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Sweetwater Technologies

$STWCF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryCoffee
Locations5
Franchisee Count4
Franchise Fee$10,000
Item 7 Low$89,145
Item 7 Midpoint$140,038
Item 7 High$190,930
Royalty Fees33% of the Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open0
ParentSweetwater Technologies Franchise, LLC
Founded2024
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business11
Began Franchising2024
HQWyanet, IL
Executives4
LinksWebLinkedIn
Main Phone(574) 933-4285
Emailhannah@sweetwatertechnologies.com
FDD IssuedAugust 21, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Sweetwater Technologies Franchise, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of SweetWater Technologies businesses that provide drone application services and agronomic products to farmers.

Sweetwater Technologies Franchise, LLC is an Illinois limited liability company formed in January 2024. It is owned by Chad R. Gripp (President) and TeNeille J. Gripp (Secretary, Treasurer), with a small executive team focused on the farming industry.

Sweetwater Technologies Franchise, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of SweetWater Technologies businesses that provide drone application services and agronomic products to farmers.

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