Big Boy Restaurants Int'l.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Family restaurant
Number of Locations: 124
Total Investment: $1.19M - 3.58M
Founded: 1936
Began Franchising: 1952
About Big Boy Restaurants Int'l.
In 1936, Bob Wian sold his DeSoto Roadster and used the money to buy a small hamburger stand in Glendale, California, naming it Bob's Pantry. A customer request inspired him to create the first double-decker hamburger, and another customer, a six-year-old boy who would often help sweep up the restaurant in exchange for a free hamburger, inspired him to name it the Big Boy. Franchising of Big Boy Restaurants began in 1952, and today the company is headquartered in Warren, Michigan.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2011 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $1,194,550 - $3,579,250
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
Operations
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At certified training store, at franchisee's location, via Intranet : Up to 8 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #440 (2012),
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