Waffle Experience

$WEFXF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBreakfast/Brunch Restaurants
Locations2
Franchisee Count3
Franchise Fee$37,500
Item 7 Low$317,750
Item 7 Midpoint$458,875
Item 7 High$600,000
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Revenues received by you from the previous week’s operations.
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open—
ParentThe Waffle Experience International, Inc.
Founded2016
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business12
Began Franchising2016
HQSacramento, CA
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone916-285-0562
FDD IssuedAugust 23, 2019
Last UpdatedOct 17, 2026
FDDs2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

The Waffle Experience International, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of The Waffle Experience restaurants serving waffles and related food and beverages.

Franchisees are required to use the Lavu POS system, which incurs a monthly service fee of approximately $200. They must also obtain a computer system with specified minimum requirements and use QuickBooks for accounting.

The Waffle Experience International, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of The Waffle Experience restaurants serving waffles and related food and beverages.

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