Quick Verdict · who it fits
BurgerFi Franchise, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$705K - $1.2M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
Royalty (Item 6)
5.5% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
66 +8
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
2+ yrs
Company-owned units
16
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5.5% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,260,000
$100k$2.3M
Royalty (5.5%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
82
Total units open
8
Units opened last year
20
Units closed last year
-12
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Burgerfi ranks against 607 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
82nd pct · of 607 peers
Franchise fee
36th pct · of 607 peers
System size
65th pct · of 607 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$460K - $1.5M
Avg franchise fee
$43K
Avg system size
322
Franchises analyzed
607
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerfi | Disclosed | $35K | $705K - $1.2M | 5.5% | 66 |
| Sbk BurgerSimilar price | None | $40K | $420K - $1.2M | 5% | 1 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | Disclosed | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
BurgerFi Franchise, LLC requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $704,750–$1,171,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. BurgerFi Franchise, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5.5% and an advertising fund contribution of 2.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, BurgerFi Franchise, LLC has 66 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. BurgerFi Franchise, LLC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, BurgerFi Franchise, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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