Clean Eatz franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Clean Eatz franchise fee is $49,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $344,700 to $680,594, with about $85,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Clean Eatz FDD.
What are the Clean Eatz franchise fees and investment?
The Clean Eatz franchise requires a franchise fee of $49,500 and a total initial investment of $344,700 to $680,594. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $49,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $344,700 to $680,594 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $85,000 |
| US locations | 111 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Healthy Food) |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Franchising since | 2015 |
How does the Clean Eatz investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Clean Eatz's minimum investment of $344,700 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 525 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $49,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Clean Eatz belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Clean Eatz FDD?
Verify six parts of the Clean Eatz Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Clean Eatz discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Clean Eatz?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Clean Eatz:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Evoo | $49,500 | $344,800 to $487,000 |
| Grater Grilled Cheese | $25,000 | $344,100 to $454,500 |
| LA Crawfish | $35,000 | $346,000 to $503,500 |
| Beggars Pizza | $25,000 to $40,000 | $343,000 to $1,080,000 |
| Delah Coffee | $35,000 | $346,742 to $676,510 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Clean Eatz franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Clean Eatz franchise ranges from $344,700 to $680,594, including a franchise fee of $49,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Clean Eatz franchise?
Clean Eatz lists a minimum of about $85,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Clean Eatz locations are there?
Clean Eatz reported 111 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Clean Eatz been franchising?
Clean Eatz started offering franchises in 2015 after the company was founded in 2015.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Clean Eatz and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Clean Eatz. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.