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Farmer Boys
These Farmer Boys raise onion rings and fried zucchini. Farmer Boys Food operates and franchises over 55 Farmer Boys restaurants. The fast-casual establishments are popular for their hamburgers but also serve other sandwiches, Mexican food, and breakfast items. Company president Demetris Havadjias and his brothers opened the first Farmer Boys in 1981.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1981 |
| Franchising since | 1997 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 30 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 58 | 0 | 9 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $1,316,500 - $2,167,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 - $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
| Net Worth | $750,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $350,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 75 |
| Executives: | Demetris A. Havadjias, CEO and DirectorKenneth W. (Ken) Clark, President and COOElizabeth B. Santiago, Corporate Controller |
| Sales: | $6,200,000 |
| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | Applebee'sCatalina Restaurant GroupMarie Callender |

