Fat Tuesday Franchise Analysis
Fat Tuesday is a Franchise Grade Made The Grade™ franchise opportunity, which means it's ranked highly by our analysts.
Franchise Facts
Operate a restaurant providing a menu of fun and distinctive food to complement the featured frozen specialty drinks.
How much does an Fat Tuesday business cost to open?
Fat Tuesday has an initial franchise fee of up to $20,000, with a total upfront investment range of $479,000 to $1,079,000.
- Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
- Total Investment: $479,000 to $1,079,000
- Working Capital: $29,000 to $66,000
- Royalty Fee: 8.0%
The initial investment of any franchised business includes multiple fees. Check out this investment opportunity to better understand the initial costs required to purchase an Fat Tuesday, such as franchise fees, real estate costs, grand opening, marketing, and furniture and fixtures purchases.
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How much can I earn by owning a Fat Tuesday franchised business?
As with any new franchise, the franchise owner's salary and the revenue from a Fat Tuesday franchise depends on a variety of factors. One way to confirm the potential revenues or profits earned from a Fat Tuesday franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their Franchise Disclosure Document. Usually, earnings and owner's income are equitable to the size of the investment and number of locations you own. Demand for your products, your labor costs, commercial lease rates and a number of other variables also play a large role in your earnings and your personal salary
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How many franchise locations does Fat Tuesday franchise system own?
As of the 2020 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 12 franchised Fat Tuesday locations across the USA.
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 Fat Tuesday franchises in my state?
Based on 2020 FDD data, Fat Tuesday has franchised locations in 5 states. There may be no locations in several states as each franchise plans their development strategy differently. Certain states require franchisors to register their franchise opportunity and file their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with state examiners prior to offering franchises to people living in that state. These registration states have examiners review a franchise company's FDD to ensure it complies state regulatory requirements. In addition to registration states, additional states have enacted supplemental franchise or business opportunity laws that mandate franchisors to provide their franchise within the state. In almost all instances the filing is a notice within the state. Unlike franchise registration states, the franchise filing states do not review the FDD.
Based on the data collected Fat Tuesday is growing into new locations and could be available near you.
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Last Reviewed: 2020
Sector: Full-Service Restaurants
Category: Bar and Grill
Fat Tuesday Franchise STATS
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FAQS
Does this brand provide any initial training and opening assistance?
Yes, they have an initial training program of 40 hours. This includes 30 hours of classroom training, 10 hours of on-the-job training, and 0 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.
| Online | 0 |
|---|---|
| On-the-Job | 10 |
| Classroom | 30 |
| Total | 40 |
Does this brand provide Territory Rights?
Fat Tuesday offers territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise opportunity for more details.
Do they have marketing and technology support in place?
Yes, Fat Tuesday offers comprehensive support for franchisees. Unlock this franchise to find out more.
When did they start franchising?
They began franchising in 2018. The average Bar and Grill franchise began franchising in 2008.
Does Fat Tuesday offer lending options?
No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.
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- What are the historical franchisee revenues?
- Do they provide Veteran or First Responder discounts?
- Do they use public figures to promote their franchise?
- Do they disclose any bankruptcies?
- Is this franchise affiliated with any other franchise companies or private equity investment groups?
- How many new outlets have they opened in the last 5 years?
- How many franchised outlets have closed in the last 5 years?
- How many new outlets have they sold in the last 5 years?
- How many franchised outlets have terminated in the last 5 years?
- Do they operate any corporate or affiliate owned outlets?
- How many years is their initial and renewal term lengths?
- How does the franchisor avoid litigation and lawsuits?
- How long have they been franchising?
- Are they expanding into Canada or other Countries?
- How are the royalty, advertising and marketing funds administered and managed by the franchisor?
- How are territories defined?
- What support can you expect to receive from the franchisor?
- Why has new franchisee growth been so low?
- What are the critical requirements for managing a successful franchised location in this brand?
- Are you required to work as an owner-operator or is this a passive investment opportunity?
- Will the franchisor refund the franchise fee under certain circumstances?