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Created: 2025-07-19 06:41:20 UTC

Based on your parameters, here are recommended QSR franchises for SoCal (LA/OC):

X. Toastique: Health-focused toast/juice/coffee, emerging with 2025 LA expansions. CAPEX $370K-$846K, 1200-1400 sq ft, pickup-friendly, scalable to high profits.

X. Pepper Lunch: Japanese sizzling plates, emerging US brand. CAPEX $714K-$1.5M, mid-complexity, delivery-oriented.

X. Halal Guys: Middle Eastern platters, whitespace in SoCal. CAPEX $461K-$1.3M, 1000-2000 sq ft, pickup/delivery focus.

X. Dave's Hot Chicken: Spicy chicken, rapid growth. CAPEX $620K-$1.96M, limited seating, brandable.

Research FDDs for details; potential for $500K+ net profit with multi-unit scaling.


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