Franchise of the Week: Culver’s & A Unique Resale Showing $260k in SDE

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✔ Unique Resale Showing $260k in SDE (Top 15 Producer)**

✔ Is a Culver’s Franchise a Good Investment? (Sales, Costs & Fees)

✔ Balancing Business & Family: Alan’s 4-Territory Win

✔ Is Investing In a Dunkin’ Franchise Really Worth It? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)

✔ Should You Start a Business, Buy a Business, or Buy a Franchise?

**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the 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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Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness, to name a few. 

• Unique Home Services Franchise

• Started in 2022, 3 Employees are in place

• Ranked in the Top 15 revenue-producing units system-wide

• Asking price of $649,900

  • Sales include 3 wrapped trucks, one trailer, and some inventory

• $998,959 in Annual Revenue**

• 2024 SDE of $260,179**

• 50% Seller Financing Available

**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.

• Solid opportunity to take over a business with a team in place already producing revenue.

• Rare opportunity to secure a franchise that the owner says is producing over $250k in SDE

Alan runs a successful real estate holding company in Michigan and has built his career as a certified contractor and developer. With a growing family and a two-year-old son at home, he was ready to find his next opportunity, something that could scale, support his long-term goals, and give him more balance between business and family life.

He came to us looking for a franchise that fit the bigger vision. One that offered strong systems, long-term potential, and the flexibility to grow multiple businesses.

After exploring his options, Alan and his cousin, also his business partner, found exactly what they were looking for in Rolling Suds.

The model made sense, the growth potential was clear, and the opportunity aligned perfectly with his background and future goals.

Now, Alan is the proud owner of four Rolling Suds territories in Michigan and is gearing up to build his next business chapter with family at the center.

Congrats, Alan! Big things ahead!

Back in 1984, Craig and Lea Culver, along with Craig’s parents, George and Ruth, took over an old A&W Root Beer stand in Sauk City, Wisconsin. They didn’t try to reinvent fast food. They just wanted to serve the food they loved most, ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard.

The burgers were so fresh that in the beginning, Craig actually used an ice cream scoop to portion the beef. And the custard? That became famous for the “Flavor of the Day”, 32 rotating flavors that keep fans coming back to see what’s next.

People loved it. Lines formed. By 1990, they franchised their first location in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Soon after, they crossed state lines, opening in Buffalo, Minnesota. What started as one small-town shop turned into a Midwest phenomenon.

And here’s the thing: even with more than 1,000 Culver’s locations today, the brand still runs like a family business. The culture is about community, treating employees like family, and making guests feel at home. That’s why Culver’s keeps its headquarters and learning center just miles from the original store in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

From a single scoop of beef to a billion-dollar burger and custard empire, Culver’s shows how staying true to simple values can build something massive. Now, let’s dive into what it looks like to open one of your own 👇

*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.

• Units: 935 Franchise Restaurants
• Total Investment: $2,642,500 to $8,573,000
• Royalty Fee: 4% of gross sales
• Marketing Fees: 2.5% of gross Sales
• Minimum Cash Contribution: $500,000
• To own the real estate, building, & equipment: $750,000
• Minimum Net Worth: Not stated on site

*Numbers according to their FDD released on March 28, 2025

• Owner-Operators at Heart – Culver’s looks for franchisees who want to be involved day-to-day, not just as investors. They expect hands-on leadership inside the restaurant.

• Hospitality-Driven – People who genuinely enjoy serving others and creating a warm, welcoming guest experience.

• Strong Work Ethic – Willing to put in the time and energy it takes to run a restaurant, especially in the early years of ownership.

• Community-Oriented – Candidates who want to be deeply involved in their local communities and build long-term guest relationships.

• Aligned with Culver’s Values – Franchisees are expected to live out Culver’s focus on quality, hospitality, and doing things “the right way, not the easy way.

*Information below taken from the Culver’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document – Item 19 

Benefits for the Franchisee:

• Ranked #7 in Entrepreneur’s 2025 Franchise 500, showing strong industry recognition.
• Extensive training: 172 hours classroom + 550 hours on-the-job, plus ongoing support.
• Protected territories, typically within a 3-mile radius, limit direct competition.
• Strong community reputation that drives loyal, repeat customers.
• $10,000 franchise fee discount for qualifying military veterans.

With over 9,700 U.S. locations, Dunkin’ dominates the quick-service coffee space, but is owning one really worth the cost? In this video, we break down Dunkin’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document to show you the startup costs, average earnings, hidden fees, and red flags every future franchisee should know.

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If you’re trying to decide between starting your own business, buying a franchise, or purchasing a resale, this episode will give you real clarity. I sit down with two top Franchise Empire brokers, Marc and Chris, who have both built, scaled, and sold their own franchises, to discuss what most people get wrong when choosing a path to business ownership.

This episode is perfect for anyone who’s serious about buying a business but doesn’t want to waste years figuring it out the hard way.

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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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