| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Q: |
How much is the Franchise Fee for a Freddy’s Frozen Custard restaurant? |
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The initial Franchise Fee for a single store is $25,000 with ongoing royalties of 4% of gross sales, and up to .5% as a marketing fund royalty. |
| Q: |
How much do I need to invest? |
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Excluding the cost of the real estate, expect to spend between $332,000 to $788,000. Exactly how much depends on what type of location you plan to open. It varies on the size of your store, actual construction cost, special lease provisos. |
| Q: |
What does a Franchise Agreement include? |
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It entitles you to own and operate a Freddy’s Frozen Custard restaurant, use of the trade name, trademarks, recipes, business methods, and our décor scheme. |
| Q: |
What support can I count on during the initial steps after I sign the Franchise Agreement? |
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Specific areas of support include: Assistance on site selection, facility planning, layout, fixture and equipment specifications and ordering, in-store training of management personnel, advertising and marketing support, inventory training, Standard Operating Procedures, loaned copies of Development and Operations Manuals, and continued field support. |
| Q: |
After all Franchise Agreements have been signed, how soon can I expect to open my store? |
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From 5 months to 1 year. This will vary depending on the location, leasing or buying the property, and the management structure of the approving parties. |
| Q: |
How many square feet are needed for my Freddy’s Frozen Custard restaurant? |
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From 2800 to 3600 square feet. This will depend on the location, demographics, cost of site, and prototype construction versus a retrofit building. |