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Wayback Burgers

Startup Costs

STARTUP COSTS for opening a wayback burgers

A REASONABLE INITIAL
INVESTMENT THAT PAYS OFF

The prospective cost of opening a restaurant franchise can seem daunting to both new and experienced entrepreneurs, but at Wayback Burgers we offer a very reasonable initial investment cost. The initial franchise fee for your first franchise is $35,000. The initial fee for multiple units may be discounted per unit based on certain conditions and criteria.

The estimated initial investment for a typical Wayback Burgers restaurant will range between $350,000-$450,000 and includes line items such as restaurant construction, kitchen equipment, furniture, signage, POS system and opening food inventory.

The table below lists the average initial investment range as described in Item 7 of our current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

  • TYPE OF EXPENDITURE
    ESTIMATED AMOUNT
    METHOD OF PAYMENT
    WHEN DUE
    TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE

Type of Expenditure

  • INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE
    $35,000
    LUMP SUM
    ON SIGNING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
    WAYBACK BURGERS
  • LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS
    $60,000 to $220,000
    AS ARRANGED
    AS REQUESTED BY CONTRACTORS
    CONTRACTOR, ARCHITECTS, SUPPLIERS, OR WAYBACK BURGERS
  • INITIAL RENT OUTLAYS
    $2,500 to $12,000
    LUMP SUM
    AT SIGNING OF LEASE AGREEMENT
    LANDLORD OR WAYBACK BURGERS
  • EQUIPMENT
    $75,000 and $140,00
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • OUTSIDE FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS
    $5,000 to $10,000
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • SIGNAGE
    $3,000 to $35,000
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • INITIAL INVENTORY
    $6,000 to $8,000
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • SUPPLIES
    $5,000 to $7,500
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • TRAVEL & LIVING EXPENSES DURING TRAINING
    $1,000 to $10,000
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • UTILITY DEPOSITS
    $0 to $5,000
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • PREPAID INSURANCE PREMIUMS
    $500 to $5,000
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • PERMITS & LICENSES (INCLUDING DESIGN FEES)
    $6,000 to $12,000
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • GRAND OPENING ADVERTISING
    $5,000
    AS ARRANGED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
  • ADDITIONAL FUNDS & MISCELLANEOUS
    $5,000 to $20,000
    AS INCURRED
    BEFORE OPENING
    SUPPLIERS
Total :
$209,000 – $524,500 (APPROX.)

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify, Wayback Burgers franchise candidates need to have a credit score of 700 or above and access to the required liquid capital of $125,000, meaning cash, including savings, or any assets that can be liquidated quickly.

In order to secure financing, many lending institutions are also requiring that applicants have a minimum net worth of $300k – $350k.

If you don’t meet those criteria on your own, it is perfectly fine to bring on a partner.

PASSION PLUS PROFIT

Just as important as having enough working capital is being motivated and passionate about the brand. Our ideal candidate wants to grow with the company and eventually own multiple units. While previous ownership is not a requirement, we prefer that you have leadership experience and a keen interest in the day-to-day details of running a business.

Other fees, as listed in the current FDD, include a continuing royalty fee equivalent to 5% of gross sales, excluding sales tax, and an advertising fee of 4% of gross sales, dispersed evenly between national and local marketing campaigns.
While we do not offer financing through the company, we can provide candidates with a broad list of recommended lenders in their area.

Your Wayback Burgers franchise representative will be able to provide you with more specific answers to your questions as they relate to your individual situation. From real estate options to the construction of your restaurant, our team will walk you through the process of finding the right location to optimize your success.