Business Description

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:  1980

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	67	70.5%
Company-Owned Units:	28	29.5%
Total Operating Units:	95	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 30% Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 95 100% In 7 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 95 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	39
2. Nevada	10

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1.25MM
Cash Investment:	$750K+
Total Investment:	$500K-1.0MM
Average Total Investment:	$750K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$40K
Average Franchise Fee:	$40K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 16-40 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,800-2,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15/10/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	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
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Certified Training Centers	8 Weeks
2. On-Site	7-10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Fatburger.