About Crush Yard Franchise
Crush Yard is an entertainment and dining franchise under parent company Crushyard, Inc., offering opportunities since 2023.
Each location combines a lively outdoor beer garden atmosphere with yard games, live music or DJs, and a curated food and beverage menu.
The concept creates a social destination where guests can enjoy drinks, play games, and gather with friends in a relaxed, open air setting.
Crush Yard Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$6.5M
Average Investment
$8.2M
Maximum Investment
$10.0M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $95,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 0.5% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $6,518,580 – $9,965,715 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $6.5M–$10.0M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 0.5% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements (Note 2) | $3,467,680 | $5,110,800 |
| Lease Deposits – Three Months (Note 3) | $160,000 | $375,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures (Note 4) | $630,000 | $980,000 |
| Equipment (Note 5) | $1,350,000 | $2,100,000 |
| Signage (Note 6) | $25,000 | $28,750 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System (Note 7) | $17,400 | $19,140 |
| Grand Opening Marketing (Note 8) | $55,000 | $145,000 |
| Initial Inventory (Note 9) | $200,000 | $250,000 |
| Utility Deposits (Note 10) | $20,000 | $26,000 |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months (Note 11) | $20,000 | $66,000 |
| Travel for Initial Training (Note 12) | $3,000 | $7,300 |
| Professional Fees (Note 13) | $207,500 | $228,250 |
| General Licenses and Permits (Note 14) | $10,000 | $12,000 |
| Liquor License (Note 15) | $1,500 | $15,000 |
| Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies (Note 16) | $6,500 | $7,475 |
| Additional Funds – Three Months (Note 17) | $250,000 | $500,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then current initial franchise fee payable by a franchisee who is new to the Crush Yard system |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of the then current initial franchise fee payable by a franchisee who is new to the Crush Yard system |
| Technology Fee | Up to 1% of Gross Sales (plus $125 per month for software fees) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (if underreporting of 2% or greater) |
| Local Marketing | $10,000 per month |
| Software Fees | $125 per month |
| Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives | As established by cooperative members, but not exceeding local marketing requirements |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | Not greater than $1,500 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | $500 per person per day |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | $500 per day plus expenses |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us |
| Liquidated Damages | Varies under the circumstances |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | $50 or maximum fee allowed by law |
| Non-Compliance | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Supplier Review | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Management Service | As invoiced |
| Operations Manual Replacement Fee | $500 |
| Relocation Fee | Costs and expenses |
| Indemnification | The amount of any claim, liability or loss we incur from your Franchised Business |
| Post-Termination or Post-Expiration Expenses | Costs and expenses incurred as a result of the termination or expiration of your Franchise Agreement |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 4 weeks (160 hours) |
| Classroom Training | 48 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 112 hours |
| Training Location | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require franchisees and/or Operating Managers to participate in supplemental on-site training, for which a fee of $500 per trainer per day plus expenses is charged. Replacement Operating Managers must also complete initial training at the same fee. Franchisees are responsible for all travel and lodging expenses for training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Smaller of 5 miles from Facility Location or a territory encompassing 150,000 people |
| Description | Once a site is approved, the franchisor designates a territory around it, typically the smaller of a 5-mile radius from the facility or an area with 150,000 people. For facilities in shopping malls or similar captive markets, the territory may be limited to the physical boundaries of the mall/facility. The franchisor identifies territories by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, or other demarcations. While the franchisee receives a protected territory where the franchisor will not establish or grant another Crush Yard facility, the franchisor retains 'Reserved Rights' to operate or franchise outside the territory, acquire or merge with competing businesses (not using Licensed Marks) within the territory, use alternative distribution channels (e.g., internet sales) within the territory, and operate facilities in 'captive market' locations like airports or resorts, even within the franchisee's designated area. There are no restrictions on the franchisor soliciting or accepting orders from customers inside the franchisee's territory through other channels. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | One additional 10-year term |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of the then current initial franchise fee payable by a franchisee who is new to the Crush Yard system |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must be in compliance with the agreement, provide 180 days' prior written notice, sign the then-current franchise agreement and related agreements, sign a general release, remodel/upgrade the facility to current standards, secure legal right to occupy the premises, and meet all other renewal requirements. Owners and their spouses must also comply with their agreements and personally guarantee the new terms. |
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then current initial franchise fee payable by a franchisee who is new to the Crush Yard system |
| Transfer Conditions | Transfers require prior written consent, which may be withheld. Conditions include 30 days' written notice, all monetary and other obligations satisfied, no defaults, transferee bound by agreement terms, transferee owners/spouses personally guarantee obligations, franchisee/owners/spouses sign a general release, transfer includes approved location and assets, transferee/owners/managers complete training, franchisor waives right of first refusal, franchisor approves transfer/transferee, payment of transfer fee, compliance with all laws. Transferee may be required to sign the then-current standard franchise agreement. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various defaults, some with no cure period (e.g., insolvency, abandonment, intentional misrepresentation, unauthorized transfer, felony conviction), some with a 10-day cure period (e.g., failure to pay fees, failure to pay suppliers without legal justification), and some with a 30-day cure period (e.g., failure to secure approved location, failure to open on time, non-compliance with operational standards, failure to maintain insurance, underreporting Gross Sales by 5% or more). |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee, owners, and spouses cannot have any interest in or work for a competitive business. After termination or expiration, for 24 months, they cannot engage in any prohibited activities within the Designated Territory, a 25-mile radius around it, or a 10-mile radius of any other Crush Yard facility or its designated territory. This period is tolled during non-compliance. Managers and employees with access to confidential information must sign confidentiality agreements. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisee or, if a Corporate Entity, its designated Managing Owner, must be personally responsible for the management and overall supervision of the facility. While the Managing Owner is recommended to participate day-to-day, an Operating Manager can be hired to supervise on-site operations, provided they meet franchisor standards, complete initial training, and sign a confidentiality agreement. Each facility in a multi-unit agreement must have an Operating Manager. All owners and their spouses must personally guarantee all obligations and agree to non-compete covenants. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase or lease certain source restricted goods and services, including System Supplies, branded furniture and fixtures, signage, point of sale and computer systems (Toast and ReX), credit card processing, online ordering/customer rewards/gift card systems, and branded marketing materials, from franchisor, its affiliates, or designated/approved suppliers. Unbranded furniture and fixtures can be purchased from any supplier meeting specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor may designate itself or affiliates as exclusive suppliers. Franchisee must obtain written approval for non-designated suppliers, which may involve fees for review and testing. Franchisor does not make supplier approval criteria public to franchisees. Purchases from designated suppliers are estimated to be 95% of initial purchases and 90% of ongoing operating expenses. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, neither the franchisor nor its affiliates earned any revenue from franchisee purchases from approved suppliers. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing, nor does it guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations of the franchisee. |
Crush Yard Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Crush Yard does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Crush Yard does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Crush Yard Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordCrush Yard has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Crush Yard System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Crush Yard currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 23 states: CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, NC, ND, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Crush Yard Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Crush Yard franchise ranges from $6,518,580 to $9,965,715, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $95,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Crush Yard charges a royalty fee of 7% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 0.5% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Crush Yard Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Crush Yard to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Crush Yard does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Crush Yard has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $6,518,580-$9,965,715, a 7% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $95,000 and the total investment ranges from $6,518,580 to $9,965,715 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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