OurFranchise Process

At Wayback Burgers, we want you to have a smooth process when becoming a franchisee. We are here to guide you step by step through the franchise process to achieve your entrepreneurial goals. From the initial phone conversation, through Discovery Day, meeting the team to our mutual evaluation, we will be by your side.

  • Initial Phone Conversation

    During this call, we can learn more about each other and determine your next steps on your Wayback journey.

  • Complete the Financial Qualification Form

    Wayback Burgers' minimum cash requirement is $250,000. This is important to make sure you are prepared to go through each phase of opening and running your new restaurant and to secure financing later on. The average total project cost for a 1,600-1,800 sqft restaurant is $550,000-$650,000.

  • Attend Our Discovery Day

    Discovery Day kicks off with a late lunch/early dinner at our Monroe, CT Wayback Burgers! You’ll taste the menu offerings and tour the location. The following day, you’ll meet our team’s department leaders at the Wayback Burgers Support Center in Cheshire, CT. You will learn more about the mission of Wayback Burgers and what we stand for. You will hear from different department leaders on our menu, design and build, real estate assistance, training and support, and marketing. This is one of the most important steps in the franchise process.

  • Fill out our Discovery Day Questionnaire

    This questionnaire helps us determine if you are a fit to become a Wayback Burgers franchisee and cover some of the basic requirement questions to qualify as a franchisee.

  • Receive the Franchise Disclosure Document through DocuSign and acknowledge receipt of the document

    The FDD will provide a clearer picture of how our relationship will be structured including your investment costs. There is a 14 day standard holding period once receiving the document. It’s recommended that you have you and your attorney review the document.

  • Talk with current franchisees about their experience

    This is the best way for you to find out what it’s like to be in a franchisee's shoes. In the 2024 Franchise Business Review Survey, 94% of new franchisees see strong long-term growth opportunities for their restaurant.

  • Submit & Verify Proof of Funding

    We will ask you to share documents showing that you have access to the minimum liquidity. If qualified, we will then do our due diligence with an asset verification, credit check, and background check.  There are a few ways you can receive funding. Read more about the options here: “Franchise Opportunities Funding”.

  • Executive Review Board Approval

    The executive team will review your qualifications, Discovery Day Questionnaire, and your request to become a franchisee. This step determines if we’re the right fit for each other.

  • FDD Review

    Our team will schedule a call with you to review any questions you may have.

  • Ready to Move Forward

    You are almost to the finish line. This name is what you will have your documents under and can be the name of your choice. During this phase you’ll be submitting a corporate name and completing all of your due diligence.

  • Receive & Sign Your Franchise Agreement

    After the 7-day waiting period has commenced, you will receive the executable Franchise Agreement where you pay the Initial Franchise Fee.

12. Welcome to the Wayback Team!

We are so excited to have you be a part of our team! Now let’s make some burgers!