- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$479K - $1.1M
- Units as of 2020
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28 6% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Fat Tuesday
| Related Categories | Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Parent Company | David Briggs Enterprises Inc. |
| Leadership | Danny Cattan, Director of Franchise Development |
| Corporate Address |
1115 N. Causeway Blvd., #200 Mandeville, LA 70471 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1993 (32 years) |
|---|---|
| # of employees at HQ | 50 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: |
| # of Units | 28 (as of 2020) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Fat Tuesday franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$20,000 |
|---|---|
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Initial Investment
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$479,000 - $1,079,000 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$500,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$20,000 |
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Royalty Fee
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8% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Fat Tuesday has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 10 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 30 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Grand Opening
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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