About Wayback Franchise
Wayback Franchising LLC operates the Wayback Burgers brand, a fast casual hamburger restaurant chain known for its hand crafted burgers, thick milkshakes, and classic American diner menu.
The brand combines nostalgic charm with made to order quality, offering a menu that includes signature burgers, chicken sandwiches, and over a dozen milkshake flavors made with hand scooped ice cream.
The initial franchise fee is $20,000, making it an affordable entry into the competitive burger franchise segment.
Wayback Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 2% of monthly Marketing and than third business day of See Note of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $296,000 – $890,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $296K–$890K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (2% of monthly Marketing and than third business day of See Note) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Lump sum Franchise Us Agreement Contractor, Leasehold | $75,000 | $350,000 |
| contractors Suppliers, or Us | $2,500 | $20,000 |
| Outside Fixtures | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Signage | $7,000 | $35,000 |
| As arranged Before opening Suppliers | $9,000 | $13,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses during | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| As arranged Before opening Suppliers Training Utility Deposits | $0 | $5,000 |
| As arranged Before opening Suppliers Prepaid Insurance | $500 | $5,000 |
| As arranged Before opening Suppliers Premiums Permits and Licenses | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| To Whom Method of Type of Expenditure Estimated Amount When Due Payment is to Pa | $20,000 | $60,000 |
| operation | $256,000 | $850,000 |
| square feet at a cost of | $12 | $100 |
| Lump sum signing of Walmart Us Sublease Contractor, | $75,000 | $350,000 |
| Walmart Sublease Suppliers, or Us At signing of lease Initial Rent Outlays | $0 | $5,000 |
| Outside Fixtures and | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Signage | $7,000 | $35,000 |
| As arranged Before opening Suppliers | $9,000 | $13,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses during | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| As arranged Before opening Suppliers Training Utility Deposits | $0 | $5,000 |
| As arranged Before opening Suppliers Prepaid Insurance | $500 | $5,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,400 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,400 |
| Technology Fee | $200 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Wayback Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Wayback does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Wayback Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Wayback System Growth
Wayback currently operates 0 franchised locations and 165 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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