Investment & earnings
What it Costs. What it Earns.
What it takes to open a Clean Eatz, and what our cafés actually did last year. Both sets of numbers, one page.
Are you qualified?
What we look for financially
Single location: a minimum $1,000,000 net worth with at least $250,000 in liquid assets. In markets committed to a three-unit development, that becomes $2,250,000 net worth and $600,000 liquid.
$1M / $250K
Net worth / liquid — single unit
Item 7
Estimated initial investment
| Type of expenditure | Low | High | When due | Paid to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $49,500 | $49,500 | At signing | Clean Eatz |
| Travel & living expenses | $500 | $2,000 | During training | Airlines, hotels |
| Rent or real estate | $2,500 | $18,000 | Prior to opening | Lessor |
| Café construction | $100,000 | $343,000 | Prior to opening | Contractors |
| Furniture | $4,000 | $5,000 | Prior to opening | Vendors |
| Signage | $3,000 | $11,000 | Prior to opening | Vendors |
| Miscellaneous opening costs | $1,000 | $2,500 | Prior to opening | Suppliers, utilities |
| Initial inventory | $10,000 | $18,000 | Prior to opening | Approved suppliers |
| Equipment | $60,200 | $156,500 | Prior to opening | Equipment vendor |
| Advertising / marketing (3 months) | $2,000 | $7,000 | Pre-open + first 3 months | Distribution Service & Media |
| Insurance (yearly) | $2,500 | $10,000 | Prior to opening | Insurance agent |
| Technology package | $8,700 | $12,000 | Prior to opening | Vendors |
| Additional funds — first 3 months | $20,000 | $40,000 | As incurred | Suppliers, advisors |
| Initial Marketing Funds | $5,000 | $5,000 | Pre-open + first 2 months | Clean Eatz |
| Opening Food Order | $20,100 | $28,500 | Prior to opening | Vendors |
| Architect Fee | $15,000 | $22,000 | Prior to opening | Architect, General Contractor |
| Footprint Design Fee | $3,500 | $3,500 | Prior to opening | Architect, General Contractor |
| Totals | $307,500 | $733,500 |
Estimated Initial Investment. Figures taken from Item 7 of the Clean Eatz Franchise Disclosure Document dated April 30, 2026. These are estimates only. Actual costs vary by market, site, construction and lease terms, and do not include real estate purchase or ongoing fees. See Item 7 of the FDD for complete information.
Item 19 — financial performance representations
Is it profitable to operate a Clean Eatz?
2025 averages across reporting cafés — gross sales, cost of goods, labor, occupancy, other operating costs and EBITDA less owner/manager salary.
| Category | Average |
|---|---|
| Gross sales | $1,030,285 |
| Cost of goods sold | $394,297 |
| Labor | $164,282 |
| Occupancy cost | $77,127 |
| Other operating costs | $266,267 |
| EBITDA (less owner/manager salary) | $128,312 |
Gross revenues by quartile
| Gross revenues | 1st quartile | 2nd quartile | 3rd quartile | 4th quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $1,519,084 | $1,119,610 | $883,112 | $672,572 |
| Highest reported | $2,053,793 | — | — | $795,090 |
| Lowest reported | $1,289,859 | — | — | $389,339 |
| Median | $1,455,470 | — | — | $685,136 |
*Financial Performance Representation. The figures shown are taken from Item 19 of the Clean Eatz Franchise Disclosure Document dated April 30, 2026, and reflect the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. They represent 92 franchised restaurants that were open at least eighteen months as of December 31, 2025 and were operated by the same franchisee throughout the period; restaurants sold or transferred during the period are excluded. During fiscal year 2025 there were 116 total open outlets, including 2 company-owned or affiliated outlets and 114 franchised outlets. Quartile averages each reflect 23 restaurants, ranked by Gross Revenues. Of the outlets included, 40 franchised locations attained or surpassed the average Gross Revenues, representing 43% of the represented franchises. EBITDA is stated before owner and manager salary; owner and manager compensation varies widely by market and operator preference, and you should investigate those costs for your own market. These are historical results for existing locations. They are not a projection or guarantee of what you may earn. Your results may differ, and there is no assurance you will do as well. Written substantiation is available upon request. See Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document for complete information.
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How much does a Clean Eatz franchise cost?
The total estimated initial investment ranges from $307,500 to $733,500, which includes the $49,500 initial franchise fee. The range reflects differences in café construction, equipment, signage, and real estate across markets. A full line-by-line breakdown appears in Item 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
What are the ongoing fees?
Three fees are calculated on gross sales: a 6% royalty, a 2% brand fund contribution, and a minimum 1% local marketing requirement. Royalty is processed weekly by automatic ACH. There is also a flat technology fee of $638 per month, processed by automatic ACH on the first day of each month. Full detail on all ongoing fees is in Item 6 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.
What financial requirements do I need to qualify?
For a single unit, Clean Eatz looks for a minimum net worth of $1,000,000 and minimum liquid capital of $250,000. Multi-unit development carries higher thresholds. These are evaluated alongside your background and proposed development plan.
Is a Clean Eatz franchise profitable?
Clean Eatz does not guarantee any level of financial performance, and results vary by location, market, and operator. What we can share is historical data from Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document. In 2025, the 92 franchised Clean Eatz restaurants that had been open at least eighteen months reported average gross revenues of $1,030,285 and average EBITDA of $128,312 before owner and manager salary.* Because owner and manager compensation varies widely by market and by how each owner chooses to run their café, you should factor those costs in for your own situation.
How much do Clean Eatz franchisees make?
In 2025, across 92 qualifying franchised restaurants, average gross revenues were $1,030,285 and median gross revenues were $962,325. The highest-performing café reported $2,053,793 and the lowest reported $389,339. Forty locations, or 43% of those represented, met or exceeded the average.*
These are gross revenues, not owner income. See the quartile table below and Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document for complete detail.
What is the average unit volume (AUV) of a Clean Eatz?
Average gross revenues across the 92 franchised restaurants represented in our most recent Item 19 were $1,030,285 for the twelve months ending December 31, 2025. Median gross revenues were $962,325.*
What do top-performing Clean Eatz locations earn?
The top quartile, meaning the 23 restaurants ranked highest by gross revenues, averaged $1,519,084 in 2025. Within that group, the lowest reported $1,289,859, the highest reported $2,053,793, and the median was $1,455,470.*
The bottom quartile averaged $672,572, with a low of $389,339 and a high of $795,090. Publishing both ends is deliberate: the spread between locations is real, and it reflects market, site quality, and operator engagement.
Does Clean Eatz offer financing?
Clean Eatz does not lend directly. The brand is SBA-friendly, and many franchisees fund their café through a combination of liquid capital and an SBA-backed loan. We can point you toward lenders and financing partners experienced with franchise loans, though loan terms and approval are determined solely by the lender.
What is an Item 19 and why does it matter?
Item 19 is the section of the Franchise Disclosure Document where a franchisor may disclose actual financial performance. Providing one is optional, and many brands don’t. Clean Eatz discloses gross.
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