Who doesn’t love burgers? If you’re thinking of starting a franchise business, a burger joint can be the most affordable and convenient franchise. Especially if you still lack a business idea, the most convenient way to start your own business is to own a franchise.
Food franchises, in particular, have one of the best track records for breaking even and growing quickly. However, admittedly, there’s no business venture that’s completely risk-free and has a money-back guarantee. This list of established U.S-based franchise businesses can help give you some ideas of what is currently trending in America in the Burger-Franchise sector. Who knows – you might want to bring one of these to the Philippines! You can also find resources online which cover how to make money with franchiseknowhow.com to help you get started. Here are some great options you can take a look at:
1. 5 Guys Burgers and Fries
Franchise Fee: $25,000 (approx. P1,250,000)
Burgers of 5 Guys Burgers and Fries are more unique compared to other fast food burger joints. Five Guys Burgers and Fries doesn’t cook any two burgers alike. They even boast of 250,000 possible ways to order at their restaurant. Their choices for condiments and burger sides are one of the best among other restaurants. They even include Kosher and Cajun style fries. It was founded in 1986 in Virginia and quickly grew to around 900 branches nationwide within 25 years. Since Five Guys Burgers and Fries views making burgers as an art form, they put in great value and effort into making their burgers that will surely catch any palate. Five Guys is one of the most reliable and fast-rising franchises available in the market that provides value for money.
2. Smashburger
Franchise Fee: $40,000 (approx. P2,000,000)
Smashburger is a restaurant that features hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, and other beverages. They offer a variety of topping and bun choices. For vegetarians, the burger chain also offers veggie burgers. Smashburger’s tagline is the “better burger” restaurant being known for its fresh never frozen 100% Certified Angus Beef that’s grilled. They also have their own signature side items like Haystack onions, Veggie frites, and hand-spun Haagen-Dazs shakes. Overall, with its exquisite menu, customers just can’t help but come back for more.
3. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes
Franchise Fee: $35,000 (approx. P1,750,000)
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes is a restaurant that offers delicious hand-cut French fries, made-to-order burgers, and ice cream shakes. The restaurant serves Certified Angus Beef as they believe in high quality food. If you’re in for something more creative, then this might be a good pick. MOOYAH was founded in 2007 in Texas and opened their first international branch in Dubai while celebrating their 50th branch. Currently, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes is found in over nineteen countries and eight countries. Proving its worth, MOOYAH was named part of the Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list in 2017.
4. Fat Burger
Franchise Fee: $50,000 (approx. P2,500,000)
Originally called Mr. Fatburger, the first restaurant was opened in Los Angeles in 1947 and began opening franchises in 1990. Fatburger offers burgers cooked-to-order, salads, fries, onion rings, and sandwiches. This burger joint is famous for their thick burgers with lean meat which is grilled in front of customers. In addition to that, their shakes are made with ice cream. This burger joint establishes a diner ambiance to make customers feel like they’ve been teleported to the 90s. Despite its name, the burger joint also offers healthy burgers making their patties as lean as possible.
5. Elevation Burger
Franchise Fee: $17,500 (approx. 875,000)
Elevation burger is an internationally renowned fast food chain that sells fresh, organic meat from grass-fed cows, which is rare in a fast food chain. As fresh as their burgers, Elevation Burger’s French fries are also kept as healthy as possible being fried in olive oil. Other menu items include salad and mandarin oranges. “Ingredients Matter” has become the slogan of this fast food chain, which values health of customers and quality of food they serve. Creators of Elevation Burger were never satisfied with burgers they would find elsewhere, so they made their own and made sure it was as healthy as it can be. Historically proven, this chain has exceeded expectations, which is why it’s a good choice for a franchise.
While this is just a guide to some of the low-cost burger franchise businesses with the best margins, it’s essential that you do your own research as well. Just a few notes, always remember to read all legal documents and consult with an attorney. If you know some people who have started their own franchise businesses, it might be useful to talk to them, get some tips, and ask them about their experiences. Choosing the right franchise business for you will allow you to sit back, relax, and count your millions in no time.
