3/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

4 /10
Higher than 66% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchised business being offered is HOT DOG ON A STICK restaurants that offer and sell award-winning lemonade, hot-dog-on-a-stick and cheese-on-a-stick products, French fries, as well as any other protein-on-a-stick, food items and beverages that we designate and/or approve.
Company Background
HOT DOG ON A STICK is a franchised restaurant chain founded in 1952 by Bill and Bob Wian. The company has since grown to more than 160 locations worldwide, with a focus on offering quality food at a fair price. With over 60 years in the industry, HOT DOG ON A STICK has built an excellent reputation for themselves as one of America's favorite hot dog restaurants.
Franchise Opportunity
Americans love hot dogs, but the quality of most hot dogs has declined significantly over time. HOT DOG ON A STICK stores are committed to offering customers a high-quality product, and our strict standards ensure that each bite is bursting with flavor. Our franchisees have access to an extensive training program and support network so they can be successful in this business opportunity. We also offer financing options for qualified candidates through our financial partner Franchise Finance Group (FFG). FFG will help you find the capital you need to open your own store or expand your existing operation.
Corporate Structure
The franchisor is HDOS Franchising, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. It began offering HOT DOG ON A STICK franchises in November 2014. Its principal place of business is 9720 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 500 Beverly Hills, California 90212. Its direct parent company is HDOS Franchise Brands, LLC.

Earnings Transparency

1 /10
This Franchise discloses much less information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

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FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Hot Dog On A Stick business?
Franchisees typically require at least $540,500 to $678,500 investment to get their Hot Dog On A Stick business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Hot Dog On A Stick?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $33,000 in fees directly to Hot Dog On A Stick in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Hot Dog On A Stick franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Hot Dog On A Stick business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical Hot Dog On A Stick brings in each year. We estimate that other franchisees in the Food & Beverage industry generate $1,201,697 revenue, so we would expect Hot Dog On A Stick to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Hot Dog On A Stick unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Hot Dog On A Stick franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 15 year contract initially. The renewal length is 10 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

4 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $540,500 to $678,500 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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