Cordova franchise fees for 2026:
Minimum Cash Investment: $40,000
Total Investment: $94,000 - $263,500
Minimum Net Worth: $175,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $40,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $30,000, for 2nd, $23,000
for 3rd, $20,000 for 4th or more
Royalty: 10% of Gross Revenue
Ad Fee: presently 0
Other Fees: Tech fee currently 350/month
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: 0/10
Item 19: Yes
SBA Registry: No
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: Cordova is designed to operate as a passive or
semi-passive business opportunity through the use of standardized
systems, operational procedures, technology-driven management
tools, and centralized support structures. Franchisees are provided
with established workflows, training resources, and operational
guidance that reduce the need for constant day-to-day hands-on
management. Many administrative, marketing, and support functions
can be streamlined through centralized systems, allowing owners to
focus primarily on oversight, business development, and performance
monitoring rather than direct operational involvement.
The business model is structured to support delegation and scalable
management. Franchise owners have the ability to hire and oversee
managers, staff, or third-party service providers who can handle
daily operations while the owner maintains strategic supervision.
Technology platforms, reporting systems, and automation tools
further support efficient business management by simplifying
scheduling, communication, customer management, and operational
tracking.
While franchisees are encouraged to remain engaged in the growth
and direction of their business, the opportunity is intentionally
designed to provide flexibility and reduced operational burden
compared to fully owner-operated businesses. This structure allows
owners to pursue a balance between active involvement and passive
investment participation, depending on their personal management
preferences and growth objectives.
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes(10% discount off of the Initial Franchise Fee
for your first Franchise Agreement)
Yes. Cordova is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.
No. Cordova is not a home based franchise opportunity.
Click here to find out how much Cordova franchisees make. Cordova offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.
No. Cordova is not a master franchise opportunity.
Yes. Cordova franchise does offer a veteran discount.
Yes. Cordova franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.
No. Cordova franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.
No. Cordova franchise is not looking for International franchisees.
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