FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Dave's Hot Chicken FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Dave's Hot Chicken FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $617,800–$3,218,000 to $263,150–$4,121,900, and the system grows from 244 to 358 outlets year-over-year. Neither filing includes an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $617,800 | $263,150 | −$354,650 (−57.4%) |
| High end of range | $3,218,000 | $4,121,900 | +$903,900 (+28.1%) |
| Full range | $617,800–$3,218,000 | $263,150–$4,121,900 |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $263,150–$4,121,900, versus $617,800–$3,218,000 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by −$354,650 (−57.4%) and the high end moves by +$903,900 (+28.1%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 244 | 358 | +114 (+46.7%) |
Dave's Hot Chicken reports 358 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 244 in the 2025 filing (+114 (+46.7%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Dave's Hot Chicken did not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in either the 2025 or 2026 filing.
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