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Wienerschnitzel / Tastee Freez
WIENERSCHNITZEL is the world's largest quick service hot dog restaurant chain with over 350 locations selling 90 million hot dogs annually. Wienerschnitzel new franchise licenses are available in most areas of CA, OR, WA, AZ, NV, NM, UT and TX. Other Western states will be considered for development, if the prospective franchisee has a market development plan approved by Galardi Group Franchise. Other geographical areas in which Wienerschnitzel has an existing presence will be considered on a case by case basis.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1961
Franchising Since:
1965
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
371
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
371
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
370
99.7%
In 11 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
1
0.3%
In 1 Foreign Countries
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Total:
371
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
228
2. Texas
51
3. Arizona
14
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Illinois, Oregon, Washington
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$1MM
Cash Investment:
$100K
Total Investment:
$135K-1.2MM
Average Total Investment:
$668K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$32K
Average Franchise Fee:
$32K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
4%
Advertising Fee:
3-5%
Average Number of Employees:
1-3 Full-time, 15-30 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
20,000
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
48
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Videos
Additional Services:
Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Press Releases
