Big Boy Restaurant & Bakery

  • Big Boy Restaurants International LLC
4199 Marcy
Warren, MI 48091
  • (800) 837-3003 / (586) 759-6000
  • (586) 757-4737 (Fax)

Full-service family restaurant with over 60 years of success. BIG BOY'S comprehensive menu features a daily breakfast and fruit buffet, soup, salad and fruit bar, in-store bakery and award-winning desserts, in addition to traditional favorites. Industry leader in managed profitability.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1936

Franchising Since: 1952

Operating Units

Franchised Units 131 53.0%
Company-Owned Units 116 47.0%
Total Operating Units 247 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 348 77.7% In 17 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 100 22.3% In 18 Foreign Countries
Total 448 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Michigan 142
Ohio 102
Kentucky 25

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 165
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

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing Included
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control Included
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

In-Unit 6-8 Weeks
Corporate Headquarters 1-2 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $750K
Cash Investment $450-600K
Total Investment $600-3,000K
Average Total Investment $1.8MM

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $40K
Average Franchise Fee $40K
On-Going Royalty 3%
Average Royalty 3%
Advertising Fee 3%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 10
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 25
Space Needs (in square feet) 5,200
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 5
Specific Industry Experience 4
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 20
Term of Renewal Period N/A
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 1 year
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 7
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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