What was the lowest Gross Sales for a Gold Star Franchised G5 Outlet in 2024?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Table 1 - Gold Star Chili Franchised Traditional Outlets | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range | Number of Restaurants Meeting or Exceeding the Average | |||||||
| Tier Number | Average Gross Sales | Median Gross Sales | Low End | High End | Number | Percentage | ||
| of | Number | |||||||
| Stores | ||||||||
| Top | $ $1,592,551.41 | $1,497,802.33 | $1,285,629.03 | $1,928,629.03 | 5 | 41.7% | ||
| 25% 12 | ||||||||
| Top | $1,355,631.81 | $1,242,198.60 | $1,057,612.66 | $1,928,629.03 | 10 | 41.7% | ||
| 50% 24 | ||||||||
| Top | $1,207,778.82 | $1,119,733.62 | $779,464.33 | $1,928,398.90 | 12 | 33.3% | ||
| 75% 36 |
Some Outlets have sold this amount. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you'll sell as much.
At the end of 2024, there were 40 Franchised G5 Outlets. A Franchised G5 Outlet is a Franchised Traditional Outlet that has implemented the current published design standards of facility modifications and menu. All new Restaurants in the System are now required to be G5 Outlets. The facility design standards include new building signage, awnings, paint colors, and drive thru equipment with respect to the exterior and new furniture, cabinetry, paint colors, and graphics with respect to the interior. The menu (which has been implemented at all Gold Star locations) includes chili products, fresh burgers, gourmet fries and salads. The annualized sales data for the Franchised G5 Outlets is a subset of and included in the annualized sales data for all Franchised Traditional Outlets. The financial performance representations in Table 2 below are historical based on information from indicated subsets of the 40 Franchised G5 Outlets that were open for the full fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The entire set of 40 Franchised G5 Outlets experienced average Gross Sales of $1,152,691.02(with 15 outlets, or 37
Source: Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations (FDD pages 46–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the lowest gross sales for a Franchised G5 Outlet in 2024 was $528,997.30. This data is based on the performance of 40 Franchised G5 Outlets that were open for the entire fiscal year, from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The average gross sales for these outlets was $1,152,691.02, while the median gross sales was $1,093,273.54. It is important to note that 15 of these outlets, representing 37.5%, exceeded the average gross sales. The highest performing outlet in this group achieved gross sales of $1,928,398.90.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides a range of potential sales performance based on existing Gold Star G5 outlets. While the average and median sales figures offer a general benchmark, the range between the lowest and highest performers highlights the variability in sales that can occur. Factors such as location, management, and local market conditions can significantly impact an outlet's financial performance. The FDD emphasizes that individual results may differ, and there is no guarantee of achieving similar sales figures.
Gold Star also provides a breakdown of sales data by tier, categorizing outlets into quartiles based on their gross sales. This additional information allows potential franchisees to assess the sales performance of different segments within the G5 outlet network. However, it's crucial to remember that these figures are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Prospective franchisees should conduct their own due diligence, including market research and financial planning, to determine the potential viability of a Gold Star franchise in their desired location.
It is also important to note that the financial data provided by Gold Star is based on sales reports from franchisees and has not been audited or independently verified. While Gold Star states that substantiation of the data will be made available upon reasonable request, franchisees should be aware of the potential for inaccuracies or inconsistencies in the reported data. Therefore, it is advisable to seek professional financial advice and carefully review all available information before making a final investment decision.