WAYBACK BURGERS
Wayback Burgers is a quick-service restaurant franchise specializing in hamburgers, old-fashioned hand-dipped milkshakes, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, cheese dogs, salads, merchandise, and limited side orders and drinks. Franchisees operate restaurants using the Wayback Burgers system, offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery options in standalone locations, Walmart stores, or under multi-unit development agreements. The business targets consumers in a competitive fast-food market, competing with national chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King, as well as local outlets.
Franchise Costs
Greater of 5% royalty or $400/wk + 2% ad fund + 2% local marketing + $242-$792/mo fixed (tech maintenance & refurbishment)
Financial Performance
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How WAYBACK BURGERS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WAYBACK BURGERS Current | $256K – $850K | $35K | 5.0% | 179 |
| 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 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 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
+19 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WAYBACK BURGERS franchisees (2011 – 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
231 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 |
231 Contacts Available
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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 WAYBACK BURGERS franchise ranges from $256,000 to $850,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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