Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay offers franchises for quick-service restaurants specializing in burgers, fries, and other authorized food and beverages, served for eat-in or take-out in family-friendly settings with contemporary, warm, and lively décor. The business model involves granting single-unit or multi-unit development rights to operate restaurants using proprietary recipes, systems, marks, and formats, with locations ranging from 800 to 3,600 square feet in shopping centers, malls, freestanding buildings, and non-traditional venues like airports. They target the general public in areas with dense residential populations and strong daytime working communities, competing in the well-developed fast-food and casual dining market.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
6% royalty + up to 3% (currently 1%) brand fund + $1,200-$3,600/mo technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay Current | $559K - $3.2M | $40K | 6.0% | 2 |
| Burger King | $2.1M - $4.7M | $50K | 4.5% | 19,732 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M - $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K - $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M - $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K - $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
Fast Food Average 127 franchises | $605K - $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 127 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay franchise ranges from $559,300 to $3,167,800. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
How many Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay has 2 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2022.
Is Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay a good franchise to buy?
Whether Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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