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| Back Yard Burgers 1657 N. Shelby Oaks Dr., # 105 Memphis, TN 38134 |
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Business Description
BACK YARD BURGERS operates and franchises quick casual restaurants, serving 1/3 lb. gourmet hamburgers, boneless, skinless chicken fillet sandwiches, fresh lemonade, hand-dipped shakes and malts and other menu items. Our theme emphasizes charbroiled, fresh, great-tasting food as the customers would cook in their own back yard.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1988
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 8 Full-time, 22 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
BACK YARD BURGERS operates and franchises quick casual restaurants, serving 1/3 lb. gourmet hamburgers, boneless, skinless chicken fillet sandwiches, fresh lemonade, hand-dipped shakes and malts and other menu items. Our theme emphasizes charbroiled, fresh, great-tasting food as the customers would cook in their own back yard.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1988
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 86 | 66.7% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 43 | 33.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 129 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Arkansas | 12 |
| 2. North Carolina | 10 |
| 3. Tennessee | 32 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $300K |
| Cash Investment: | $200-300K |
| Total Investment: | $400K-1.2MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $717K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 2 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 1 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 3 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 30 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Corporate Headquarters | 8 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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