Quick Verdict · who it fits
Magnolia Bakery International, LLC 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)
$696K - $1.2M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$39K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 3–4% ad
Item 19 median rev
$4.56M
System size (Item 20)
11
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
15+ yrs
Company-owned units
10
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
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 3–4% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$4,560,000
$100k$8.3M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (3–4%)
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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.
11
Total units open
0
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
0
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Magnolia Bakery International ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
79th pct · of 561 peers
Franchise fee
55th pct · of 561 peers
System size
33rd pct · of 561 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$594K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
346
Franchises analyzed
561
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Bakery International | Disclosed | $39K | $696K - $1.2M | 6% | 11 |
| Angry Crab ShackSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $422K - $1.2M | 5% | 19 |
| 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 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Magnolia Bakery International, LLC requires a $39,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $696,000–$1,198,270, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Magnolia Bakery International, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $4,555,650. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 3.0% to 4.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Magnolia Bakery International, LLC has 11 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Magnolia Bakery International, LLC 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, Magnolia Bakery International, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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