Your Compare List
Selection Count

Find a Franchise











Industries
Automotive
Baked Goods
Beauty-Related
Building & Construction
Business-Related
Child-Related
Clothing & Accessories
Computer & Internet
Home Related
Education-Related
Fast Food Restaurants
Frozen Desserts
Health & Fitness
Lodging
Maintenance Services
Party-Related
Personnel Services
Pet Products/Services
Photography
Printing
Publications
Real Estate
Restaurants (Sit-Down)
Retail Food
Retail Stores
Security-Related
Services
Sports & Recreation
Travel
Video
Franchise Picks
Newsletter Sign Up
Fatburger
 

The classic hamburger stand, serving cooked-to-order burgers at an open grill since 1952. Also serving grilled chicken-breast sandwiches, freshly made onion rings and real milkshakes in a fun environment with a unique R & B jukebox.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1952

Franchising Since:

  1991

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:104 77.6%  
Company-Owned Units:30 22.4%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:134 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:95 100% In 7 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:95 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California39
2. Nevada10

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$1.25MM
Cash Investment:$750K+
Total Investment:$520-1,000K
Average Total Investment:$760K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$40K
Average Franchise Fee:$40K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   16-40 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,800-2,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:30
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 

Training:

1. Certified Training Centers8 Weeks
2. On-Site7-10 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:30%
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:15/10/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   8
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
 
 
© 2012 World Franchising Network. All Rights Reserved.
Supported by WorldFranchising
Developed by Alex Mavrin