Mud Franchising
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $50,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $131,797 – $333,847 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 5% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | NC |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Mud Franchising, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-02-27 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 32 (Item 20, p.53) |
| Brand website | https://WWW.FTC.GOV |
About Mud Franchising
From November 2015 until April 2020, we offered franchises for Mud Facial Bar, a distinctive spa concept offering facials, related beauty services, and related retail products under the name “Mud”; during such time, we sold 7 Mud Facial Bar franchises. CYDF Facial Bars operate under the name “Clean… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 1 | 23 |
| 2024 | 26 | 1 | 27 |
| 2025 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
Source: Item 20, p.53 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 1 (Item 20, p.55 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 2 (Item 20, p.54 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 1 (Item 3, p.10 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.10 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Make-Up Designory v. Mud Franchising, LLC (2017) alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition. The case was dismissed with prejudice in 2017, and the 'MUD' trademark application was abandoned. (Item 3, p.10 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Average revenue | $301,291 (Item 19, p.51 of the FDD) |
| Median revenue | $293,933 (Item 19, p.52 of the FDD) |
| Revenue range | $100,449 – $595,387 (Item 19, p.52 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.43 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.43 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 6 months (Item 11, p.25 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory and may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels controlled by the franchisor. (Item 12, p.39 of the FDD)
Training: However, any attendance at any additional training courses, programs or events, or any annual franchise owner meetings, will not be required for more than 5 days during a calendar year. (Item 11, p.24 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Additional training as required
- Operational advice and guidance on standards
- Access to Operations Manual
- Use of Marks and copyrighted materials
- Administration of Marketing Fund
Source: Item 11, p.24 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | High Point, NC (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 11 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 6 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | Krishna Chicago, LLC (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 5 years (Item 17, p.44 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 5 years (Item 17, p.44 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 2% of gross sales (Item 6, p.11 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.53 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 6 (Item 20, p.56 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Mud Franchising directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with Mud Franchising
Put Mud Franchising on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.