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FATBURGER franchise — cost, FDD facts & litigation
What FATBURGER's most recently registered Franchise Disclosure Document actually says about the money, the lawsuits, and the growth — before you wire a five- or six-figure franchise fee.
The full FATBURGER report — $79
Every fee line (Items 5–7), the Item 19 earnings disclosure in context, the Item 3 litigation record, and the Item 20 outlet open/close/transfer history — structured and cited to FATBURGER's FDD. Instant, shareable, save-as-PDF.
What's in the FATBURGER FDD
| Total initial investment (Item 7) | $36,500 – $88,000 |
|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $50,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% |
| Financial performance (Item 19) | Not disclosed |
| Litigation (Item 3) | None disclosed |
| Franchised outlets (latest year end) | 177 |
| FDD year | 2025 |
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Commerce — CARDS franchise registrations · filing 35447-202603-03.
FATBURGER franchise — frequently asked
How much does a FATBURGER franchise cost?
FATBURGER's most recently filed FDD (Item 7) puts the total estimated initial investment at $36,500 – $88,000, with an initial franchise fee of $50,000 and a 6% royalty. The full report breaks down every fee line.
Does FATBURGER disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
No — FATBURGER's most recent FDD does not include a financial performance representation (Item 19). Franchisors disclose earnings at their option, so its absence is itself worth weighing, and any earnings claims made outside the FDD are a red flag.
Are there lawsuits against FATBURGER?
FATBURGER's most recent FDD discloses no litigation in Item 3. The full report cites the exact language.
Is FATBURGER a good franchise to buy?
That depends on the numbers in the FDD: the $36,500 – $88,000, whether Item 19 earnings are disclosed (they are not), litigation history (none disclosed), and whether the franchised outlet count is growing or shrinking. The full FATBURGER report puts all of it in one place, cited to the FDD.