- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$82K - $2M
- Units as of 2024
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208 7.2% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Nathan's Famous
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1988 (36 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 210 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
# of Units | 208 (as of 2024) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Nathan's Famous franchise.
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
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$15,000 - $30,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$82,200 - $2,032,610 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$500,000 - $1,000,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$250,000 - $500,000 |
Royalty Fee
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5.5% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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2.5% |
Term of Agreement
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5-10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 39-67 hours |
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Classroom Training | 48-51 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 14 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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