Fast Casual Burger Restaurant · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
FDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).
Investment
$704,750–$1,171,500
Total fees
9.5% of sales
Outlets
82
Closure signals
28 ceased, 28 terminated
Lawsuits
4
What their own earnings claim actually says
No financial performance data disclosed whatsoever. Item 19 section exists but contains only boilerplate directing prospects to contact franchisees. Zero sales, cost, or profit figures provided. Complete omission of any earnings claim.
Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
29.78%+ of franchised outlets terminated or ceased in last 3 years; FDD itself flags high turnover risk.
Legal history (Item 3)
4 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $704,750–$1,171,500, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do BurgerFi franchise owners make?
BurgerFi discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the BurgerFi franchise failure rate?
29.78%+ of franchised outlets terminated or ceased in last 3 years; FDD itself flags high turnover risk.
Is a BurgerFi franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. BurgerFi scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 9.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 33966-202504-12 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with BurgerFi or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.