Five Guys franchise

Five Guys is a fast food restaurant focused on serving gourmet hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries. Dubbed as the fastest-growing fast food chain in the United States, they offer fast casual food that is not only America's favorite but also a staple in fast food restaurants across the world.

Franchising Five Guys is not a get-rich scheme but a proven equation for business success. Their food has been noticed by various award-giving bodies which bagged them accolades including the recent "Top Burger Award" given by Zagat Polls which is a United States survey on top fast food restaurant products. Combining their great products with their exceptional business model and you have the recipe for success. Five Guys' three-decade presence in the market is evidence that it is a proven, well-trusted and a remarkable brand that plays well in the aggressive fast food industry.

Five Guys has dedicated teams and instructors that will train you from the beginning and will continually provide technical support for new franchisees. With additional charge, you may also have extra personnel trained by them in your restaurant. The on-site training lasts for two weeks while the ongoing support encompasses purchasing co-ops, grand opening, security, newsletter, as well as field operations. To help you advertise your franchise in your local area, they have required all new franchisees to allocate not less than 2% of the net gross sales for marketing purposes. Other advertising fees such as cooperative advertising and promotional materials vary depending on the local needs.

They look for individuals who are passionate about the fast food industry and are willing to brave the competitive market. If you are business-minded, goal-oriented and success-driven, then this is the right franchise for you. As a franchisee, you generally require an investment ranging from £300,000 to £550,000. This includes the franchise fee, development fee, equipment, initial inventory and other fees needed to start-up your own branch. Their royalty fee is reported to be 6% of your gross monthly sales and is dedicated on improving the brand and supporting franchisees. Site location may vary, though our usual store size ranges from 600 to 900 sq m.

Five Guys started as a family business in 1986 when Janie Murrell and her husband Jerry Murrell built their first restaurant in Arlington's Westmont Shopping Center. Jerry, together with their four sons is the inspiration of the brand name. By 2002, they opened for franchise and after 10 years have reached their 1,000th outlet across North America. Now, Five Guys is a booming company with a worldwide revenue of over £650 million operating in more than 15,000 employees.