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Full-service restaurant franchises with disclosed Item 19 earnings

The 15 full-service restaurant franchises whose FDD makes an Item 19 financial performance representation — the brands that put their unit economics on paper. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.

#FranchiseAvg unit revenue (Item 19)InvestmentRisk
1 Fogo de Chao US · Item 19 ✓ $9,373,000 — Low
2 Ford's Garage · Item 19 ✓ $5,842,532 $2,728,800 – $6,403,000 Medium
3 Twin Peaks · Item 19 ✓ $5,801,663 — Low
4 Golden Corral · Item 19 ✓ $4,923,317 $3,631,328 – $6,162,930 Medium
5 TGI Fridays · Item 19 ✓ $3,598,541 $1,356,100 – $4,515,600 Medium
6 Sweet Chick · Item 19 ✓ $3,044,134 $1,081,400 – $1,813,200 Low
7 Taffer's Tavern · Item 19 ✓ $2,976,994 $812,000 – $1,351,000 High
8 Buttermilk CAFÉ · Item 19 ✓ $2,937,639 $1,081,000 – $2,345,000 Low
9 Rodizio Grill® · Item 19 ✓ $2,880,131 $1,575,500 – $4,870,000 Low
10 Jinya Ramen Bar · Item 19 ✓ $2,873,681 $1,395,000 – $3,066,000 Medium
11 Angry Crab Shack · Item 19 ✓ $2,841,202 $421,800 – $1,203,800 Medium
12 Black Bear Diner · Item 19 ✓ $2,820,694 $1,495,700 – $2,238,600 Low
13 PHOENIX FRANCHISE GROUP LLC (Rodizio Grill) · Item 19 ✓ $2,749,872 $1,023,000 – $3,600,000 Low
14 BYC · Item 19 ✓ $2,682,134 $1,650,150 – $4,883,700 Medium
15 Pizzeria Uno · Item 19 ✓ $2,324,299 $206,500 – $597,500 Medium

Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown. New to the term? What is Item 19? — the earnings disclosure, in plain English.

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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.