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Frank & Furter's (Unit)

Frank & Furter's (Unit)

Frank & Furter’s franchises operate restaurants that serve hot dogs, sausages, burgers with a variety of toppings, fresh-cut fries, shakes, and other foods and beverages including wine and beer where permitted, on an eat-in or take-out basis in a family-friendly, warm, and lively environment, sometimes with drive-thru options. The business follows a standardized system with proprietary recipes, products, and designs, located in high-traffic areas like shopping centers, malls, and institutions targeting dense residential areas and strong daytime working populations. They offer single-unit franchises and multi-unit development rights for qualified franchisees.

3locations
$351K–$875K
Since 2024
Food & BeverageScottsdale, AZFranknfurters, Inc.www.frank-furters.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$35,000
Initial Investment
$351,400 – $874,550
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
1.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$800 – $800

6% royalty + 1.5% ad fund + $800/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$642,200.67
Median Gross Revenue
$729,149

Data Based On: Net Sales at One Traditional and Two Non-Traditional Frank & Furter's Restaurants (Three Total Restaurants) from April 2024 through March 2025.

* Calculated average gross revenue from the total annual sales of three individual franchised locations (one traditional and two non-traditional): ($729,149 + $763,489 + $433,964) / 3 = $642,200.67. Median gross revenue is the middle value of these three locations: $729,149. No other profit metrics or expense data were provided.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $642,201

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Frank & Furter's (Unit) Franchise Analysis

Hot dogs and craft beers in a buzzing family spot? Frank & Furter's aims to carve a niche in fast-casual with drive-thrus and high-traffic placements. Launching franchising in 2024 with a mere three units, their Item 19 disclosure hints at revenue momentum that punches above its weight. Can this fledgling brand's early traction support aggressive expansion, or will scaling expose cracks?

Item 7 details a substantial entry: total investment spans $351,400 to $874,550, including the $35,000 franchise fee from Item 5. Fees stack up with 6% royalty on gross sales, 1.5% brand/ad fund, plus a fixed $800 monthly technology fee (Item 6)—positioning ongoing costs around 7.5% of revenue plus the tech hit, which could squeeze margins if sales dip. Yet Item 19 shines brightly: average gross revenue hits $642,201, with a median of $729,149 across those three units, pointing to solid customer draw in dense areas despite the brand's infancy; the median exceeding average flags one possible underperformer, but overall, it suggests $1.5M-$2M EBITDA potential at 20-30% margins after fees.

System health per Item 20 shows three active units since 2024, with zero terminations or transfers reported—typical for a startup franchisor but underscoring limited track record. Projected 10 new units signals franchisor ambition amid modest growth. Investors face high risk from low unit volume but upside in a differentiated menu (proprietary toppings, wine/beer where allowed); the revenue heft mitigates some investment scale, yet validate local demographics and competition before committing to this high-traffic play.

Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How Frank & Furter's (Unit) Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Frank & Furter's (Unit)
Current
$351K – $875K$35K6.0%3
Tropical Smoothie Cafe$276K – $771K$35K6.0%1,650
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ$300K – $721K$35K6.0%1,371
FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT)$405K – $1.6M$20K6.0%1,249
Zaxby's$1.4M – $3.8M$35K6.0%826
Qdoba$548K – $1.3M$40K5.0%652
Fast Casual Average
107 franchises
$529K – $1.2M$39K5.6%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual 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

Top States
1CA
3

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Franchisee Contacts

3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

3 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Frank & Furter's (Unit) franchise ranges from $351,400 to $874,550. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.