Fuddruckers
At a Glance
Products & Services: Upscale hamburger restaurant
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $740K - 1.5M
Founded: 1980
Began Franchising: 1983
Private Owned
About Fuddruckers
With a '50s and '60s rock 'n' roll theme, Fuddruckers opened in 1980 in San Antonio, Texas, and started franchising three years later. Fuddruckers operates and franchises more than 200 restaurants in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Middle East. Restaurants serve freshly ground hamburgers from on-premise butcher shops and freshly baked goods from in-store bakeries.Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $740,000 - $1,500,000
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $550,000
Operations
53% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: 6-week training program
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Regional advertising,