Nathan's Famous
We operate a quick-service restaurant system centered on Nathan’s Famous hot dogs made with our proprietary spice formula, along with crinkle-cut french fries, hamburgers, sandwiches, platters, and other fast-service menu items. Our restaurants are typically located in freestanding buildings, shopping centers, food courts, kiosks, or mobile units, and we use consistent menu standards, operating procedures, and branded décor across locations. We also extend the Nathan’s Famous brand through menu-line offerings in other food service establishments and through packaged products sold in grocery, club, and retail channels. In addition, we sell direct-to-consumer products and wholesale branded products for use at places like stadiums, theme parks, convenience stores, and other food service venues. Our business serves customers looking for familiar, fast, and convenient food in traditional and non-traditional settings.
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Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOEric Gatoff
- HeadquartersOne Jericho Plaza - Wing A, 2nd Floor, Jericho, NY, 11753
- Year founded1916
- Year started franchising1968
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open119 (-18 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$440,943 - $1,040,360
- Franchise fee$30,000
- Royalty5.5% of Gross Sales
- Brand fund2% of Gross Sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Fast Food industry:
Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2019-07-25
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Location data
| Total locations | 119 |
| Franchise locations | 116 |
| Corporate locations | 3 |
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