HOT DOG ON A STICK
HOT DOG ON A STICK franchises operate retail restaurants specializing in fresh-squeezed lemonade, hot dogs on a stick made from 100% turkey dogs dipped in batter and fried, French fries, and complementary products. The business model includes franchising single-unit or multi-unit traditional and non-traditional restaurants, satellites, and co-branded locations with affiliates like Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies, and Pretzelmaker. They target quick-service customers in high-traffic venues such as malls, food courts, and shopping centers seeking fun, handheld snacks and beverages.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $70-$125/mo technology support fee
How HOT DOG ON A STICK Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOT DOG ON A STICK Current | $541K – $679K | $25K | 6.0% | 16 |
| 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 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 128 franchises | $593K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 128 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
15 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Disputes involving breach of multi-unit franchise development agreements (rescission and cross-claims for breach) and unlawful franchise sales (breach of contract, fraud, misrepresentation).
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a HOT DOG ON A STICK franchise ranges from $540,500 to $678,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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