Wild Bill's Franchise

Franchised by Wild Bill's Soda Franchising, LLC · FDD 2026

Food & Beverage FDD 2026 Founded 2014 · 12+ yrs Item 19 disclosed

Data extracted from Wild Bill's Soda Franchising, LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →

Initial investment
$110K - $337K
Franchise fee
$50K
System size
20 (+6)
Royalty
3–15%

The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Wild Bill's fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging food & beverage concept.

✓ Strengths

  • Discloses Item 19 financial performance

⚠ Risks to review

  • High royalty: 9.0% vs industry 5.0%

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)
$110K - $337K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
3–15%
System size (Item 20)
20 +6
Years in business
12+ yrs

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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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 3–15% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (3–15%)
Total / year
▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

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Executive Summary

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Key Numbers

24

Total units open

6 franchised units, 0 company-owned units

Units opened last year

1 franchised unit

Units closed last year

net reduction of 3 company-owned units through reacquisition and closure

+3 units overall in 2025

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Wild Bill's ranks against 749 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment
9th pct · of 749 peers
Franchise fee
81st pct · of 749 peers
System size
44th pct · of 749 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$589K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
261
Franchises analyzed
749

How Wild Bill's stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

BrandItem 19FeeInvestmentRoyaltyUnits
Wild Bill's Disclosed $50K $110K - $337K 3–15% 20
Eiffel Waffle Enterprise
Similar price
None $40K $209K - $338K 6% 0
Doctor's Associates
Biggest system
None $15K $227K - $630K 8% 18,773
Vintage Hospitality Group
Top-rated in category
Disclosed $50K $3.5M - $6.4M 5.5% 33

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Wild Bill's franchise cost?

Wild Bill's requires a $49,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $109,900–$337,250, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Wild Bill's?

Wild Bill's is franchised by Wild Bill's Soda 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.

Does Wild Bill's disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Wild Bill's discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does Wild Bill's charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 3% to 15% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Wild Bill's locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Wild Bill's has 20 total locations, with 6 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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