Quick Verdict · who it fits
Green Mill Restaurants fits first-time franchise buyers with $50,000+ liquid looking for an emerging food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$1.7M - $2.5M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$55K
System size (Item 20)
12 +1
Liquid capital
$50K
Agreement term
20 yrs
Years in business
16+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 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.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
14
Total units open
0
Units opened last year
1
Units closed last year
-1
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Green Mill Restaurants ranks against 811 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
96th pct · of 811 peers
Franchise fee
94th pct · of 811 peers
System size
40th pct · of 811 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$528K - $1.3M
Avg franchise fee
$38K
Avg system size
235
Franchises analyzed
811
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mill Restaurants | None | $55K | $1.7M - $2.5M | — | 12 |
| TapvilleSimilar price | Disclosed | $20K | $761K - $2.5M | 6% | 40 |
| 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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Green Mill Restaurants requires a $55,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,681,800–$2,503,100, per the most recent FDD on file.
Green Mill Restaurants franchises are sold by GREEN MILL RESTAURANTS, 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.
No. Green Mill Restaurants 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.
Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of 0.5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, Green Mill Restaurants typically expects $50,000 in liquid capital. Actual approval thresholds may vary by territory and program.
As of their 2026 FDD, Green Mill Restaurants has 12 total locations, with 1 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Green Mill Restaurants grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Green Mill Restaurants discloses an initial agreement term of 20 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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