Surf's Up
$SRFUF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySeafood
Locations3
Franchisee Count11
Franchise Fee$20,000
Item 7 Low$78,500
Item 7 Midpoint$263,250
Item 7 High$448,000
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales.
Ad / Brand Fund2%
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ParentSurf’s Up Franchising Corporation
Founded2020
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business6
Began Franchising2020
HQOak Park, IL
Executives1
LinksWeb
Main Phone(708) 925-7839
Emailericroyjr@gmail.com
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026
FDDs2021 · 2020 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees are required to use the Clover POS system, which costs approximately $2,500 for hardware, and maintain books and records according to the franchisor's formats. The Operations Manual contains 497 pages detailing specifications and operating procedures.
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