Stumpy's Hatchet House
Company Information
22 Meridian Rd, Unit 5, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Our name is Woody’s Backyard Franchising, LLC. Our principal business address is 22 Meridian Rd, Unit 5, Eatontown, NJ 07724. We do not have any parent entities. Our affiliate, Stumpy’s Hatchet House, LLC has operated Stumpy’s in Eatontown, New Jersey since April 2016 and was formed September 2015. This affiliate has the same business address as us. Our affiliate, Backyard Enterprises, LLC was opened on January 8, 2014 and sells products and merchandise to our franchisees. This affiliate has the same business address as us. Our affiliate, Backyard Intellectual Holdings, LLC, was formed in Delaware in October 2017 and owns the trademark described in Item 13 of this Disclosure Document. This affiliate has the same business address as us.
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2 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
10/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $105,458 Maximum: $138,880
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: $284,958 Maximum: $457,380
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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