Crumbl Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Crumbl Franchising, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature food & beverage concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$849K - $1.5M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

8% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$1.09M

System size (Item 20)

1,101 +54

Years in business

8+ yrs

Item 3 litigation

1 suit

Buyer qualifications

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 8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,090,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (8%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ 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

1,101

Total units open

54

Units opened last year

10

Units closed last year

43

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 Crumbl ranks against 550 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

84th pct · of 550 peers

Franchise fee

81st pct · of 550 peers

System size

92nd pct · of 550 peers

Food & Beverage industry averages

Avg investment

$602K - $1.4M

Avg franchise fee

$44K

Avg system size

349

Franchises analyzed

550

How Crumbl stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Crumbl Disclosed $50K $849K - $1.5M 8% 1,101
Super Magnificent Coffee Company Ireland LimitedSimilar price Disclosed $25K $539K - $1.5M 5.5% 22
Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system Disclosed $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 Crumbl Franchising, LLC franchise cost?

Crumbl Franchising, LLC requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $848,566–$1,472,533, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Crumbl Franchising, LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Crumbl Franchising, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,093,071. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Crumbl Franchising, LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Crumbl Franchising, LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Crumbl Franchising, LLC has 1,101 total locations, with 54 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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