Fatburger
- Fatburger North America, Inc.
9606 South Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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(800) 315-3901
/
(310) 319-1860
- (310) 395-4530 (Fax)
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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
104 |
77.6% |
| Company-Owned Units |
30 |
22.4% |
| Total Operating Units |
134 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
95 |
100.0% |
In 7 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
95 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
39 |
| Nevada |
10 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Washington
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
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 |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
N/A |
Training
| On-Site |
7-10 Days |
| Certified Training Centers |
8 Weeks |
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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% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
16-40 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,800-2,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
5 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
3 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
5 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
15/10/10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
N/A |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
8 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
No |
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