Krystal Restaurants
Hamburgers
The Krystal Company is the oldest quick service restaurant chain in the South and the second oldest in the United States.
The Chattanooga-based company currently has more than 450 restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Founded in 1932, Krystal restaurants have become more than sparkling-clean eateries where friendly employees serve up fresh, delicious food. Krystal has become a cultural icon and an experience that virtually every man, woman and child in the South has shared. Nearly everyone in the region has a Krystal memory.
The Krystal brand—and the great food, service, value and setting which it represents—has taken a prominent place in the South's cultural landscape.
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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
How much does it cost to open a Krystal Restaurants Franchises?
Total Investment: $900,000-$1,300,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $32,500
Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: $8.1K
How to contact Krystal Restaurants
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Krystal Restaurants
1 Union Sq.
Chattanooga,
TN
37402
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Toll Free: (800)458-5912
Fax: (423)757-1588
Website: Visit Website
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Krystal Restaurants News
Krystal Names Franchisee Of The Year
The Krystal Co. has named Nashville, Tenn.-based franchise group, BJKF LLC its 2008 Krystal Franchisee of the Year, an honor given annually to one franchise operator that exceeds a variety of designated requirements, the company has announced.
Owned by Nashville residents John and Rob Jewell, BJ... more
The Krystal Company And Fsn South Ink Broadcast Partnership For World Hamburger Eating Championship
The Krystal Company and FSN South announced today a broadcast partnership for the Krystal Square Off V World Hamburger Eating Championship ("Krystal Square Off V"), one of the majors in the sport of competitive eating and the only world hamburger-eating championship sanctioned by Major Leagu... more
Krystal Announces 20 New Inductees Into Krystal Lovers Hall Of Fame
The Krystal Company, the fast food icon famous for the little food with the big taste, announced today the newest members of its Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame. The 20 inductees, representing 18 cities and six states across the South, were selected from several thousand e-mails and letters received by ... more
The Krystal Company Appoints James Bear As Chief Financial Officer
The Krystal Company, the fast food icon famous for its fresh, hot, small, square hamburgers and little food with the big taste, announced today the appointment of James W. Bear as the company's vice president and chief financial officer.
"Jim's financial and business expertise as we... more
Launches New Breakfast Commercials Starring Jacksonville Krystal Lovers
If you grew up in the South chances are you have a Krystal story all your own, and for a few residents of Jacksonville, Fla., their personal tales of Krystal love will be forever memorialized in television commercials for the fast food icon. The 30-second spots, which begin airing on March 6 and pro... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Krystal Restaurants open? 1932
When did Krystal Restaurants start Franchising? 1990
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Expansion Plans
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia,
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Training & Support
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
Business Operations
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 94% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Industry experience General business experience
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Listing Tags
krystal, hamburgers, press, releases, menu, nutrition, square, off
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