Wayback Burgers
Food & Beverage
Wayback Burgers is growing at a fast pace due to satisfied franchisee & franchisor relations & strong local marketing. With 170+ stores open the opportunity to join a highly successful fast casual burger brand is waiting for you. In 2021, expansion & innovation led to a systemwide sales increase of 26.2% and comparable store sales increase of 24.2%. We are looking for people who meet the requirements of $250k liquid capital with a credit score over 700.
Availability
Wayback Burgers is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

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Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise: Minimum Cash Required $10,000 Net Worth $500,000 Franchise Fee $35,000 Royalty Fee 5% Total Investment $550,000 - $650,000 -
Options
Options available to franchisees: Military Discount Available Financing Available Training Available -
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise: Headquarters Chesire, CT Total Units 179 Year Founded 1991 Franchising Since 2008
What does a Wayback Burgers Franchise Cost?
The cost to own your own Wayback Burgers franchise requires you to make an initial total investment of approximately $550,000 - $650,000. Additionally, you will need to have at least $10,000 in liquid capital. They also offer a discount for veterans ($5,000 off franchise fee). *
About Us
The Wayback Burgers philosophy is reflected in more than our approach to honest, delicious, uncomplicated food. It also shines through in the way we work with our franchisees.
We pride ourselves on our evolving culture – incorporating good old-fashioned values of hard work, guest service and unrivaled franchisee support, while leaning toward the future with technological advances that solidify us as an industry leader.
Why Wayback Burgers
We also provide each of our franchisees with an unrivaled experience that includes a playbook for operational excellence, and unrelenting guidance and support you’d be hard-pressed to find with other brands. We lead our competitors for a reason. We won’t be beat, and we stop at nothing to help put our franchisees on the path to success.
Burger franchise opportunities are popular and varied in the fast-casual dining market, but Wayback offers many benefits and opportunities to prospective partners that make us unique. Our honest and uncomplicated brand provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to start their own business while being able to rely on the support and experience of an established system.
More Reasons to Join Wayback Burgers
- MENU DIVERSITY - At Wayback Burgers, we take pride in the top-quality products we serve and are always looking for new ways to improve. We pay close attention to what items and flavor profiles are trending at our restaurants, and within the industry as a whole.
- PROVEN SUCCESS - Wayback Burgers started as a hamburger stand in Delaware in 1991 and began offering burger franchise opportunities in 2008. The brand has since achieved international success, growing to over 170+ locations in more than 34 states in the US and 40+ countries around the globe. By simply following our operational blueprint and recipe for success, our franchise owners have proven that whether they are serving guests in a big city or small town, the Wayback Burgers model works.
- MARKETING & FRANCHISE SUPPORT - We understand the level of commitment required to start and build a successful restaurant. We also recognize the challenge of doing so while trying to implement an effective local marketing strategy:
- Construction and Real Estate Support
- In-Restaurant Training
- Wayback University Training
- HR & Team Member Relations Training
- Management Certification
- Grand Opening Planning and Execution
- Dedicated Regional Director of Operations
- PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Community involvement is one of our core values and our franchisees play an important role in helping foster and build partnerships with local charities and organizations. National partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of America.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone ready to start a new career journey, expand their current portfolio or invest in a new entrepreneurial opportunity. Minimum liquid capital requirement is $250,000.
Our Process:
- Initial Phone Interview
- Attend Discovery Day
- Franchise Application
- Executive Review Board Meeting
- Proof of Funding
- Review of FDD
- Establish Corporate Entity
- Execute Agreement
- Welcome to the Family!
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