FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Charleys FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Charleys' 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $203,492–$1,004,447, against $203,736–$984,732 in the 2025 filing.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $203,736 | $203,492 | −$244 (−0.1%) |
| High end of range | $984,732 | $1,004,447 | +$19,715 (+2.0%) |
| Full range | $203,736–$984,732 | $203,492–$1,004,447 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $203,492–$1,004,447, against $203,736–$984,732 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 813 | 826 | +13 (+1.6%) |
Charleys reports 826 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 813 in the 2025 filing (+13 (+1.6%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Charleys included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Charleys franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Charleys states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $203,492–$1,004,447, against $203,736–$984,732 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $203,736 to $203,492 (−$244 (−0.1%)) and the high end moves from $984,732 to $1,004,447 (+$19,715 (+2.0%)).
How many locations does Charleys have?
The 2026 FDD for Charleys reports 826 outlets in Item 20, against 813 in the 2025 filing — 13 more.
Does Charleys disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Charleys included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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