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| Nathan's Famous 1400 Old Country Rd., # 400 Westbury, NY 11590 |
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Business Description
Fast-food restaurant, featuring premium-quality, all beef hot dogs, fresh-cut fries, plus a large variety of menu items - 9 prototypes, ranging from carts, counter modules, food courts and full-service restaurants. Franchise license and area development opportunities available worldwide.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1916
Franchising Since: 1979
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 6-7 Full-time, 10-15 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 500-2,500
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Fast-food restaurant, featuring premium-quality, all beef hot dogs, fresh-cut fries, plus a large variety of menu items - 9 prototypes, ranging from carts, counter modules, food courts and full-service restaurants. Franchise license and area development opportunities available worldwide.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1916
Franchising Since: 1979
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 165 | 94.8% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 9 | 5.2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 174 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Florida | 17 |
| 2. New Jersey | 19 |
| 3. New York | 27 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $400K |
| Cash Investment: | $50-250K |
| Total Investment: | $50-550K |
| Average Total Investment: | $300K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $15-30K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $22K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4.5% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2.5% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 500-2,500
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 2 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 15 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 42 | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Long Island, NY and in Store | 2-4 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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