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Hamburger Mary's Franchise

Open-air bar and grill

Started in San Francisco in 1972, Hamburger Mary's serves homestyle meals prepared using fresh and healthy ingredients, including low-fat beef, farm-fresh chicken and turkey, and salads, as well as desserts including carrot cake, snicker's pie and cheesecake. The restaurants include a full bar and a kids' menu.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Hamburger Mary's Franchises?

Total Cost: $250,000 USD -$1,000 USD ,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $50,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

Contact Information for Hamburger Mary's

Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille
P.O. Box 456
Corona Del Mar, CA
92625

Phone Number: (949)729-8000
Toll Free: (888)834-6279
Fax Number: (949)675-9979

Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did Hamburger Mary's begin operations? 1972
When did Hamburger Mary's begin selling franchises? 1999

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 11 0 0 1
2004 14 0 0 1
2003 13 0 0 1
2002 9 0 0 0
2001 8 0 0 0

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest: Australia,New Zealand, Mexico, Western Europe,

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No Yes

Training & Support

Support
Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation

Franchise Operation Restrictions

8% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • One partner must have bar/restaurant management experience
  • Jason Rager's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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