#47
At a Glance
Products & Services: Hamburgers
Number of Locations: 1,279
Total Investment: $690K - 1.53M
Founded: 1945
Began Franchising: 1984
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 684 | 1 | 169 | 425 |
| 2010 | 671 | 0 | 138 | 424 |
| 2009 | 658 | 0 | 121 | 416 |
| 2008 | 648 | 0 | 115 | 408 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Southwest, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Southwest, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $690,000 - $1,533,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,000,000
Liquid Cash Available: $300,000
Operations
100% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed..| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at franchisee's location. 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,