Startup Costs
STARTUP COSTS for opening a wayback burgers
A REASONABLE INITIAL
INVESTMENT THAT PAYS OFF
The prospective cost of opening a restaurant franchise can seem daunting to both new and experienced entrepreneurs, but at Wayback Burgers we offer a very reasonable initial investment cost. The initial franchise fee for your first franchise is $35,000. The initial fee for multiple units may be discounted per unit based on certain conditions and criteria.
The estimated initial investment for a typical Wayback Burgers restaurant will range between $350,000-$450,000 and includes line items such as restaurant construction, kitchen equipment, furniture, signage, POS system and opening food inventory.
The table below lists the average initial investment range as described in Item 7 of our current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
- TYPE OF EXPENDITUREESTIMATED AMOUNTMETHOD OF PAYMENTWHEN DUETO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE
Type of Expenditure
Leasehold Improvements
Initial Rent Outlays
Equipment
Outside Fixtures and Furnishings
Signage
Initial Inventory
Supplies
Travel & Living Expenses During Training
Utility Deposits
Prepaid Insurance Premiums
Permits & Licenses (Including Design Fees)
Grand Opening Advertising
Additional Funds & Miscellaneous
- INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE
$35,000
LUMP SUM
ON SIGNING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
WAYBACK BURGERS - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS
$60,000 to $250,000
AS ARRANGED
AS REQUESTED BY CONTRACTORS
CONTRACTOR, ARCHITECTS, SUPPLIERS, OR WAYBACK BURGERS - INITIAL RENT OUTLAYS
$2,500 to $12,000
LUMP SUM
AT SIGNING OF LEASE AGREEMENT
LANDLORD OR WAYBACK BURGERS - EQUIPMENT
$75,000 and $190,00
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - OUTSIDE FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS
$5,000 to $10,000
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - SIGNAGE
$3,000 to $35,000
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - INITIAL INVENTORY
$6,000 to $9,000
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - SUPPLIES
$5,000 to $35,00
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - TRAVEL & LIVING EXPENSES DURING TRAINING
$1,000 to $10,000
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - UTILITY DEPOSITS
$0 to $5,000
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - PREPAID INSURANCE PREMIUMS
$500 to $5,000
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - PERMITS & LICENSES (INCLUDING DESIGN FEES)
$6,000 to $12,000
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - GRAND OPENING ADVERTISING
$5,000
AS ARRANGED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS - ADDITIONAL FUNDS & MISCELLANEOUS
$5,000 to $20,000
AS INCURRED
BEFORE OPENING
SUPPLIERS
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify, Wayback Burgers franchise candidates need to have a credit score of 700 or above and access to the required liquid capital of $125,000, meaning cash, including savings, or any assets that can be liquidated quickly.
In order to secure financing, many lending institutions are also requiring that applicants have a minimum net worth of $300k – $350k.
If you don’t meet those criteria on your own, it is perfectly fine to bring on a partner.
PASSION PLUS PROFIT
Just as important as having enough working capital is being motivated and passionate about the brand. Our ideal candidate wants to grow with the company and eventually own multiple units. While previous ownership is not a requirement, we prefer that you have leadership experience and a keen interest in the day-to-day details of running a business.
Other fees, as listed in the current FDD, include a continuing royalty fee equivalent to 5% of gross sales, excluding sales tax, and an advertising fee of 4% of gross sales, dispersed evenly between national and local marketing campaigns.
While we do not offer financing through the company, we can provide candidates with a broad list of recommended lenders in their area.
Your Wayback Burgers franchise representative will be able to provide you with more specific answers to your questions as they relate to your individual situation. From real estate options to the construction of your restaurant, our team will walk you through the process of finding the right location to optimize your success.