About Friend of a Farmer Franchise
Friend of a Farmer is a full service restaurant franchise with over 30 years of success, specializing in farm fresh American cuisine for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Franchising since 2020, the brand brings a locally sourced, seasonal dining experience to guests in an upscale casual setting that celebrates the connection between farm and table.
The initial franchise fee is $37,500.
Friend of a Farmer Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$260K
Average Investment
$436K
Maximum Investment
$612K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $37,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1.5% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $260,330 – $612,200 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $260K–$612K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1.5% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $37,500 |
| Rent – 3 Months | $15,000 | $75,000 |
| Lease & Utility Security Deposit | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Design & Architect Fees | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $75,000 | $200,000 |
| Signage | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures | $75,000 | $125,000 |
| Point-of-Sale & Computer Equipment | $3,500 | $8,500 |
| Business Licenses & Permits (Not Including Liquor License) | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance – 3 Months | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Initial Inventory (excluding alcohol) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Training Expenses | $500 | $5,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $20,480 | $75,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 (Franchise Agreement); $10,000 (Multi-Unit Development Agreement) |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 (Successor Agreement Fee) |
| Technology Fee | $100 |
| Audit Fee | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Local Marketing | 1% of Gross Sales |
| Cooperative Marketing | As determined by the members |
| Initial Training (For New or Replacement Employees) | $500 per trainee per diem, plus trainees’ expenses |
| Refresher Training | $500 per trainee per diem, plus trainees’ expenses |
| Additional On-Site Training/Remedial Training | $500 per trainer per diem, plus expenses |
| Interest | 18% per annum or the highest interest rate allowed by applicable law, whichever is less |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $100 per occurrence |
| Relocation Fee | $5,000 |
| Inspection/Product and Supplier Evaluation | $250 per product or supplier to be evaluated, plus reimbursement of our expenses |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Repair, Maintenance, and Remodeling/Redecorating | Will vary under circumstances |
| Charges for “mystery shopper” quality control evaluation | Up to $150 |
| ServSafe/TIPS (or similar) Certification | $150 per person or the then-current market rate |
| Insurance Premiums | Reimbursement of our costs, plus 10% administrative fee |
| Management Fee | 10% of Gross Sales, plus expenses |
| Software Fee | $25 to $50 Monthly |
| Gift Card Program | Will vary, depending on number of gift cards sold and processed |
| Prohibited Product or Service Fee | $250 per day for each day the infraction continues |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately two weeks |
| Classroom Training | 54 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 66 hours |
| Training Location | Friend of a Farmer NYC |
| Additional Training | We may choose to hold refresher training, and we may designate that attendance at refresher training is mandatory for you or your General Manager. At your request or if we determine it is necessary, additional on-site training or assistance at your Restaurant. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | a five-mile radius around the Accepted Location, or an area containing a minimum population of 25,000 people |
| Description | The Designated Territory will be a five-mile radius around the Accepted Location, or an area containing a minimum population of 25,000 people. If, however, your Accepted Location is a Non-Traditional Site (as described below), you will not receive a Designated Territory. In addition, because we have the right to establish Restaurants at Non-Traditional Sites (which may be within your Designated Territory), your Designated Territory is not exclusive to you. If you do not yet have an Accepted Location at the signing of the Franchise Agreement, you will receive a non-exclusive site search area listed in Attachment 1 of the Franchise Agreement instead. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | One successor term of ten years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | The successor term is granted automatically. Within the last six months of the term of your Franchise Agreement, we will send you a bill for the successor agreement fee as well as any documents that you must sign for the successor term, which may include a successor Franchise Agreement and a release. If you do not pay the successor agreement fee and sign the documents we require, you will not be extended for a successor term. |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 (Franchise Agreement); $10,000 (Multi-Unit Development Agreement) |
| Transfer Conditions | Conditions include: You must pay all amounts due us or our affiliates, not otherwise be in default, sign a general release, and pay a transfer fee. Transferee must meet our criteria, complete training to our satisfaction and sign current Franchise Agreement |
| Termination for Cause | Each of your obligations under the Franchise Agreement is a material and essential obligation, the breach of which may result in termination. Specific curable and non-curable defaults are listed in Sections 17.1.2 and 17.1.3 of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Non-Compete Period | three years |
| Non-Compete Details | You and your Principals are prohibited for three years from expiration or termination of the franchise from operating or having an interest in a similar business within 10 miles of any Restaurant in the System. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | You must designate and retain at all times an individual to serve as the “General Manager”. We recommend, but do not require, that you or one of your Principals acts as the General Manager. Although we do not require you to be actively involved in the daily operation of your Restaurant, you must still make sure that your Restaurant is being operated according to the terms of your Franchise Agreement and the Manual. |
| Required Suppliers | Our Manual contains a list of vendors and suppliers you are required to use. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must obtain all food and beverage items, ingredients, supplies, materials, fixtures, furnishings, equipment (including point-of-sale system and communication systems), and other products used or offered for sale at the Restaurant solely from suppliers who demonstrate, to our continuing reasonable satisfaction, the ability to meet our then-current standards or in accordance with our standards and specifications. A complete list of our approved products and suppliers will be included in the Manual and is subject to change over time. We will provide you notice in the Manual or otherwise in writing (such as via email) of any changes to the lists of approved products and approved suppliers. You will use only our proprietary recipes and other Proprietary Products and will purchase all of your inventory of those items solely from us or from a source designated by us. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, we did not earn any revenue from the sale of Proprietary Products to our franchisees because we had no franchisees in the System. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Friend of a Farmer Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$3.0M
Revenue Range
$1.5M – $3.8M
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Friend of a Farmer Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordFriend of a Farmer 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.
Friend of a Farmer System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Friend of a Farmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-58,742
Total Assets
$5K
Audited by Craig, Fitzsimmons & Meyer, LLP for year ending December 31st.
Friend of a Farmer Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Friend of a Farmer franchise ranges from $260,330 to $612,200, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $37,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Friend of a Farmer charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1.5% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Friend of a Farmer 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 Friend of a Farmer to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Friend of a Farmer franchise owners report average revenue of $3.0M. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Friend of a Farmer has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $260,330-$612,200, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an 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 $37,500 and the total investment ranges from $260,330 to $612,200 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $20,480 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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