Killer Burger
Killer Burger Franchising, Inc. franchises fast-casual restaurants offering specialty gourmet hamburgers, fries, craft beer, and sometimes full bars in a relaxing atmosphere for lunch and dinner, utilizing a proprietary business operating system with specific standards, trademarks, and procedures. Franchisees operate independent restaurants under the 'Killer Burger' brand, with the franchisor providing support, training, and system updates. The target market is primarily men and women aged 25-55 in competitive fast-casual dining segments focused on high-quality burgers.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% brand fund (up to 2%) + $150/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 15 franchised Killer Burger Restaurants that were open and operating for the entire 12-month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. This sample includes 2 locations that transitioned from company-owned to franchised during 2024 (one in June 2024 and one in August 2024).
* Data extracted directly from Table B: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024, for franchised locations. The document does not provide explicit net income, net profit, EBITDA, or sufficient expense data to estimate a profit range.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Killer Burger Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Killer Burger Current | $462K – $899K | $40K | 5.0% | 17 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Killer Burger franchisees (2020 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
17 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)
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 Killer Burger franchise ranges from $461,500 to $899,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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