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
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 13 franchised U.S. Traditional Restaurants open from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
* Calculated average_gross_profit as average_gross_revenue - (average_gross_revenue * Food Cost Percentage): $533864 * (1 - 0.2193) = $416787.62 Estimated best_guess_profit_high by subtracting average Food Cost (21.93%), average Labor Cost (29.62%), and estimated lower 'Other Operating Expenses' (20.00%) from average_gross_revenue: $533864 * (1 - 71.55%) = $151884.31 Estimated best_guess_profit_low by subtracting average Food Cost (21.93%), average Labor Cost (29.62%), and estimated higher 'Other Operating Expenses' (30.00%) from average_gross_revenue: $533864 * (1 - 81.55%) = $98497.91
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $533,864
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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 |
| KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $1.2M – $4.2M | $45K | N/A | 3,404 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.5M – $2.5M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,120 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $734K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,737 |
Fast Food Average 129 franchises | $614K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 129 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
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Franchisee Contacts
15 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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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
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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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