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.
Table of Contents
✔ Affordable $150k Resale with $490k in Sales**
✔ Is a Wendy’s Franchise a Good Investment? (Sales, Costs & Fees)
✔ From Recruiting Talent to Building a Business: Dusty’s Franchise Journey
✔ Why Service Businesses Are Winning in 2025!
✔ Culver’s vs Chick-fil-A: Which Is the Better Investment in 2025?
**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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Service business
Started in 2021, 4 Employees are in place
Asking price of $150,000
$200,000 of vehicles still being paid off included in sales price
$490,000 in Annual Revenue**
**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.
Growth opportunity for a hands-on operator.
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For more than 10 years, Dusty has built his career in executive recruiting within the healthcare industry. It was a role that demanded strong business instincts, leadership, and the ability to connect people with the right opportunities. But over time, Dusty felt the pull toward something more, the chance to build a business of his own and create a legacy for the future.
Armed with his MBA and a strong foundation in business operations, Dusty began exploring what his next chapter could look like. That’s when he partnered with Franchise Empire to evaluate opportunities and identify a model that aligned with his skills, his goals, and his vision for growth.
Through that process, Dusty discovered Pink’s Window Services, a brand that offered not only a scalable and proven business model but also a service that brings real value to homeowners and communities. The fit was clear.
Today, Dusty is the proud owner of two territories in the St. Louis market. He’s excited to leverage his years of experience in executive recruiting and apply it to the world of entrepreneurship, building teams, serving customers, and growing a business he can truly call his own.
For Dusty, this isn’t just a career change. It’s a bold step into ownership and the start of a new chapter defined by freedom, growth, and impact. Congrats Dusty! We are ecstatic for your new journey!
In 1969, Dave Thomas opened the very first Wendy’s in Columbus, Ohio. He wanted something different from the cookie-cutter burger chains popping up across America. His focus was simple: fresh, never frozen beef, cooked to order, and a restaurant that felt welcoming, almost like a family kitchen.
The name and logo came from his daughter, Melinda Lou “Wendy” Thomas, whose childhood nickname became one of the most recognizable faces in fast food. Dave believed that putting a family face on the brand would make it feel personal; a place where a meal wasn’t just fast, it was cared for.
But Wendy’s wasn’t just about burgers. The chain quickly became an industry innovator:
Dave Thomas himself also became a big part of the story. In the 1990s, he starred in more than 800 Wendy’s commercials, turning him into one of the most recognizable brand founders in history and helping cement Wendy’s reputation as a brand with personality and heart.
Today, Wendy’s operates over 5,600 franchise locations in the U.S. and has plans to add 1,000 more globally by 2028. And while most people picture suburban drive-thrus, the highest-performing Wendy’s are actually in urban markets, where average sales outpace other locations.
From a single Ohio restaurant to a global chain worth billions, Wendy’s has always stood apart by focusing on fresh food, customer value, and a brand personality that feels more personal than corporate. 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.
*Numbers according to their FDD released on March 28, 202
*Information below taken from the Wendy’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document – Item 19
Powerful Brand Recognition: Partner with one of the most iconic fast-food chains, known worldwide for square burgers, Frosties, and the value menu.
Proven Business Model: Benefit from over 50 years of operational expertise and systems designed for efficiency and consistency.
Multiple Revenue Streams: Drive sales not just through core menu items, but also with innovations like breakfast, delivery, and digital ordering.
Global Growth Momentum: Join a brand with over 5,600 restaurants and plans to open 1,000 more globally by 2028.
Comprehensive Training & Support: Access in-depth training, site selection guidance, and ongoing operational support from the Wendy’s team.
Service-based businesses are quietly dominating in 2025, and most new franchise buyers don’t even realize it. In this episode, I break down why service businesses are faster, cheaper, and more scalable than brick-and-mortar and what you need to know before you invest. If you’ve ever thought about owning a franchise, this breakdown could save you 6-12 months and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Culver’s is making waves in the franchise world with $3.7M in average sales, but is it worth the $8.6M startup cost? In this video, we break down the 2025 Culver’s FDD, covering royalties, fees, and what makes this burger brand a potential goldmine.
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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