$256k EBITDA from an ~1k sq. ft. location

Healthy, emerging concept that is on the verge of significant growth

Author

Tim Michaels
June 22, 2025

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Franchise Spotlight

  • Franchising since 2024

  • Founder suffered hundreds of seizures as a child. Doctors said he wouldn’t live past 12—his mom changed his diet, and the seizures disappeared

  • That journey inspired a clean, nutrient-focused fast food revolution

For further details, feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected].

  • All meals are 100% gluten-free and macro-tracked

  • Health-focused, fast-casual done right

  • Most units are drive-thru and walk-up only

  • ~1,000 sq ft = no dining room, no servers, no chaos

  • Simplified “kitchenless kitchen” model = ultra-low labor & overhead

  • Fast service: under 3 minutes per ticket

  • Significant financial upside potential (see some of item 19 earnings claim numbers above)

  • Total Investment: $428k–$750k

Franchise Spotlight

CRAZY DELICIOUS™

  • Founded in 2019, franchising since 2020; 50 + locations open

  • A focused facial bar offering efficient 20–50 min services (facials, lashes, brows) + proprietary product sales

  • Multiple revenue streams = services + memberships + retail

  • Efficient model with a small footprint (Typically 1,200–2,000 sq ft, most ~1,500 sq ft)

  • Modern booking system + mobile app = streamlined scheduling and upsells (20K+ monthly web bookings and 2K+ via app)

  • Initial investment: $334 K–$698K

  • Turnkey support: site selection, training, build-out, marketing & hiring assistance

  • Ideal for first-time or multi-unit franchisees—no skincare background needed

Face the Facts: Can a Facial Bar Make You Rich?

In this episode, Michele Henry, founder of FACE FOUNDRIÉ, reveals how she built a booming facial bar franchise blending self-care and serious scale.

🎧 From facials to franchise empires, discover how this brand is redefining skincare with efficiency, support, and style.

Listen in and ask yourself: Is beauty your next big investment?

For further details, feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected].

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  • Thoroughly examine the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

  • Seek counsel from qualified legal and financial advisors

  • Independently verify all performance data

  • Review Item 19 of the FDD for any earnings representations

Business Performance Notice: Operating outcomes, including financial returns and profitability, are the sole responsibility of the franchise owner and parent company. Past performance data and financial projections should not be interpreted as guarantees of future results.

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