signage, seating, and other essential costs.

The profitability of a Zaxby's franchise can vary widely depending on factors such as location, operating costs, management efficiency, and local market conditions. If you are interested in knowing more about how profitable a Zaxby's franchise is and its average unit volume, make sure to click here and become a Vetted Member to unlock access.

Zaxby's operates a vast network of franchise locations, with a total of 941 in the United States alone. Out of these, 796 are franchised units, while 145 are corporate-owned. This extensive franchise presence showcases the brand's widespread reach and popularity in the U.S. market.

The franchise fee for Zaxby's typically ranges from 35000 to 35000. Additionally, franchisees are required to pay a royalty fee of 6% and a marketing fee of 2% of their monthly sales. These fees contribute to the ongoing support, marketing efforts, and brand development provided by Zaxby's to its franchise network.

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