Twisted Egg Shack

Twisted Egg Shack currently estimates the total investment at $410,500 to $657,000, depending on the development scenario. The lower scenario includes a $40,000 franchise fee, while the higher scenario includes an $80,000 fee. The difference is largely driven by improvements, equipment, real-estate deposits and working capital.

The franchisor specifically highlights the potential for lower development costs when franchisees use second-generation restaurant spaces that already have suitable infrastructure, including a hood and walk-in cooler/freezer. It says such locations can potentially open for less than $310,000 in certain circumstances, although this should not be confused with the full published investment estimate.

Prospective Twisted Egg Shack franchisees are expected to have more than $250,000 in liquid assets and a minimum collective net worth of $700,000. The franchisor defines liquidity as cash or another asset that can be converted into cash within ten business days.

The company also requires investors to personally guarantee obligations under the franchise agreement and to pass background and creditworthiness checks. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service and the brand.

The current available franchise information indicates a 6% royalty fee on gross sales. I could not verify a separate marketing or advertising percentage from the brand’s current public franchise materials, so prospective franchisees should consult the current FDD for the complete fee schedule.

For a published franchise profile, I would therefore avoid inventing a marketing fee and simply state “Marketing fee: Not publicly disclosed” until the current FDD confirms the figure.

There is currently no official average annual revenue or AUV figure publicly disclosed by Twisted Egg Shack. This is particularly relevant because the brand is still young and has only recently begun building its franchised network. Its current public franchise materials focus on investment, operating model and growth opportunities rather than publishing an Item 19-style revenue figure.

Consequently, prospective franchisees should not treat the brand’s investment projections or statements about potential returns as revenue guarantees. The current FDD should be reviewed to determine whether the franchisor has made a financial performance representation.

Twisted Egg Shack is pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy despite being a young franchise system. Its official location directory currently shows two operating restaurants and several locations in development, while an August 2026 area-development agreement with 1836 Brands covers more than 60 planned Texas restaurants.

The first Texas development locations under that agreement are planned for the League City and Cypress areas of the Houston metropolitan market. This makes Texas a particularly important growth market for the brand, although the 60-plus figure represents a development commitment rather than restaurants already open.