Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on buying franchises and getting them profitable FAST, so you can experience the freedom and flexibility with owning a profitable franchise business!
Get access to exclusive interviews with top performing Franchisees, accountants, and business experts so you can learn from their mistakes, and hear real life success stories so you can feel more confident in your franchise journey. Tariq signed onto his first franchise in 2015 after making a (scary) $300,000 investment. He got that location profitable in less than 60 days, and has since gone on to buy and sell numerous franchise locations. He intimately understands the fear, confusion, and overwhelm that comes with trying to make it as a full time entrepreneur.
You’ll learn about FDD’s, franchisee validation calls, how to buy a franchise, the most profitable franchise industries, franchise funding, SBA loans, and marketing strategies so you can thrive as a franchise owner and create your dream life with your family and loved ones. No matter what stage of buying a franchise you are in, this podcast will help you do one thing. Go from Zero to Profitable Franchise! Hit subscribe, and get ready to create your dream life.
Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
Is a Culver’s Franchise a Good Investment in 2026? (Sales, Costs, & Fees)
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Thinking about investing in a Culver’s franchise? In this breakdown, I cover startup costs, royalty fees, average sales, and why it might not be as profitable as it looks. We’ll also talk about scalability, margins, and whether it’s a smart move going into 2026. You’ll also learn more about the brand’s history and how it has grown so quickly in some parts of the US. Make sure you watch before you invest!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Chick-fil-A vs Culver’s
0:19 – What Are the Startup Costs?
0:43 – Minimum Liquid Capital Required
1:17 – Royalties & Marketing Fees
1:56 – Where Culver’s Is Expanding Fast
2:10 – Average Store Sales: $3.7M
2:59 – Is It Actually Profitable?
3:51 – Why Owners Open 10+ Locations
4:40 – Full Sales Breakdown from the FDD
5:50 – Want a Lower-Cost Option?
6:29 – Culver’s History, Scale, and Final Thoughts
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The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD.
Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions.
This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws.
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