Nathan's Famous

Hot dogs, hamburgers, seafood, chicken

Nathan's began as a nickel hot dog stand in Coney Island in 1916 and has become a much-loved "New York institution" now available throughout the United States and overseas.

Through our innovative points-of-distribution strategies, Nathan's products are marketed within our restaurant system and throughout a broad spectrum of other food-service and retail environments. Our Branded Product Program provides for the sale of Nathan's signature products to food-service locations nationwide. Nathan's products are also featured in supermarkets and club stores throughout the United States and are being marketed on television by QVC. In total, Nathan's products are marketed for sale in over 17,000 locations.

Successful market penetration of our highly recognized valued brand and products, through a wide variety of distribution channels, continues to provide new and exciting growth opportunities for our Company.

Opportunities exist for Franchising within our restaurant system and licensing Nathan's branded products through our Food Service programs. We seek strong
partners to help us achieve our ultimate goal of remaining the leader in our segment, while maintaining the standard that everyone in our industry aspires to achieve.

International

Opportunities exist for Area Development and International Master Franchise Rights. We seek strong partners to help us achieve our ultimate goal of remaining the leader in our segment, while maintaining the standard that everyone in our industry aspires to achieve.

We would like you to consider opening a Nathan's. We believe that Nathan's is an exceptional brand capable of providing substantial sales and profits.

For more information contact Nathan's Franchising division at fl@nathansfamous.com

Please Note: The operators of Nathan's Famous, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Nathan's Famous website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Nathan's Famous Franchises?

Total Investment: $250,000-$450,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Advertising Fee: 2%
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: 50% of franchise fee

How to contact Nathan's Famous

Nathan's Famous Inc.
1400 Old Country Rd., #400
Westbury, NY
11590

Phone: (516)338-8500
Fax: (516)338-7220

Website: Visit Website

Nathan's Famous News

Fast-food Franchise Continues International Expansion
Nathan's Famous, a USA based fast-food chain, has continued its international expansion with the opening of restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait City. In addition to these outlets Nathan's Famous has also signed a letter of intent for a Master Franchise agreement in Canada. The company was fou... more

On The Brooklyn Bridge, In Front Of The New York, New York Hotel In Las Vegas, An American Record Was Set Yesterday
Joey Chestnut, a 22 year old civil engineering student from San Jose, CA devoured 50 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes Thursday to set a new American record in the Las Vegas qualifier of Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Chestnut's record tops Sonya Thomas' mark of 4... more

Nathan's Famous, Inc. Acquires Arthur Treacher's Trademarks
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) today reported its acquisition of the trademarks and intellectual property relating to the "Arthur Treacher's" brand. Effective February 28, 2006, NF Treachers Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nathan's Famous, Inc., acquired from PAT Franc... more

Nathan's Running At Full Speed Ahead
Nathan’s Famous is running full speed ahead with conversion plans for its stalled Miami Subs Grill chain that will give the 12-year old quick serve concept a new identity and a strategically branded menu. Resurfacing as Miami Subs Plus, much of the 145-unit sandwich chain is being modified t... more

Best Of The Wurst
The work crew taking their lunch break at Nathan's Famous on Old Country Road in Westbury announce their orders — three hot dogs, two cheese steaks, one hamburger, four french fries — not bothering to look up at the green and yellow overhead menu. They know what's on it. A few moments ... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Nathan's Famous open? 1916
When did Nathan's Famous start Franchising? 1988

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 363 0 17 5

2004 363 0 17 5

2003 158 0 7 10

2002 0 0 0 0

2001 0 0 0 0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee Yes No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment Yes No

Inventory Yes No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising

Business Operations

60% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 14
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (65% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience

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Listing Tags

hot dog, restaurants, franchising, restaurant chains, french fries, new york, coney island, nathans, nathans hot dogs, fast food, hot dog eating contest

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