Risk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$66,372 - $229,000
Franchise Fee
$27,500
Total US Locations
80
Business Summary
Totally Nutz Businesses sell fresh roasted cinnamon glazed nuts and related products. Totally Nutz Businesses operate from mobile self-contained units and non-traditional fixed location kiosks, and can also be opened in retail locations. These businesses typically sell their products at various venues, events, and mall locations.
Corporate History
Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC was formed as a Utah limited liability company on May 6, 2014. It began offering Totally Nutz franchises on August 22, 2014. The franchisor's affiliate, Totally Nutz, LLC, has operated businesses similar to the Totally Nutz Businesses since 1990 and holds the license to use the brand's know-how, recipes, trademarks, and other intellectual property. Another affiliate, German Nut Roasters, Inc., is the approved supplier of nut roasting equipment and packaging.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$66,372 - $229,000
Franchise Fee (Low)
$27,500
Franchise Fee (High)
$69,900
Royalty %
6%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$37,147
Equipment Costs (High)
$94,000
Working Capital
$3,000
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC received an unqualified opinion on its financial statements, indicating they present fairly in all material respects. However, the company reported a net loss of $45,774 in 2024, a decrease from a net income of $20,712 in 2023 and $179,324 in 2022. Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $218,443 in 2023 to $120,040 in 2024. The company also recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,917 in 2024, compared to zero in prior years. Related party payables of $16,280 are due on demand without interest.
Financing Details
Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. The franchisor also does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations of the franchisee.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
80
Franchised Units
60
Corporate Units
20
Avg Square Footage
150
Franchising Since
2014
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC has no litigation to report in Item 3 of the FDD. There are no pending or resolved lawsuits involving the franchisor or its management that are required to be disclosed.
Bankruptcy History
Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC reports no bankruptcy history for itself or its executive officers that is required to be disclosed in Item 4 of the FDD.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew, Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC franchisees must provide written notice of intent to renew between 180 and 270 days before the agreement expires. They must have fully complied with all terms of the current Franchise Agreement, including timely payment of all fees and not having received more than three breach notices. Franchisees must also upgrade, remodel, or refurbish their store and equipment to meet current brand standards, sign a general release of claims against the franchisor and its affiliates, and pay a successor franchise fee equal to 20% of the then-current initial franchise fee. Additionally, they must sign the franchisor's then-current franchise agreement and related documents, which may include materially different terms and conditions such as higher royalty and brand building fund contributions.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC provides several forms of assistance to its franchisees. Before opening, the franchisor offers help with site selection and lease review for fixed locations, advice on construction, specifications for necessary start-up items and inventory, and access to its confidential Brand Standards Manual. The franchisor also provides an initial training program for up to two individuals at no charge at its corporate training center in St. George, Utah, or another designated location. After opening, Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC provides reasonable numbers of samples of new advertising and promotional materials upon request, as well as consultation by telephone, fax, or email. The franchisor may also provide additional training for newly-hired personnel, refresher courses, or remedial training if operational deficiencies are identified, which may incur additional fees. Optional assistance includes modifying the System, periodic on-site visits, administering the Brand Building Fund, and holding national or regional conferences.
Initial Training Hours
33
Training Location
Corporate Office in St. George, Utah or other approved location
Ongoing Support
Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC provides ongoing support to its franchisees after they open. This includes providing reasonable quantities of new advertising and promotional materials upon request, as well as a reasonable amount of consultation via telephone, fax, or email. The franchisor also offers additional training or assistance, which may incur fees, for newly-hired personnel or if deemed necessary for operational improvements. Franchisees are allowed to continue using confidential materials, including the Brand Standards Manual and trademarks. Optionally, Totally Nutz Franchise, LLC may modify or update its System, conduct periodic visits to the business for assistance, administer the Brand Building Fund for marketing purposes, and hold national or regional conferences for franchisees.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Totally Nutz is seeking individuals who will actively manage their franchised business. For entity franchisees, this means a natural person with at least a 25% ownership and voting power must serve as a Managing Owner. Totally Nutz franchisees, or their Managing Owners, must successfully complete an initial training program provided by the franchisor. They will also need to appoint a Designated Manager for each Totally Nutz Business they operate, who may be required to complete training. The ideal candidate will be hands-on in the daily operations, whether running mobile units at events or fixed-location kiosks.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Hybrid
Owner Participation
Hands-On
Territory Type
Non-Exclusive
Territory Size Requirements
Totally Nutz does not offer exclusive territories. For mobile Totally Nutz businesses, the territory is event-based. Franchisees can operate at any event that has not been designated as a "Protected Event" by another Totally Nutz franchisee. A Protected Event is an event where a franchisee has a contract, has previously operated, posts required information on the internal system, receives approval from Totally Nutz, and continues to operate there. For fixed-location Totally Nutz businesses, franchisees operate at a specific approved site but do not receive any territorial exclusivity around that location. Totally Nutz franchisees should expect potential competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or alternative distribution channels.
Staffing Notes
Totally Nutz requires that each franchise be managed by the franchisee themselves, or if the franchisee is an entity, by a managing owner with at least a 25% ownership interest and voting power. Totally Nutz allows for the appointment of a designated manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of each Totally Nutz business, with one designated manager required per business unit. The franchisee or managing owner, and any designated manager, must successfully complete Totally Nutz's initial training program. If a designated manager is replaced or added, Totally Nutz may require the new manager to complete the initial training. All designated managers and non-equity officers of an entity franchisee must sign a System Protection Agreement. Additionally, any employees, independent contractors, agents, or representatives who have access to Totally Nutz's confidential information must sign a Confidentiality Agreement. Totally Nutz also offers initial training for up to two individuals at no charge, with additional attendees incurring a fee.