Wild Bill's Soda^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2026

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What Is Wild Bill's Soda?

Wild Bill's Soda is a mobile beverage franchise specializing in tap-served craft beverages and canned beverages for on-site consumption. Franchisees operate from Wild Bill's Soda branded mobile stands at third-party venues and events (e.g., fairs, festivals, carnivals) authorized by the franchisor within a designated operating territory. Primary revenue streams include sales of beverages and branded merchandise such as collectible mugs.

Wild Bill's Soda Franchise: Pros and Cons

A Territory Protection Score of 51, in the top quarter for Food and Beverage, provides stronger-than-typical local exclusivity and a more defensible market, but the franchise requires a steep $43,500 initial fee (top 5% in the sector) and the franchisor cannot sell product in retail, limiting ancillary revenue.

Pros

Territory Protection Score of 51 is in the top quarter for Food & Beverage, giving you stronger-than-typical territory protection and a more defensible local market.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee judgments or settlements, zero government penalties, and zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions - all well below typical - point to a cleaner-than-typical legal and compliance profile, meaning fewer litigation distractions and lower expected legal costs.

Zero outlet non-renewals and zero signed-but-not-open units (both bottom 5%) suggest current operators are choosing to stay in the system and there’s no backlog of openings, which signals operational stability.

Cons

An initial franchise fee of $43,500 is in the top 5% for Food & Beverage, meaning your upfront cash requirement is well above what’s common in the sector.

The franchisor cannot sell product in retail - an unusual absence (most Food & Beverage franchisors do sell in retail) - which limits ancillary revenue channels and reduces brand exposure compared with typical competitors.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Wild Bill's Soda reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

51/100

Good

Wild Bill's Soda grants a protected Operating Territory (typically about 2,000,000 people) to develop and operate one unit with site-specific rights and market-density delineation. Territory rights are contingent on meeting performance contingencies, and the franchisor retains the right to develop nearby units and sell through alternative distribution channels, including e-commerce.

Training & Support

34/100

NORMAL

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Franchisee Stability

46/100

NORMAL

Wild Bill's Soda receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 8.57% is well above the typical Food & Beverage franchise (around 5.6%), placing the system toward the high end of the industry range. Out of 3 total exits, ceased operations dominated with 2, alongside 1 franchisor buyback and no terminations or non-renewals.

The dominance of ceased operations suggests location-level economics: operators chose to close underperforming sites rather than exits driven by franchisor enforcement, and this often reflects weak local sales or site-selection challenges. This is built on a compact track record (roughly 35 franchisees averaged across three years); continued retention as the system grows would solidify the picture. Ask the franchisor and recent operators about the closed locations' sales history and the reasons for closure. For prospective franchisees, retention is in line with industry peers.

Unit Growth Analysis

Wild Bill's Soda added nine net units - roughly a 60% increase since 2023, bringing the system to 24 locations. This is a "Rocket Ship" case: the concept has validated but the recent volatility (+14.3% YoY) and four company-owned outlets suggest the franchisor may still be sorting operations and territory management, so a new owner should expect opportunity alongside execution risk and must confirm support, supply stability, and market protections before signing.

How Much Do Wild Bill's Soda Franchise Owners Make?

Wild Bill's Soda franchise locations reported average gross sales of $353,123 and median gross sales of $249,467 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$353,123

Median Gross Sales:

$249,467

High Gross Sales:

$938,324

Low Gross Sales:

$69,274

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

33.3%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: For the 2025 Calendar Year the Item 19 dataset separates 12 Operational Franchise Outlets and 4 Company Owned Outlets. The 12 Operational Franchise Outlets had an average gross sales per outlet of $353,123 and a median of $249,467; company‑owned outlets (4 outlets) reported total gross sales by outlet of $659,201 (California), $387,385 (New Jersey), $118,767 (Oregon) and $86,419 (Texas). The franchise sample is therefore smaller and shows a wider spread (high $938,324; low $69,274) than the company‑owned sample, which is concentrated in fewer outlets.

Performance Variability Analysis: Performance across outlets is highly skewed: the top four franchise outlets (938,324; 827,811; 426,391; 387,222) account for a disproportionate share of total franchise gross sales while half of outlets are below the mean. Only about 33.3% (4 of 12) of franchise outlets met or exceeded the mean gross sales. Event-level data (Table B) shows strong size effects: average gross sales per event rise sharply with event size (e.g., average per event $2,685 for events <5,000 vs $138,005 for events >100,000), which explains much of outlet-level variance. Seasonality is evident in event counts (Table C) with peaks in June (27 events), August (28) and October (28), indicating revenue concentration in warmer/special-event months.

Data Scope and Limitations: The Item 19 disclosure is historical, limited in sample size, and explicitly not audited (the document states the analysis has not been audited and was not prepared in accordance with GAAP). New Franchise Outlets were excluded from some franchise analyses because they lacked a full year of data. No cost of goods sold or net income figures are provided in Item 19, so profitability and margin analysis cannot be calculated from the provided tables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wild Bill's Soda a good franchise to own?

Whether Wild Bill's Soda is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2026 FDD: Wild Bill's Soda operates 24 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 34/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

What is the failure rate of Wild Bill's Soda franchises?

In the 2026 FDD, Wild Bill's Soda reported 1 terminated franchises and 0 non-renewals out of 24 total locations. Franchise closures can result from many factors including market conditions, operator decisions, lease expirations, and franchisor enforcement actions. The FDD's Item 20 provides the most detailed unit turnover data.

How long does it take to break even with a Wild Bill's Soda franchise?

Break-even timelines for Wild Bill's Soda franchises are not disclosed in the 2026 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 Wild Bill's Soda a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2026 FDD, Wild Bill's Soda operates 20 franchised locations and 4 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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