Galardi Group, Inc.
7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 550 Irvine, California 92618
We are Galardi Group Franchise Corp. We incorporated in 1982. To simplify language in this disclosure document, “we,” “us,” or “our” means Galardi Group Franchise Corp. and may include one or more of our affiliates. “You,” or “your” means the franchisee or person or entity (corporation, partnership, LLC, and its owners, managers, officers and directors) that buys the franchise. Some affiliates control or are under common control with us. Our parent (majority owner) is Galardi Group, Inc. (“GGI”), incorporated in 1964. Galardi Group Franchising & Leasing, Inc. formed in 1998, owns certain operating assets related to our business. Galardi Group Franchise & Leasing, LLC, a limited liability company, formed in 2002, conducts restaurant related business after the sale of the franchise to you, and may provide services to you. Galardi Group Realty Corp. (“GGRC”) formed in 1986, may lease or sublease real property to you. We don’t have a predecessor in the sense of someone who we acquired most of our assets from
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Franchimp Summary Rating
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Investment Accessibility
10/10
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $15,500 Maximum: $146,700
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $20,000 Maximum: $156,200
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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