Agapé^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Agapé?

Agapé is a franchise in the fast-casual restaurant category offering authorized menu items including Mediterranean cuisine. The operational model is a brick-and-mortar restaurant operated at an approved single location, with take-out and delivery options and the ability to develop multiple units under a Multi-Unit Development Agreement. The System’s core service bundle centers on the restaurant and includes distinctive products, signage, interior and exterior design, recipes and preparation techniques, operational procedures, technology systems, training, and the menu.

Agapé Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's most notable strength is a clean legal profile - zero disclosed lawsuits, no government penalties and no franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements - while its biggest risk is being early-stage with zero franchised units and no franchised-unit history, leaving unit economics and resale prospects unproven.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits and no government penalties or enforcement actions - well below what's typical in Food & Beverage. This gives you a clean legal and regulatory profile to start from, reducing the chance of legacy compliance problems that can complicate an early franchise rollout.

Zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements - well below typical for Food & Beverage. That signals an absence of formal disputes on record, which simplifies legal risk assessment when you evaluate the opportunity.

Manager-required equity percentage is 0% - well below what's typical in Food & Beverage. You retain flexibility to structure manager ownership and compensation without a franchisor-mandated equity requirement.

Cons

Zero franchised units - well below what's typical in Food & Beverage. The system is early-stage, so you will have few or no existing franchisees to speak with during due diligence.

No recorded franchised-unit history (terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions all at zero) - well below typical for Food & Beverage. There is little operational track record to validate unit economics, staffing needs, or renewal behavior, which makes projecting profitability and resale value harder.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Agapé reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Agapé grants a site-specific, non-exclusive Designated Territory protected from other Agapé franchised openings during the term, contingent on meeting performance quotas and site-specific obligations. The franchisor retains e-commerce/alternative distribution rights, may develop nearby units without a right of first refusal, and requires approval for franchisee relocation.

Training & Support

77/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 80-hour training curriculum designed to prepare owners and operational staff for launch, with 0 trainees included in the initial franchise fee. The program includes on-site launch assistance for operational readiness, with travel and lodging expenses and any additional on-site support fees paid by the franchisee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Agapé Franchise?

Opening an Agapé franchise requires a total initial investment of $472,500 to $577,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$472,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$577,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$39,500

Real Estate$211,500

Equipment & Assets$191,500

Reserves$10,000

Training$3,000

Other$17,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$39,500

Real Estate$246,000

Equipment & Assets$223,000

Reserves$30,000

Training$4,500

Other$34,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agapé a good franchise to own?

Whether Agapé is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Agapé operates 5 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 77/100. Financial performance data from Item 19 is being compiled. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is an Agapé franchise worth the investment?

The value of an Agapé franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $472,500 to $577,000. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with an Agapé franchise?

Break-even timelines for Agapé franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Agapé a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Agapé operates 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned locations. Agapé currently operates as a predominantly company-owned system, though franchise opportunities are being offered through the FDD.

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