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Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Fast, casual eatery specializing in burgers and fries
What do five guys know about making hamburgers? If they’re the guys from the Murrell family who created Five Guys Burgers and Fries, the answer is plenty. The award-winning eatery has a simple menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fries that are cooked with peanut oil, and drinks. According to Five Guys, “There are over 250,000 possible ways to order a burger at Five Guys.” And “we use only fresh, never frozen ground beef.” Hamburger lovers interested in becoming franchisees must have previous food and beverage industry, business ownership, and employee management experience. Five Guys provides franchisee training as well as ongoing support.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
10440 Furnace Road
Lorton, VA 22079
703-339-9500
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1986 |
| Franchising since | 2002 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 30 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | Yes |
| 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 | 669 | 23 | 143 |
| 2010 | 634 | 7 | 102 |
| 2009 | 457 | 0 | 86 |
Expanding in These Locations
Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $288,100 - $625,250 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $1,300,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $500,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Food and beverage industry experience
Business ownership and employee management experience
Ability to open 5+ locations
Financing
| 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 |
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
10440 Furnace Road
Lorton, VA 22079
703-339-9500
