The Counter Burger Franchise Information

Not Ranked

Initial Investment

LOW: $786,000

HIGH: $2,355,250

Change in Units

+4.9% +2 UNITS (1 Year)

+7.3% +3 UNITS (3 Years)

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Company Profile

Founded

2003

Franchising Since

2005 (11 Years)

Corporate Address

8571 Higuera St. Culver City, CA 90232

CEO

Jeff Weinstein

About The Counter Burger

The Counter first opened in 2003 and began franchising in 2005. At each restaurant, customers receive a clipboard with a list of ingredients to choose from in order to build a customized burger. Sandwiches, sides and desserts are included on the menu as well, along with fountain drinks and a selection of beers and wines.

Financials

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

$786,000 - $2,355,250

Net-worth Requirement

$1,500,000

Liquid Cash Requirement

$300,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

$50,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Financing Options

The Counter Burger has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following:  franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory

Veteran Incentives
  $10,000 off franchise fee

Franchise 500® Rank History

2013 - 361
2014 - 363

* Not all years were ranked

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Operations & Franchisor Support

Training Onsite: 2 weeks

Training at headquarters: 4 weeks

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Internet

Security

Field Operations

Marketing Support

Regional Media

National Media

Absentee Ownership Allowed

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Updated: September 19th, 2016

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Initial Investment

Change in Units

Promoted Opportunities

Company Profile

Founded

Franchising Since

Corporate Address

CEO

About The Counter Burger

Financials

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

Net-worth Requirement

Liquid Cash Requirement

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Financing Options

Franchise 500® Rank History

Units (Locations)

Operations & Franchisor Support

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