About GAC Franchise
GAC Franchising is a restaurant franchise brand operating under the FAT Brands portfolio, one of the largest multi brand restaurant franchising companies in the world.
The brand brings a distinctive dining concept to local markets through a proven franchise model supported by FAT Brands' extensive infrastructure and restaurant industry expertise.
The franchise fee is $25,000.
GAC Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$309K
Average Investment
$397K
Maximum Investment
$485K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of total net sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $308,500 – $484,650 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $309K–$485K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of total net sales) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Lump sum Franchise Us Agreement Grand Opening Third party | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| suppliers or us Travel and Living Airlines, hotels, | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| and restaurants Cookie Ingredients | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| As incurred As incurred Architects Furniture, fixtures, | $91,000 | $121,000 |
| Signs | $10,500 | $50,000 |
| As incurred As incurred Third parties Prepaid rent and security | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| and related | $7,600 | $14,000 |
| Business licenses, permits, Government | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Lump sum Franchise Us Agreement Grand Opening Third party | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| suppliers Travel and Living Airlines, hotels, | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| and restaurants Cookie Ingredients | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| As incurred As incurred Architects Furniture, fixtures, | $73,000 | $108,500 |
| Signs | $800 | $7,500 |
| As incurred As incurred Third parties Prepaid rent and security | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| and related | $7,600 | $14,000 |
| Business licenses, permits, Government | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Satellite Restaurant Amount To Whom Method of Type of Expenditure When Due Payme | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Lump sum Franchise Us Agreement Kiosk structure | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Lump sum Before delivery Third parties Third party Grand Opening Marketing | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| As incurred As incurred suppliers Travel & Living Expenses Airlines, hotels and | $1,000 | $5,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
GAC Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$242K – $1.9M
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
GAC Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordGAC 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.
GAC System Growth
Total Units
364
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
364
GAC currently operates 0 franchised locations and 364 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
GAC Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a GAC franchise ranges from $308,500 to $484,650, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $25,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
GAC charges a royalty fee of 6% of total net sales of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the GAC 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 GAC to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, GAC franchise owners report . Past performance does not guarantee future results.
GAC has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $308,500-$484,650, a 6% of total net 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 $25,000 and the total investment ranges from $308,500 to $484,650 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $500,000 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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