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| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nonrestaurant conversion: DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL FEES | $60,000 to $90,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL FEES $60,000 to $90,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: INSURANCE | $20,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 INSURANCE $20,000 to $40,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: INITIAL INVENTORY (Note 6) | $35,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 INITIAL INVENTORY (Note 6) $35,000 to $50,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: POS SYSTEM | $25,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 POS SYSTEM $25,000 to $40,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: TOTAL (Note 8) | $1,202,000 to $1,854,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 TOTAL (Note 8) $1,202,000 to $1,854,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: INITIAL ADVERTISING (Note 5) | $10,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 INITIAL ADVERTISING (Note 5) $10,000 to $25,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: INSURANCE | $20,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 INSURANCE $20,000 to $40,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS & DÉCOR (Note 2) | $500,000 to $800,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS & DÉCOR (Note 2) $500,000 to $800,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS (Note 2) | $900,000 to $1,800,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS (Note 2) $900,000 to $1,800,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion — additional funds, three months | $80,000 to $125,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 ADDITIONAL FUNDS - 3 Months (Note 7) $80,000 to $125,000 As incurred As incurred Employees and suppliers |
| Restaurant conversion: FURNITURE & FIXTURES | $75,000 to $90,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 FURNITURE & FIXTURES $75,000 to $90,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES & EQUIPMENT | $100,000 to $125,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES & EQUIPMENT $100,000 to $125,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: INITIAL ADVERTISING (Note 5) | $10,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 INITIAL ADVERTISING (Note 5) $10,000 to $25,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: PROFESSIONAL FEES (Note 4) | $20,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 PROFESSIONAL FEES (Note 4) $20,000 to $50,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT | $130,000 to $160,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT $130,000 to $160,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMITS (Note 3) | $25,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMITS (Note 3) $25,000 to $50,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES & EQUIPMENT | $100,000 to $125,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES & EQUIPMENT $100,000 to $125,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: TRAVEL AND LIVING EXPENSES WHILE TRAINING (Note 1) | $5,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 TRAVEL AND LIVING EXPENSES WHILE TRAINING (Note 1) $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: SIGNAGE | $35,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 SIGNAGE $35,000 to $70,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: OFFICE EQUIPMENT | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 OFFICE EQUIPMENT $2,000 to $4,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: LEASE, UTILITY & SECURITY DEPOSITS | $20,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 LEASE, UTILITY & SECURITY DEPOSITS $20,000 to $60,000 |
| Restaurant conversion — additional funds, three months | $60,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 ADDITIONAL FUNDS - 3 Months (Note 7) $60,000 to $100,000 As incurred As incurred Employees and suppliers |
| Restaurant conversion: INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE | $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE $60,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: INITIAL INVENTORY (Note 6) | $35,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 INITIAL INVENTORY (Note 6) $35,000 to $50,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMITS (Note 3) | $40,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMITS (Note 3) $40,000 to $70,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: TRAVEL AND LIVING EXPENSES WHILE TRAINING (Note 1) | $5,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 TRAVEL AND LIVING EXPENSES WHILE TRAINING (Note 1) $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: TOTAL (Note 8) | $1,722,000 to $3,024,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 TOTAL (Note 8) $1,722,000 to $3,024,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE | $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE $60,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: TABLEWARE, GLASSWARE & FLATWARE | $35,000 to $65,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 TABLEWARE, GLASSWARE & FLATWARE $35,000 to $65,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL FEES | $45,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL FEES $45,000 to $70,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: TABLEWARE, GLASSWARE & FLATWARE | $35,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 TABLEWARE, GLASSWARE & FLATWARE $35,000 to $50,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: SIGNAGE | $35,000 to $70,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 SIGNAGE $35,000 to $70,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT | $200,000 to $250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT $200,000 to $250,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: OFFICE EQUIPMENT | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 OFFICE EQUIPMENT $2,000 to $4,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: POS SYSTEM | $25,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 POS SYSTEM $25,000 to $40,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: LEASE, UTILITY & SECURITY DEPOSITS | $20,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 LEASE, UTILITY & SECURITY DEPOSITS $20,000 to $60,000 |
| Restaurant conversion: PROFESSIONAL FEES (Note 4) | $20,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 PROFESSIONAL FEES (Note 4) $20,000 to $50,000 |
| Nonrestaurant conversion: FURNITURE & FIXTURES | $75,000 to $90,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 FURNITURE & FIXTURES $75,000 to $90,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
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ITEM 5 INITIAL FEES Franchisees pay a $60,000 initial franchise fee in a lump sum when they sign the Franchise Agreement for their first Anchor Bar franchise. Franchisees that are granted the right to develop additional locations will pay a reduced initial franchise fee equal to 80% of the then-current initial franchise fee for each additional location. The initial franchise fee is not refundable. You will purchase approximately $5,000 of your initial inventory from our affiliate, Anchor Bar Distributing Company, LLC and up to $5,000 of nautically-themed décor items for your restaurant from us or our affiliate. These purchases are non-refundable.
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Décor items purchased from franchisor or affiliate maximum | ITEM 5 INITIAL FEES Franchisees pay a $60,000 initial franchise fee in a lump sum when they sign the Franchise Agreement for their first Anchor Bar franchise. Franchisees that are granted the right to develop additional locations will pay a reduced initial franchise fee equal to 80% of the then-current initial franchise fee for each additional location. The initial franchise fee is not refundable. You will purchase approximately $5,000 of your initial inventory from our affiliate, Anchor Bar Distributing Company, LLC and up to $5,000 of nautically-themed décor items for your restaurant from us or our affiliate. These purchases are non-refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Cooperative maximum percentage of revenues | contribute to the cooperative all or a portion of the 1% of your revenues allocated to local advertising. Anchor Bar will not require that you contribute more than 1% of your revenues to the cooperative. Each participant in a local marketing cooperative (including franchisor-owned outlets) will have one vote per restaurant located in the marketing area. 3. We do not charge a separate fee for providing initial training to your first three persons who attend at the same time. We may charge a fee to provide initial training to additional or replacement personnel. 4. We may charge a fee for additional training we may require you and your personnel to attend in the future. If you request additional training and we agree to provide it, we will also charge this fee. This fee will not exceed $500 per trainer per day plus our travel expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer fee existing franchisee percentage of initial fee | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Cooperative contribution from allocated local advertising percentage | contribute to the cooperative all or a portion of the 1% of your revenues allocated to local advertising. Anchor Bar will not require that you contribute more than 1% of your revenues to the cooperative. Each participant in a local marketing cooperative (including franchisor-owned outlets) will have one vote per restaurant located in the marketing area. 3. We do not charge a separate fee for providing initial training to your first three persons who attend at the same time. We may charge a fee to provide initial training to additional or replacement personnel. 4. We may charge a fee for additional training we may require you and your personnel to attend in the future. If you request additional training and we agree to provide it, we will also charge this fee. This fee will not exceed $500 per trainer per day plus our travel expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Dishonored payment fee per occurrence | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional location initial fee as percentage of current fee | ITEM 5 INITIAL FEES Franchisees pay a $60,000 initial franchise fee in a lump sum when they sign the Franchise Agreement for their first Anchor Bar franchise. Franchisees that are granted the right to develop additional locations will pay a reduced initial franchise fee equal to 80% of the then-current initial franchise fee for each additional location. The initial franchise fee is not refundable. You will purchase approximately $5,000 of your initial inventory from our affiliate, Anchor Bar Distributing Company, LLC and up to $5,000 of nautically-themed décor items for your restaurant from us or our affiliate. These purchases are non-refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Technology fee maximum annual increase | Attorney’s Fees Attorney’s fees and costs Upon determination of prevailing party See Note 16 Cure Fee $1,000 per default Upon demand after default See Note 17 Technology Fee Technology charges from vendors that can increase by up to $50 per month or $600 per year Weekly every Monday See Note 18 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Quality standards re-audit fee plus travel and costs | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Relocation fee percentage of then-current initial fee | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Renewal fee | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Technology fee maximum monthly increase | Attorney’s Fees Attorney’s fees and costs Upon determination of prevailing party See Note 16 Cure Fee $1,000 per default Upon demand after default See Note 17 Technology Fee Technology charges from vendors that can increase by up to $50 per month or $600 per year Weekly every Monday See Note 18 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial training fee per additional trainee after first three | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Management fee current percentage of gross revenues plus costs | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial franchise fee | ITEM 5 INITIAL FEES Franchisees pay a $60,000 initial franchise fee in a lump sum when they sign the Franchise Agreement for their first Anchor Bar franchise. Franchisees that are granted the right to develop additional locations will pay a reduced initial franchise fee equal to 80% of the then-current initial franchise fee for each additional location. The initial franchise fee is not refundable. You will purchase approximately $5,000 of your initial inventory from our affiliate, Anchor Bar Distributing Company, LLC and up to $5,000 of nautically-themed décor items for your restaurant from us or our affiliate. These purchases are non-refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer fee new franchisee percentage of initial fee | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Late fee monthly percentage | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Quality standards audit fee plus travel and costs | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional training maximum fee per trainer per day plus travel | contribute to the cooperative all or a portion of the 1% of your revenues allocated to local advertising. Anchor Bar will not require that you contribute more than 1% of your revenues to the cooperative. Each participant in a local marketing cooperative (including franchisor-owned outlets) will have one vote per restaurant located in the marketing area. 3. We do not charge a separate fee for providing initial training to your first three persons who attend at the same time. We may charge a fee to provide initial training to additional or replacement personnel. 4. We may charge a fee for additional training we may require you and your personnel to attend in the future. If you request additional training and we agree to provide it, we will also charge this fee. This fee will not exceed $500 per trainer per day plus our travel expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Royalty percentage of gross revenues | ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Name of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Royalty Fee 5% of gross revenues Weekly every Monday See Note 1 Advertising Fee Up to 3% of gross revenues Weekly every Monday See Note 2 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Quality standards noncompliance additional fee | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Mystery shopper administrative fee percentage plus cost | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial inventory purchased from affiliate | ITEM 5 INITIAL FEES Franchisees pay a $60,000 initial franchise fee in a lump sum when they sign the Franchise Agreement for their first Anchor Bar franchise. Franchisees that are granted the right to develop additional locations will pay a reduced initial franchise fee equal to 80% of the then-current initial franchise fee for each additional location. The initial franchise fee is not refundable. You will purchase approximately $5,000 of your initial inventory from our affiliate, Anchor Bar Distributing Company, LLC and up to $5,000 of nautically-themed décor items for your restaurant from us or our affiliate. These purchases are non-refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional training current fee per trainer per day plus travel | Initial Training Fee $1,000 per additional trainee (after the first three trainees) Upon demand See Note 3 Additional Training Fee Our then-current fee; currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel expenses Upon demand See Note 4 Transfer Fee 50% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is a new franchisee; 25% of then-current initial franchise fee if buyer is an existing franchisee Before the transfer takes place See Note 5 Dishonored Payment Fee $100 per dishonored payment Upon demand See Note 6 Late Fee 2% per month When payment or report is overdue See Note 7 Audit Fee Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 8 Renewal Fee $3,000 Upon franchisee’s application to renew See Note 9 Mystery Shopper Fee Our cost plus a 5% administrative fee Upon demand See Note 10 Quality Assurance Audit Cost Cost of the audit Upon demand See Note 11 Quality Standards Control (QSC) Audit Fees $350 audit fee plus $500 fee if do not meet QSC standards; $350 re-audit fee; plus our travel expenses and costs Upon demand See Note 12 Relocation Fee 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee Upon demand See Note 13 Management Fee Then-current fee; currently 10% of gross revenues plus costs Weekly every Monday See Note 14 Indemnification Payment of our losses and costs Upon demand See Note 15 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Cure fee per default | Attorney’s Fees Attorney’s fees and costs Upon determination of prevailing party See Note 16 Cure Fee $1,000 per default Upon demand after default See Note 17 Technology Fee Technology charges from vendors that can increase by up to $50 per month or $600 per year Weekly every Monday See Note 18 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Advertising fund maximum percentage of gross revenues | ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Name of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Royalty Fee 5% of gross revenues Weekly every Monday See Note 1 Advertising Fee Up to 3% of gross revenues Weekly every Monday See Note 2 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
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The continuation of your territorial rights is not dependent on achievement of any certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency other than your compliance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
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You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Source NotesThe continuation of your territorial rights is not dependent on achievement of any certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency other than your compliance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
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12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 12 · View Source
The continuation of your territorial rights is not dependent on achievement of any certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency other than your compliance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 12 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Source NotesThe continuation of your territorial rights is not dependent on achievement of any certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency other than your compliance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
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