Baya Bar Franchise Review 2023: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Baya Bar fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging food & beverage concept.

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$161K - $340K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$35K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 1% ad

System size (Item 20)

23 +6

Agreement term

10 yrs

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Data extracted from the 2023 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

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Ad fund (1%)

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Total / year

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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

26

Total units open

6

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

6

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2023 filing.

4

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Baya Bar ranks against 811 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

14th pct · of 811 peers

Franchise fee

35th pct · of 811 peers

System size

51st pct · of 811 peers

Food & Beverage industry averages

Avg investment

$528K - $1.3M

Avg franchise fee

$38K

Avg system size

235

Franchises analyzed

811

How Baya Bar stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Baya Bar None $35K $161K - $340K 6% 23
Eiffel Waffle EnterpriseSimilar price None $40K $209K - $338K 6% 0
Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system None $15K $227K - $630K 8% 18,773
Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category Disclosed $50K $3.5M - $6.4M 5.5% 33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Baya Bar franchise cost?

Baya Bar requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $160,990–$340,476, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Baya Bar?

Baya Bar franchises are sold by Baya Bar Franchise Systems, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.

Does Baya Bar disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Baya Bar does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does Baya Bar charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Baya Bar locations are there?

As of their 2023 FDD, Baya Bar has 23 total locations, with 6 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Baya Bar discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $3,500, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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