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Franchise of the Week: A Cleaning Franchise Making $1.1M* in Revenue & a Home Services Resale Doing $1.04M** in Gross Sales
Hey Empire Builders, Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting and examples of everyday folks building their empires.
Today, in 5 minutes or less:
✔ Home Services Resale Doing $690K** in Gross Sales
✔ Unique $167K* Franchise You’ve Never Heard of
✔ From Grocery Manager to Business Owner
✔ How a Franchise Saved His Business!
**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the source; they should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
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FEATURED RESALE
Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness, to name a few.
CONFIDENTIAL - For Qualified Buyers
Monmouth County (Jersey Shore) New Jersey (CONFIDENTIAL: Brand & Location available upon request)
- Home Services
- Asking Price: $279,000
- Prior year Gross Sales: $694,335**
**Sales/ SDE, or any financial numbers, are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
Franchise Empire’s Take:
- Category leader with more than 200 open units
- Booming home services industry
- Recurring revenue
- Highly scalable
- Prior leadership and/or management experience a real plus
- Pre-approval financing recommended
Curious to learn more about this particular franchise resale, or other resales available in your area?
We have a list of over 100+ resales with various brands spanning the United States and Canada. Click the link below to find out what specific opportunities are available in your area
🎉 New Franchise Owner through Franchise Empire 🎉
Mike came to us with a clear vision. After years working as a grocery store and restaurant GM, he wanted a business that fit his experience, something rooted in food, community, and strong operations. He was also looking for an opportunity his wife could run full-time, building on her background in the pet industry.
Together, they began exploring ideas that could grow alongside their hometown of Painesville, Ohio, an area seeing exciting development and opportunity.
After digging into several industries, they found the right fit with a community-focused specialty food business that matched Mike’s operational background and their shared vision.
The model checked all the boxes: strong systems, local connection, and the ability to build on relationships they had already developed in their community.
Now, they’re officially franchise owners and preparing to open their first location.
Congrats, Mike. This is just the beginning.
FRANCHISE OF THE WEEK
History:
Graze Craze launched in 2021, bringing a modern twist to the growing charcuterie and grazing board trend. The concept focuses on beautifully arranged boards filled with meats, cheeses, fruits, and other curated ingredients designed for events, gatherings, and corporate catering.
Instead of operating as a traditional restaurant, Graze Craze locations specialize in takeout charcuterie boards, catering, and event-based orders, allowing the business to operate with a smaller footprint and simpler operations compared to full-service food concepts.
The brand has grown quickly as charcuterie boards have exploded in popularity across social media, events, and corporate gatherings. The business model centers around presentation-driven food products that are designed to be both visually appealing and convenient for customers hosting parties or meetings.
Today, Graze Craze is expanding through franchising, positioning itself in the fast-growing specialty catering and food gifting market, where demand for premium food presentation and event catering continues to increase.
*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.
Numbers*:
- Franchise Fee: $49,500
- Estimated Initial Investment: $167,059 to $325,608
- Royalty Fee: 6% of your gross revenues
- Marketing Fee: 2% of your gross revenues
- Term: 35 Years
*Numbers according to their website 2025 FDD.
Function of the Owner:
Graze Craze franchisees primarily focus on managing operations and growing relationships within their local community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing daily store operations and staff
- Overseeing the preparation and presentation of charcuterie boards
- Building relationships with local businesses and event planners
- Managing catering orders and corporate accounts
- Driving local marketing and community engagement
Many franchisees focus heavily on corporate catering, parties, and local events, which can represent a large portion of revenue.
Ideal Franchise Candidate:
Graze Craze is designed to be accessible for first-time business owners.
Ideal candidates typically:
- Want to own a business without needing restaurant experience
- Enjoy customer service and community engagement
- Have an entrepreneurial mindset and strong work ethic
- Are comfortable following a structured franchise system
- Enjoy creativity and presentation-driven products
Prior culinary experience is not required, as franchisees receive training and operational support.
Financial Data*:
Below screenshot taken from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document - Item 19
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS
The FTC’s Franchise Rule permits a franchisor to provide information about the actual or potential financial performance of its franchised and/or franchisor-owned outlets, if there is a reasonable basis for the information, and if the information is included in the disclosure document. Financial performance information that differs from that included in Item 19 may be given only if: (1) a franchisor provides the actual records of an existing outlet you are considering buying; or (2) a franchisor supplements the information provided in this Item 19, for example, by providing information about possible performance at a particular location or under particular circumstances.
We do not make any representations about a franchisee’s future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets. We also do not authorize our employees or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing. If you are purchasing an existing outlet, however, we may provide you with the actual records of that outlet. If you receive any other financial performance information or projections of your future income, you should report it to the franchisor’s management by contacting Mark D. Nichols, General Counsel, 2121 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, and (561) 640-5570, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies.
Benefits for the Franchisee:
Lower Cost Food Concept - Graze Craze operates without a full commercial kitchen, which helps reduce startup costs and operational complexity compared to traditional restaurant franchises.
Growing Charcuterie Trend - Charcuterie boards and grazing tables have grown significantly in popularity for events, corporate gatherings, and social occasions.
Multiple Revenue Streams - Franchisees can generate revenue from retail sales, catering orders, corporate events, and custom board creations.
Event and Corporate Catering Opportunities - Corporate meetings, weddings, parties, and local events provide recurring opportunities for larger orders.
Training and Operational Support - Franchisees receive training on food presentation, operations, marketing, and customer service to help launch and grow their business.
To see if this franchise is available in your territory OR Check the availability of ALL franchises in your area
Episode #172: How a Franchise Saved His Business!
Robert went from appliance technician to running a multi-million dollar franchise with 5 locations and over 30 employees. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he did it — including how he nearly went bankrupt in 2015, why he stopped working in the business and started working on it, and how leaning on his franchise support system changed everything. If you're thinking about buying a franchise or already own one, this one is worth watching.
That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter.
Feel free to reply with any questions, or feedback. I appreciate and value your time and attention.
I’ll see you at the same time next week!
-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team
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