Winzer Franchise Review 2025: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale retail concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$6K - $16K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$4K

Royalty (Item 6)

8–16%

System size (Item 20)

256 +16

Agreement term

5 yrs

Years in business

14+ yrs

Training (Item 11)

9 days

Company-owned units

7

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

Buyer qualifications

✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation

Data extracted from the 2025 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 8–16% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (8–16%)

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

263

Total units open

16

Units opened last year

27

Units closed last year

-11

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Winzer ranks against 114 Retail peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

0th pct · of 114 peers

Franchise fee

2nd pct · of 114 peers

System size

80th pct · of 114 peers

Retail industry averages

Avg investment

$255K - $735K

Avg franchise fee

$37K

Avg system size

242

Franchises analyzed

114

How Winzer stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Winzer Disclosed $4K $6K - $16K 8–16% 256
WinzerSimilar price None $4K $6K - $16K 8–16% 256
7-ElevenBiggest system Disclosed $163K - $1.7M 45–56% 7,229
Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category Disclosed $60K $947K - $1.6M 1–2.5% 81

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC franchise cost?

WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC requires a $3,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $5,950–$16,153, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 8.0% to 16.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC has 256 total locations, with 16 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC offer franchisee training and support?

Yes. WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC's most recent FDD documents approximately 9 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.

Does WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC grant exclusive territory?

Yes. WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC 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.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, WINZER FRANCHISE CO INC discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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