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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty (greater of 6% Gross Sales or $400/week) + 2% local marketing + 2% ad fund + $2,400-$7,500/yr technology/POS fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Wayback Burgers entered franchising over two decades ago, building a niche in handcrafted burgers and shakes amid fierce fast-food competition. Yet, its trajectory hints at stagnation rather than surge, with SBA financing data painting a picture of real-world struggles and a litigation shadow over operations. What do the numbers really say about scaling this brand in 2026?
Item 7 in the FDD outlines a hefty initial investment of $256,000 to $859,000, covering build-out for standalone sites, Walmart in-lines, or multi-unit deals, plus a $35,000 franchise fee. Ongoing fees bite hard: 6% royalty (minimum $400/week), 2% ad fund, 2% local marketing, and $2,400-$7,500 annual tech/POS costs. No Item 19 disclosure means no official earnings claims, forcing reliance on indirect signals like 109 SBA loans averaging $278,626 each—but with an 11.9% default rate, that's a caution flag on franchisee viability in a market battling McDonald's and Wendy's.
System health metrics reveal modest momentum: 183 total locations (one corporate), up just 1% from 151 in 2024 to 152 in 2025, with 29 projected new units and 15 transfers signaling some churn. Litigation involving breach of contract and trademark issues against a former franchisee underscores risks of unauthorized moves. For investors eyeing quick-service burgers, this data suggests high entry barriers and tepid growth may not justify the capital unless you're betting on multi-unit plays in underserved spots—proceed with eyes wide open on those defaults.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
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 – $859K | $35K | 6.0% | 183 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| LITTLE CAESARS | $377K – $1.8M | $20K | 6.0% | 3,788 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 8.0% | 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 |
Fast Food Average 133 franchises | $598K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 133 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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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.
109 SBA loans on record
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219 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract, intentional interference with contractual relations, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and trademark infringement against former franchisee, landlord, and purchaser stemming from unauthorized closure and sale of business.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a WAYBACK BURGERS franchise ranges from $256,000 to $859,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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