5 & Diner

'50s-style diner

Kenneth E. Higginbotham opened the first 5 & Diner restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona in 1987. Restaurants feature a '50s theme, complete with jukeboxes, hostesses in poodle skirts and hula hoop contests. The menu includes favorites like hamburgers, sandwiches and salads. Breakfast is served all day, and every 5 & Diner offers blue plate specials that include sloppy joes, fish and chips, and spaghetti with meat sauce.
5 & Diner restaurants also have a soda fountain that serves milkshakes, egg cremes, floats and flavored sodas.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a 5 & Diner Franchises?

Total Investment: $300,000-$1,000,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 15-20 years
Renewal Fee: 25% of current franchise fee

How to contact 5 & Diner

5 & Diner Franchise Corp.
1140 E. Greenway, #1
Mesa, AZ
85203

Phone: (480)962-7104
Fax: (480)962-0159

Website: Visit Website

5 & Diner News

5 & Diner Restaurants Wins Again
For the past nine years we have received awards from the New Times for: "THE BEST MALTED MILKSHAKE" "THE BEST PLACE TO TAKE MY WIFE" "BEST HAMBURGER" "BEST LATE NIGHT DINING" "BEST BREAKFAST " "BEST DINER" Phoenix Magazine "Best of the... more
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Franchise History

When did the first 5 & Diner open? 1987
When did 5 & Diner start Franchising? 1993

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 17 0 0 1

2004 0 0 0 0

2003 19 0 0 1

2002 19 0 0 1

2001 18 0 0 1

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Training
Ongoing training at franchisee's location

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience
Marketing skills
Past management experience

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