FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Freddy's FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Freddy's FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $785,936–$2,753,566 to $854,834–$2,802,000, and the system grows from 550 to 580 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $785,936 | $854,834 | +$68,898 (+8.8%) |
| High end of range | $2,753,566 | $2,802,000 | +$48,434 (+1.8%) |
| Full range | $785,936–$2,753,566 | $854,834–$2,802,000 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $854,834–$2,802,000, versus $785,936–$2,753,566 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$68,898 (+8.8%) and the high end moves by +$48,434 (+1.8%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 550 | 580 | +30 (+5.5%) |
Freddy's reports 580 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 550 in the 2025 filing (+30 (+5.5%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Freddy's included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Freddy's franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Freddy's states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $854,834–$2,802,000, against $785,936–$2,753,566 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $785,936 to $854,834 (+$68,898 (+8.8%)) and the high end moves from $2,753,566 to $2,802,000 (+$48,434 (+1.8%)).
How many locations does Freddy's have?
The 2026 FDD for Freddy's reports 580 outlets in Item 20, against 550 in the 2025 filing — 30 more.
Does Freddy's disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Freddy's included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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