Quick Verdict · who it fits
Spitz fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$594K - $1.2M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$1.58M franchised units open for full calendar year
System size (Item 20)
28 +8
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
13+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
98 days
Company-owned units
5
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No 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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,580,000
$100k$2.9M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
32
Total units open
8 franchised units
Units opened last year
1 company-owned unit sold to franchisee
Units closed last year
7 units
Net unit growth
from 25 to 32
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Spitz ranks against 749 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
74th pct · of 749 peers
Franchise fee
36th pct · of 749 peers
System size
50th pct · of 749 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$589K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
261
Franchises analyzed
749
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spitz | Disclosed | $35K | $594K - $1.2M | 6% | 28 |
| Holiday Park Partners, Llc (famous Toastery)Similar price | Disclosed | $50K | $688K - $1.2M | 5% | 16 |
| 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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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company franchises the ice cream shops on a $30,000 fee and a 4% royalty, with a 2026 Item 7 range of $213,329 to $591,579. The trademark belongs to a different company, and the ice cream you are required to buy comes from a third.
Spitz requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $594,250–$1,210,050, per the most recent FDD on file.
Spitz is franchised by Radwick Franchising, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Spitz discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,579,574. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of Up to 2% of Gross Revenue on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Spitz has 28 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Spitz's most recent FDD documents approximately 98 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. Spitz does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Spitz discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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