Big Boy

Family-style restaurants serving the public with Big Boy signature items, including the Original Double Decker hamburger, specialty sandwiches, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items.

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Food & Beverage

Brand highlights

  • CEOKeith E. Sirois
  • Headquarters4199 Marcy Street, Warren, MI, 48091-5628
  • Year founded1936
  • Year started franchising1952
  • IndustryFood & Beverage
  • Locations open88 (-21 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$912,800 - $3,642,000
  • Franchise fee$40,000
  • Royalty4% of weekly Gross Revenues (or four and one-tenth percent (4.1%) of weekly Gross Revenues (other than revenues derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages) if Big Boy has authorized you to sell alcoholic beverages at your Big Boy restaurant and the state in which your Big Boy restaurant is located prohibits Big Boy from receiving royalty payments on your sale of alcoholic beverages)
  • Brand fundAdvertising Fees – Michigan, with the exception of the Upper Peninsula: 2.5% of weekly Gross Revenues; Advertising Fees – Michigan Upper Peninsula: 1.0% of weekly Gross Revenues; Advertising Fees – Other Regions: .5% of weekly Gross Revenues
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A

Learn more about the Food & Beverage industry:

The food and beverage industry offers diverse franchise opportunities, ranging from fast-casual dining to specialty cafes and food trucks. This sector is a resilient choice for entrepreneurs passionate about culinary trends and customer service.

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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2017-06-01

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Location data

Total locations88
Franchise locations56
Corporate locations32
System growth over time

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