Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille
At a Glance
Products & Services: Full-service restaurant
Number of Locations: 12
Total Investment: $417.15K - 955.5K
Founded: 1972
Began Franchising: 1999
About Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille
Started in San Francisco in 1972, Hamburger Mary's serves homestyle meals prepared using fresh and healthy ingredients, including low-fat beef, farm-fresh chicken and turkey, and salads, as well as desserts including carrot cake, snicker's pie and cheesecake. The restaurants include a full bar and a kids' menu.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $417,150 - $955,500
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
Operations
8% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
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