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Buy a Burger 21 Franchise

Burger 21 is a fast-casual “beyond the better burger” franchise launched in 2009 by the owners of The Melting Pot fondue chain, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It stands out with 21 chef-inspired burgers using Certified Angus Beef, chicken, turkey, veggie, shrimp, and tuna options, plus hand-breaded tenders, all-beef hot dogs, fresh salads, and an extensive shake bar featuring hand-crafted shakes, floats, and sundaes made with premium toppings like marshmallow sauce and toasted brioche. Emphasizing high-touch service, gluten-free choices, and monthly new burger/shake specials, Burger 21 fills a niche in the competitive burger market with gourmet appeal for diverse tastes. Backed by 30+ years of franchising expertise from Front Burner Brands, it reported $1.46M average unit volume early on and targeted expansion in Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, North Carolina, and D.C. This chef-driven model suits entrepreneurs seeking recession-resistant growth in fast-casual dining, where quality ingredients and innovation drive repeat business without gimmicks.

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Why buy a Burger 21 Franchise?

Burger 21 provides a differentiated, high-AUV model in booming fast-casual burgers, robust support, and franchisor expertise for scalable success amid industry growth.

Burger 21 Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $27,000 - $40,000

    • Initial Investment

      $428,247 - $1,085,164

    • Net Worth Requirement

      $600,000

    • Cash Requirement

      $250,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

  • Training & Support

    • 2 weeks on the job training

    • 4-6 weeks classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Burger 21 – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Burger 21 offers comprehensive training with 2 weeks on-the-job and 4-6 weeks classroom, plus ongoing aid like purchasing co-ops, newsletters, conventions, toll-free line, grand opening help, online support, security procedures, and lease negotiation. Field operations and marketing include co-op advertising, ad templates, and regional campaigns. Franchisees gain from proven systems by experienced foodservice operators.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Named one of Entrepreneur's Top New Franchises of 2016, Burger 21 earned acclaim for its innovative "beyond better burger" category, rapid growth, and quality. Featured in Franchise 500 lists, it celebrated three-year anniversaries with strong market success and loyal customers.

  3. Industry / Market

    The U.S. burger sector exceeds $65 billion in quick-service/fast-casual, with "better burger" fast-casual seeing double-digit growth. Households prioritize premium, diverse options amid rising fast-casual demand.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Ideal franchisees are single/multi-unit operators with foodservice experience preferred, passion for guest service, $250K liquidity, $600K net worth per unit, and 650+ credit score.

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