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At a Glance
Products & Services: Frozen custard, steakburgers, hot dogs
Number of Locations: 52
Total Investment: $395.5K - 835K
Founded: 2002
Began Franchising: 2004
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $395,500 - $835,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $850,000
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
Operations
75% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30. Absentee ownership of franchise is 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: 5 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Other marketing support: Promotions