Burger 21 Franchise Review
Burger 21 is graded based on our most recent FDD research!
Franchise Opportunity Information
Burger 21 offers a quick service restaurant featuring a wide burger selection, hotdogs, salads, fries, shakes desserts and sauce bar.
What is the upfront investment costs to own a Burger 21 franchise?
Burger 21 has a franchise fee of up to $40,000, with a overall upfront investment range from $412,781 to $1,055,436.
- Initial Franchise Fee: $40,000
- Total Investment: $412,781 to $1,055,436
- Working Capital: $25,000 to $70,000
- Royalty Fee: 5.0%
The upfront cost of any franchise opportunity includes several fees. Unlock this investment opportunity to better understand the initial costs required to purchase a Burger 21, such as territory fees, construction and costs, grand opening marketing, and technology fees. It should be noted that, franchisors are required to disclose all upfront fees. These are not only fees that are actually paid, but also commitments to fees you are required to pay.
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How much does a Burger 21 franchise owner make?
As with any new investment opportunity, there needs to be a reasonable ROI and profit potential. The specific franchise owner's income and the profits from a Burger 21 business depends on a lot of different factors. One way to validate the potential revenues or profits generated from a Burger 21 franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their FDD. This is called a financial performance representation. This is an option for franchisors within their disclosure and approximately 68% of all franchisors that we have reviewed will disclose financial performance data within Item 19 of their FDD. Some franchisors may provide limited information such as average gross revenues. This type of financial disclosure is not always helpful to determine profits for you directly. So review overall sales data with caution. As a general rule, usually earnings and owner's salary are equitable to the overall size of the upfront investment. The larger the initial investment, the higher return you could anticipate
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How many franchise locations does Burger 21 franchise system own?
As of the 2016 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are franchised Burger 21 locations throughout the United States.
Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.
Are there any Burger 21 franchises in my state?
Based on 2016 FDD research, Burger 21 has franchised locations in 0 states. There may be no locations in several states as each franchise plans their development strategy differently.
Based on our research this franchise is growing into new markets and could be available in your city. While planning your franchise purchase, you should be considering what is a good location for my franchise. Anlayze the potential customer base to confirm that your city has a need or want for this franchise.
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Last Reviewed: 2016
Sector: Quick Service Restaurants
Category: Burgers
Burger 21 Franchise DATA
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FAQS
Does this franchise provide any initial training and opening assistance?
Yes, they have an initial training program of 637 hours. This includes 61 hours of classroom training, 576 hours of on-the-job training, and N/A hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.
| Online | N/A |
|---|---|
| On-the-Job | 576 |
| Classroom | 61 |
| Total | 637 |
Does this franchise provide Territory Protections?
Burger 21 offers territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise for more details.
Do they have computer and technology support in place?
No, Burger 21 does NOT offer comprehensive support for franchisees.
When did Burger 21 begin franchising?
They began franchising in 2011. The average Burgers franchise began franchising in 2004.
Do they offer lending options?
No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.
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- How much do franchise owners historically make?
- Does this brand provide Veteran or First Responder discounts?
- Does this brand use public figures to promote their franchise?
- Does this brand disclose any bankruptcies?
- Is this franchise related with any other franchise brands or private equity investment groups?
- How many new locations have they opened in the last 5 years?
- How many franchised locations have closed in the last 5 years?
- How many new outlets have they sold in the last 5 years?
- How many franchised locations have terminated in the last 5 years?
- Does this brand operate any company or affiliate owned locations?
- How many years is their initial and renewal term lengths?
- Does this brand have any lawsuits?
- How long have they been franchising?
- Are they actively selling franchises in the US?
- How often are royalties and advertising fees paid to the franchisor?
- Is your desired franchise territory available?
- What support can you expect to receive from the franchisor?
- Why has new franchise outlet growth been so high?
- What are the important requirements for operating a successful franchised location in this system?
- Are you required to work as an owner-operator or is this a passive investment opportunity?
- Does this brand provide multi-unit discounts for buying more than one outlet?