#143
At a Glance
Products & Services: Hot dogs, hamburgers, seafood, chicken, cheesesteaks
Number of Locations: 272
Total Investment: $276.36K - 1.04M
Founded: 1916
Began Franchising: 1988
Public Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 243 | 1 | 23 | 5 |
| 2010 | 231 | 0 | 17 | 5 |
| 2009 | 226 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| 2008 | 208 | 0 | 21 | 6 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $276,360 - $1,040,360
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $200,000
Operations
60% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 14. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (65% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At franchisee's location: 5-10 days. At corporate training location : 3 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising,