Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Fatburger | Carts of America | |
| Investment | 498100 - 850600 | 3299 - 6999 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 6% | |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | |
| Year Founded | 1952 | 1972 |
| Year Franchised | 1990 | 1972 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Fatburger | Carts of America | |
| 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 | |
Financing Options |
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| Fatburger | Carts of America | |
| Franchise Fees | ||
| Start-up Costs | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| Fatburger | Carts of America | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Operations | ||
Expansion Plans |
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| Fatburger | Carts of America | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Fatburger | 6% |
| Carts of America | |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Fatburger | 2% |
| Carts of America | |
| Year Founded | |
| Fatburger | 1952 |
| Carts of America | 1972 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Fatburger | 1990 |
| Carts of America | 1972 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Fatburger | 5 Year |
| Carts of America | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
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 |
| Carts of America | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
| Equipment | |
| Fatburger} | |
| Carts of America | |
| Inventory | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
| Receivables | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
| Payroll | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
Training & Support |
|
| 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. |
| Carts of America | |
| 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. |
| Carts of America | |
| 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. |
| Carts of America | |
| Operations | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Fatburger | 0 |
| Carts of America | |
| International Expansion | |
| Fatburger | |
| Carts of America | |