Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Fatburger | Burger King | |
| Investment | 498100 - 850600 | 333100 - 3398600 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 4.50% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | 4% |
| Year Founded | 1952 | 1954 |
| Year Franchised | 1990 | 1961 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Fatburger | Burger King | |
| Experience | * Net Worth: $1,500,000.00 * Liquidity: $500,000.00 * For multi-unit deals, must meet all FCCR and capital requirements * Financial resources to support the business with debt/equity when necessary * Ability to develop additional restaurants (if required) * Excellent personal/professional and financial references * Clear credit and criminal background checks * Leadership standing in the community through participation with civic organizations * Understands the --business of running the business-- * Sound business management skills * Mid-level entrepreneur spirit * Demonstrates leadership skills * Ability to manage and direct human resources under a proven system * Has an understanding of how to develop leadership skills on his/her team * Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity * Customer focused and responsive to customer needs * Possesses a strong decision-making ability * Effective communication skills * Ability to follow directions * Has a passion and enthusiasm for the business * Interested in working in a fast-paced and highly charged industry * Possesses a drive and desire to succeed | Industry experience General business experience Marketing skills |
Financing Options |
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| Fatburger | Burger King | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Fatburger | Burger King | |
| Training | -Proper training is absolutely essential for maintaining a successful operation while maintaining the consistency and integrity of the Fatburger operation and brand. To that end, Fatburger sets rigorous standards for staff development. -Fatburger provides its franchisees with a detailed and comprehensive curriculum outlining how to operate their Fatburger business. Franchisees will receive thorough instructions in: Restaurant OperationsRestaurant ManagementSafety and HealthLocal Store MarketingSite Selection -Every franchisee receives a set of Fatburger manuals containing the entire training program. These can be kept on hand for reference to direct your daily operations. They provide quick and convenient information -- answering franchisees questions regarding all operating procedures. -Following the development of the new site, Fatburger assists franchisees in planning their grand opening. When franchisees open their doors, the Fatburger corporate operations team will be there to make sure the grand opening is a successful one. | Before the opening of the Restaurant, franchisees must successfully complete the franchisor's training program. The training program is held in Miami, Florida or other locations specified by the franchisor. In-Restaurant Training will be held in various Restaurant locations that have been authorized as Training Restaurants. The franchisor may require additional training programs for individual Owner/Operators or Managing Directors to implement current operations, standards, and procedures and to facilitate the growth and changes of the franchisee. The franchisor also makes available and sometimes requires periodic workshops and seminars for managers, which include management courses and updating of operational skills. The franchisor will provide Pre-opening and Restaurant opening assistance as it deems appropriate. The franchisor also provides continuing operations training programs, which franchisees (as an Operating Partner, Managing Director, Director of Operations, or Managing Owner, as applicable) may be required to attend. For certain training courses, franchisees must pay a course or materials fee to the franchisor or third parties. The franchisor may make changes and revisions to the training program, locations or materials at any time. |
| Support | When franchisees join the Fatburger family, they receive the support provided by an organization committed to their success. Fatburger franchisees will also benefit from the experience of a professional management team. Fatburger has developed an effective, systematic process to get our franchisees up and running quickly. That includes architecture and design support, operational support, purchasing support, equipment selection support, training and recruitment support, advertising and marketing support, and real estate support. | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
| Marketing | -No business can be successful without creative advertising and an intelligent marketing plan. To continually attract a diverse customer base, Fatburger advertising must react faster, be more daring, more innovative, and more focused on the specific community in which each location is situated. Fatburger's past experience has shown this is the only proven method to stay ahead of the competition. -Fatburger's flair for creative advertising and marketing sets us apart from other restaurants. The distinctive history, the L.A. roots, the world famous cooked-to-order burger, and the look and sound of the restaurants, all provide great opportunities for innovative marketing. | Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising |
| Operations | ||
Expansion Plans |
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| Fatburger | Burger King | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
| International Expansion | Africa, Asia, Canada, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Western Europe, |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Fatburger | 6% |
| Burger King | 4.50% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Fatburger | 2% |
| Burger King | 4% |
| Year Founded | |
| Fatburger | 1952 |
| Burger King | 1954 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Fatburger | 1990 |
| Burger King | 1961 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Fatburger | 5 Year |
| Burger King | 20 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | $50K |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Fatburger | * Net Worth: $1,500,000.00 * Liquidity: $500,000.00 * For multi-unit deals, must meet all FCCR and capital requirements * Financial resources to support the business with debt/equity when necessary * Ability to develop additional restaurants (if required) * Excellent personal/professional and financial references * Clear credit and criminal background checks * Leadership standing in the community through participation with civic organizations * Understands the --business of running the business-- * Sound business management skills * Mid-level entrepreneur spirit * Demonstrates leadership skills * Ability to manage and direct human resources under a proven system * Has an understanding of how to develop leadership skills on his/her team * Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity * Customer focused and responsive to customer needs * Possesses a strong decision-making ability * Effective communication skills * Ability to follow directions * Has a passion and enthusiasm for the business * Interested in working in a fast-paced and highly charged industry * Possesses a drive and desire to succeed |
| Burger King | Industry experience General business experience Marketing skills |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | |
| Equipment | |
| Fatburger} | |
| Burger King | |
| Inventory | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | |
| Receivables | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | |
| Payroll | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Fatburger | -Proper training is absolutely essential for maintaining a successful operation while maintaining the consistency and integrity of the Fatburger operation and brand. To that end, Fatburger sets rigorous standards for staff development. -Fatburger provides its franchisees with a detailed and comprehensive curriculum outlining how to operate their Fatburger business. Franchisees will receive thorough instructions in: Restaurant OperationsRestaurant ManagementSafety and HealthLocal Store MarketingSite Selection -Every franchisee receives a set of Fatburger manuals containing the entire training program. These can be kept on hand for reference to direct your daily operations. They provide quick and convenient information -- answering franchisees questions regarding all operating procedures. -Following the development of the new site, Fatburger assists franchisees in planning their grand opening. When franchisees open their doors, the Fatburger corporate operations team will be there to make sure the grand opening is a successful one. |
| Burger King | Before the opening of the Restaurant, franchisees must successfully complete the franchisor's training program. The training program is held in Miami, Florida or other locations specified by the franchisor. In-Restaurant Training will be held in various Restaurant locations that have been authorized as Training Restaurants. The franchisor may require additional training programs for individual Owner/Operators or Managing Directors to implement current operations, standards, and procedures and to facilitate the growth and changes of the franchisee. The franchisor also makes available and sometimes requires periodic workshops and seminars for managers, which include management courses and updating of operational skills. The franchisor will provide Pre-opening and Restaurant opening assistance as it deems appropriate. The franchisor also provides continuing operations training programs, which franchisees (as an Operating Partner, Managing Director, Director of Operations, or Managing Owner, as applicable) may be required to attend. For certain training courses, franchisees must pay a course or materials fee to the franchisor or third parties. The franchisor may make changes and revisions to the training program, locations or materials at any time. |
| Support | |
| Fatburger | When franchisees join the Fatburger family, they receive the support provided by an organization committed to their success. Fatburger franchisees will also benefit from the experience of a professional management team. Fatburger has developed an effective, systematic process to get our franchisees up and running quickly. That includes architecture and design support, operational support, purchasing support, equipment selection support, training and recruitment support, advertising and marketing support, and real estate support. |
| Burger King | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
| Marketing | |
| Fatburger | -No business can be successful without creative advertising and an intelligent marketing plan. To continually attract a diverse customer base, Fatburger advertising must react faster, be more daring, more innovative, and more focused on the specific community in which each location is situated. Fatburger's past experience has shown this is the only proven method to stay ahead of the competition. -Fatburger's flair for creative advertising and marketing sets us apart from other restaurants. The distinctive history, the L.A. roots, the world famous cooked-to-order burger, and the look and sound of the restaurants, all provide great opportunities for innovative marketing. |
| Burger King | Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising |
| Operations | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Fatburger | 0 |
| Burger King | |
| International Expansion | |
| Fatburger | |
| Burger King | Africa, Asia, Canada, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Western Europe, |