About Sammy's Sliders Franchise
Sammy's Sliders is a fast-casual restaurant franchise featuring a chef-driven menu of gourmet sliders, hand breaded chicken fingers, hot dogs, salads, topped fries, ice cream shakes, and other menu items.
Franchisees own and operate a restaurant that emphasizes prompt, courteous service in a clean, family-friendly, and genuine atmosphere.
The target customers are families and individuals seeking high-quality, affordable fast-casual dining with a focus on slider-style sandwiches and complementary menu offerings.
Sammy's Sliders Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$328K
Average Investment
$520K
Maximum Investment
$713K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales or $2,250/month minimum of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $328,300 – $712,600 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $328K–$713K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Sales or $2,250/month minimum) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Inventory | $3,500 | $8,500 |
| Pre-Opening Inventory Package | $800 | $1,200 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $105,000 | $337,000 |
| Lease-Related Payments -- 3 Months | $16,000 | $18,000 |
| Architecture/Project Management | $10,000 | $19,500 |
| Professional Fees | $0 | $3,000 |
| Signage | $10,000 | $14,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $14,000 | $18,000 |
| Equipment & Smallwares | $80,000 | $142,000 |
| Artwork & Decor | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| POS Computer System; Software Fees and Telephone - 3 Months | $2,900 | $5,900 |
| Tech Environment Survey and Installation Fee; Costs and Expenses | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Video Surveillance System; Audio-Visual Equipment, Music and Entertainment System | $5,100 | $15,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $500 | $2,500 |
| Expenses Associated with Initial Training | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Initial Marketing Spend | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Permits and Licenses for Franchised Business Operations | $500 | $1,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $24,000 | $62,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 |
| Technology Fee | Not currently charged, but may be imposed in the future |
| Audit Fee | The cost of audit (if underpayment is 3% or greater) |
| Local Advertising Requirement | 1% of Gross Sales |
| Initial Marketing Spend | $5,000 - $7,500 |
| POS System and Software Fees | $250 - $450 per month |
| Training Fee | $180/day per trainer plus expenses |
| New Supplier/Product Evaluation Fee | Greater of actual costs or $1,500 |
| Site Selection Extension Fee | $5,000 |
| Insurance Premium Reimbursement | Varies |
| Enforcement Costs | Will vary |
| Non-Reporting Enforcement Fee | $1,000 |
| Unapproved Advertising Enforcement Fee | $250/$500/$1,000 escalating |
| Other Enforcement-Related Fines | Up to $1,000 per infraction |
| Annual Convention | Up to $1,000 per attendee |
| Insufficient Funds | $50 plus any fee charged |
| Management Fee | Up to $500 per day |
| Legal Expenses | Cost of legal expenses incurred |
| Collection and Interest Charges | 18% or highest lawful rate |
| Attorneys Fees and Costs | Fees incurred if franchisor prevails |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 14 days (plus 7 to 10 days of On-Site Assistance at franchisee's location prior to opening) |
| Classroom Training | 32 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 108 hours |
| Training Location | Corporate Office, Winston-Salem, NC / Training Store |
| Additional Training | Three-phase program: Phase 1 covers classroom education including standard operating procedures, POS education, loyalty programs, cost of sales analysis, labor tracking, unit level economics, hiring and retention, safe food handling, and marketing. Phase 2 covers in-restaurant education including front and back of house position education, shift change, opening/closing procedures, and managing technology platforms. Phase 3 covers corporate day and certification with Q&A session. Serve Safe Certificate required. Annual additional/refresher courses may be required. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected (with reservations for Non-traditional Sites) |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Typically a radius of 3 miles around premises, or 0.5 to 1 mile in urban/densely populated areas |
| Description | Franchisees receive a Designated Territory, a geographical area around their restaurant premises where the franchisor will not open or locate, or license any third party to open, another Restaurant utilizing the Proprietary Marks and System from a traditional location. However, the franchisor reserves the right to open or operate at Non-traditional Sites (hospitals, malls, airports, food trucks, stadiums, etc.) within or outside the territory. Territory size varies based on location demographics, population, market demand, and competition. Territory is not contingent upon sales volume or market penetration. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 2 additional consecutive 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must notify in writing; no uncured material defaults; not received 3+ written notices of default in 24 months or 2+ in 12 months; be in good financial standing; have continued possession of premises; complete required renovation and modernization; pay renewal fee; execute then-current franchise agreement (which may contain materially different terms); complete refresher training course ($250/day per trainee); execute general release |
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor must approve all transfers; all obligations must be satisfied; cure all existing defaults; new franchisee must meet qualifications and criteria; transferee must assume obligations, complete training, execute then-current franchise agreement, and pay transfer fee; franchisee must execute general release. Franchisor has 30-day right of first refusal to match any third-party offer. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination for insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership, final judgment of $10,000+, invalid transfer. Termination with notice for fraud, failure to complete training, 3+ cure notices in 24 months, violation of restrictive covenants, misuse of Proprietary Marks, abandonment, felony conviction, insufficient EFT funds 3+ times in 12 months, repeated law violations. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | For 2 years after termination/expiration/transfer, franchisee and related parties may not own, operate, or be involved with any business involved in licensing or franchising of Competing Businesses at any US location where franchisor has offered the franchise, or be involved with a Competing Business within a 10-mile radius of the perimeter of the Designated Territory, any other Restaurant location, or any Development Area. Also prohibited from soliciting former customers, contacting franchisor suppliers for competitive purposes, or soliciting franchisor employees. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | The franchisor encourages but does not require franchisees to personally supervise the Restaurant. If the franchisee is not willing to be the full-time operator, they must engage an Operations Manager approved by the franchisor who has completed the training program. The Restaurant must at all times be managed by at least one individual who has successfully completed the Initial Training Program. For multi-unit operators, a properly trained Operations Manager is required at each Restaurant. |
| Required Suppliers | Trium Food Services, LLC (the Commissary) is the designated and approved supplier for supplies, spices, gift cards, loyalty cards, small wares, apparel and other inventory. Ethos Technologies, LLC is an approved supplier for computer and POS maintenance. Mid-Carolina Realty Group, Inc. is an approved supplier for site selection services. |
| Supply Restrictions | Required Purchases estimated at 80% to 95% of total costs for establishing the business and 45% to 70% of ongoing costs. Must purchase from approved suppliers for furniture, fixtures, equipment, signage, decor, spices, sauces, foodstuffs, POS hardware/software, credit card processing, gift/loyalty cards, marketing materials, and project management services. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | As of fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, neither the franchisor nor affiliates derived any revenue on account of System franchisee purchases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Neither the franchisor, nor its affiliates or agents, offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees, nor do they guarantee franchisee obligations. |
Sammy's Sliders Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.1M
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Sammy's Sliders Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSammy's Sliders has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Sammy's Sliders System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
2
Sammy's Sliders currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 20 states: CA, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Sammy's Sliders Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Sammy's Sliders franchise ranges from $328,300 to $712,600, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Sammy's Sliders charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Sales or $2,250/month minimum of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Sammy's Sliders Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Sammy's Sliders to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Sammy's Sliders franchise owners report average revenue of $1.1M. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Sammy's Sliders has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $328,300-$712,600, a 5% of Gross Sales or $2,250/month minimum royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $328,300 to $712,600 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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