Schoop's Hamburgers
Company Information
215 Ridge Road Munster, Indiana 46321
As used in the circular, "you" means the franchisee under the attached License Agreement. Schoop's Enterprises, Inc. ("Schoop's Enterprises") is an Indiana for profit corporation which maintains its principal place of business at 215 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana 46321. It does business under that name and its business is the licensing of "Schoop's Hamburgers" restaurants. Schoop's Enterprises has been given the right to license "Schoop's Hamburgers" restaurants in the state of Indiana and has the authority to grant Licensees the right to operate restaurants under the name "Schoop's Hamburgers" and further authorizes the use of the name of Schoop, Schoop's and all associated names and descriptions. Schoop's Enterprises does not operate "Schoop's Hamburgers" restaurants. Its agent for service of process is Richard Newell, 1417 Wilderness Drive, Schererville, IN 46375 and The Indiana Secretary of State, 201 State House, 200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Each "Schoop's Hamburgers" restaurant offers a uniform limited menu. Hamburgers are featured in various sizes and descriptions from simple hamburgers to special cheeseburgers. Schoop's Enterprises was established in 1984 specifically for the purpose of selling licenses for "Schoop's Hamburgers" restaurants. There are no predecessors of Schoop's Enterprises but its authority to offer Licenses is from Schoop Hamburgers, Inc., another Indiana corporation which has roots going back to the late 1940's, was operated as a family proprietorship from 1964 to 1970 and has operated as an Indiana corporation since that time. Schoop Hamburgers, Inc. granted its first license to operate a restaurant in 1982.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
3/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $20,000 Maximum: $20,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $285,000 Maximum: $385,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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