Franchise data studies
Numbers computed from disclosure filings, published with their methodology and their gaps. Quote them, link them, check them — every figure carries its N and its date.
The franchise unit track-record study
Openings, closures, and 3-year unit survival across 3,465 franchise systems, 2012–2022: 325,449 units opened, 188,233 closed — 58 closures per 100 openings.
Franchise fees and investment by industry
The median initial franchise fee is $39,475 across 3,959 disclosing brands; median minimum investment is $179,200. Benchmarks for every industry, medians only.
Turn benchmarks into a budget
The studies tell you what franchises cost and how their units hold up. The calculator tells you which of them your savings can actually carry.