Cheeburger Cheeburger

Full-service restaurant
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Initial investment
$175K - $475K
Units as of 2016
45 Decrease

Company Overview

The first Cheeburger Cheeburger, named for a Saturday Night Live sketch, opened on Sanibel Island in Florida, in 1986. The company began franchising its 50's-style diners five years later. The menu offers customizable hamburgers, french fries, salads and milk shakes.

About Cheeburger Cheeburger

Industry Food
Related Categories Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants, Burger Restaurants
Founded 1986
Leadership Bruce Zicari, CEO
Corporate Address 11595 Kelly Rd., #208
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Social Facebook, Twitter

Business Overview

Franchising Since 1991 (33 years)
# of Units 45 (as of 2016)

Information for Franchisees

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Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$24,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$175,000 - $475,000
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$250,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$250,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
50% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
5%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
1%
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022