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Top 10 Fast Casual Restaurants Franchises

Best Fast Casual Restaurants Franchises - April 2025

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Company Name

Industry

Franchising
Since

Franchise
Units

Cash
Investment

Total
Investment

Royalty
Fee

Financing
Available

Growth Prospect

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Marketing Support

Training

Training

Ongoing Support

Ongoing Support

Value

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Leaders
1
Shakeys USA, Inc. Alhambra, California
44 Reviews Write A Review
Sonia Barajas-Najera
626-576-0616
Visit Website Shakeys USA, Inc.

Fast Food Franchises

1954
121
$35K
$461 - 1,684.5K
7%
Yes
100
100
100
100
100
100%
NC
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Shakeys USA, Inc. Shakeys USA, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 626-576-0616
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Shakeys USA, Inc.
  • Franchising Since:
    1954
  • Franchise Units:
    121
  • Cash Investment:
    $35K
  • Total Investments:
    $461 - 1,684.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.shakeys.com
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Reviews (44)
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Positive 84.1% 37 Reviews
I really love going to Alhambra shakey's espe...
karen zelaya
Negative 2.3% 1 Reviews
Requested senior prices, the cashier register...
Ben Bustillo
Neutral 13.6% 6 Reviews
Came here for their hawaiin style buffet and...
nadoola s

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

2
burgerim.com United States
24 Reviews Write A Review
Oren Loni
214-382-4556
Visit Website burgerim.com

Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

2016
23
$10K
$255 - 350K
5%
Yes
100
98
100
99
100
99.4%
NC
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burgerim.com burgerim.com
Talk to a Representative: 214-382-4556
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For burgerim.com
  • Franchising Since:
    2016
  • Franchise Units:
    23
  • Cash Investment:
    $10K
  • Total Investments:
    $255 - 350K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    burgerim.com
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Reviews (24)
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Positive 75.0% 18 Reviews
Grate burgers..I love the lamb burger very mu...
Saeid Riazi
Negative 20.8% 5 Reviews
One of the most arrogant individuals I have e...
Harold Pollitt
Neutral 4.2% 1 Reviews
Quality of their burger is not the same as wh...
Hamid Shojaie

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

3
Little Caesars Detroit, Michigan
41 Reviews Write A Review
Marian Ilitch
313-983-6000
Visit Website Little Caesars

Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises,
Bakery & Café/Deli

1959
264
$50,000
$193,050 - $592,500
12%
Yes
97
99
98
100
98
98.4%
NC
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Little Caesars Little Caesars
Talk to a Representative: 313-983-6000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Little Caesars
  • Franchising Since:
    1959
  • Franchise Units:
    264
  • Cash Investment:
    $50,000
  • Total Investments:
    $193,050 - $592,500
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    12%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.littlecaesars.com
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Reviews (41)
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Positive 78.0% 32 Reviews
Very fast. Great pizza
Suzanne Harris
Negative 17.1% 7 Reviews
They suck
Sandra Dykhuis
Neutral 4.9% 2 Reviews
Cheap place to get your pizza fix. Not bad bu...
Charles Younger

Growth Prospect

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Training

Ongoing Support

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Strong Performers
4
BONMi Washington, District of Columbia
54 Reviews Write A Review
Lynne Jacoby
202-785-0012
Visit Website BONMi

Fast Food Franchises

2005
320
$10000
$100K-400K
12%
Yes
95
96
96
94
93
94.8%
NC
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BONMi
Talk to a Representative: 202-785-0012
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For BONMi
  • Franchising Since:
    2005
  • Franchise Units:
    320
  • Cash Investment:
    $10000
  • Total Investments:
    $100K-400K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    12%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    eatbonmi.com
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Reviews (54)
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Positive 64.8% 35 Reviews
Top
Clóvis Lasta Waszkiewicz
Negative 18.5% 10 Reviews
Service was ok but a bit rushed and no one wa...
Tori-ann Holness
Neutral 16.7% 9 Reviews
Give it a try, it’s ok!
Dan Katter

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

5
Hungry Howies Pizza, Inc. Madison Heights, Michigan
26 Reviews Write A Review
Jim Hearn
248-414-3300
Visit Website Hungry Howies Pizza, Inc.

Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises,
Bakery & Café/Deli

1973
550
$100,000
$228,000 - $432,500
5%
Yes
96
99
98
100
96
97.8%
NC
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Hungry Howies Pizza, Inc. Hungry Howies Pizza, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 248-414-3300
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Hungry Howies Pizza, Inc.
  • Franchising Since:
    1973
  • Franchise Units:
    550
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $228,000 - $432,500
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.hungryhowies.com
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Reviews (26)
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Positive 57.7% 15 Reviews
I love Hungry Howie's pizza. The crust and sa...
Marsha Mooneyhan
Negative 38.5% 10 Reviews
Did an online order for the Novi location, de...
Tiff M.
Neutral 3.8% 1 Reviews
It's a good break from normal pizza
Thomas Moseley

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

6
Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc. Jacksonville, Florida
52 Reviews Write A Review
Greg Delks
800-388-3473
Visit Website Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc.

Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises

1994
802
$90,000 - $100,000
$131,150 - $928,405
6%
Yes
97
98
97
98
96
97.2%
NC
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Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc. Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 800-388-3473
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Firehouse Restaurant Grou...
  • Franchising Since:
    1994
  • Franchise Units:
    802
  • Cash Investment:
    $90,000 - $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $131,150 - $928,405
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.firehousesubs.com
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Reviews (52)
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Positive 86.5% 45 Reviews
Quick & good food
mike sharbutt
Negative 11.5% 6 Reviews
Air conditioning was not working well. It is...
Bear Down Chicago Bears
Neutral 1.9% 1 Reviews
It was okay; nothing special and you don't ha...
Dean Jackson

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Contenders
7
Kolache Factoryinc Katy, Texas
38 Reviews Write A Review
John Banks
855-565-2243
Visit Website Kolache Factoryinc

Fast Food Franchises,
Bakery & Café/Deli

1981
46
$150,000
$343,330 - $532,000
6%
No
95
97
94
95
96
95.4%
NC
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Kolache Factoryinc Kolache Factoryinc
Talk to a Representative: 855-565-2243
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Kolache Factoryinc
  • Franchising Since:
    1981
  • Franchise Units:
    46
  • Cash Investment:
    $150,000
  • Total Investments:
    $343,330 - $532,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    No
  • Website:
    www.kolachefactory.com
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Reviews (38)
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Positive 92.1% 35 Reviews
My new addiction is the Philly Cheesesteak ko...
A.J. Romero
Negative 2.6% 1 Reviews
Bad service.We came at 1.55 pm to buy kolache...
xena Malone
Neutral 5.3% 2 Reviews
First time having kolache cant say i would be...
akbar khan

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

8
Sweet Arleen's Westlake Village, California
33 Reviews Write A Review
Larry Schwartz
805-418-5225
Visit Website Sweet Arleen's

Fast Food Franchises

2009
8
$35K
$270.6 - 439K
4%
Yes
93
95
95
92
94
93.8%
NC
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Sweet Arleen's Sweet Arleen's
Talk to a Representative: 805-418-5225
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Sweet Arleen's
  • Franchising Since:
    2009
  • Franchise Units:
    8
  • Cash Investment:
    $35K
  • Total Investments:
    $270.6 - 439K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.sweetarleens.com
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Reviews (33)
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Positive 69.7% 23 Reviews
Great cupcakes, very helpful staff. The best!
Rachel McIlraith
Negative 15.2% 5 Reviews
The cake is okay but not sure much better tha...
Jillian Morenz
Neutral 15.2% 5 Reviews
I bought a dozen of the minis yesterday at th...
Janessa G

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

9
Clean Juice Bar Huntersville, North Carolina
52 Reviews Write A Review
Kat Eckles
704-997-6325
Visit Website Clean Juice Bar

2013
626
$12600.00
$132K-900K
15%
Yes
91
92
93
94
94
92.8%
NC
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Clean Juice Bar
Talk to a Representative: 704-997-6325
Key Facts For Clean Juice Bar
  • Franchising Since:
    2013
  • Franchise Units:
    626
  • Cash Investment:
    $12600.00
  • Total Investments:
    $132K-900K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    15%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.cleanjuicebar.com
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Reviews (52)
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Positive 86.5% 45 Reviews
MY NEW ADDICTION.... LOVE CLEAN JUICE!!!! Wis...
Sharon Mills
Negative 11.5% 6 Reviews
This location is not the greatest. First of a...
Rozina Kara
Neutral 1.9% 1 Reviews
Good juice but over priced
Natalia Edwards

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

10
Award Turlock, California
39 Reviews Write A Review
Nate Gilbert
559-435-5305
Visit Website Award

Overall Franchises

2008
80
$100,000
$192,250 - $431,150
6% gross monthly revenues
95
98
96
97
96
96.4%
NC
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Award Award
Talk to a Representative: 559-435-5305
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Award
  • Franchising Since:
    2008
  • Franchise Units:
    80
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $192,250 - $431,150
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6% gross monthly revenues
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    www.deli-delicious.com
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Reviews (39)
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Positive 71.8% 28 Reviews
Always a good place for a sandwich. Staff is...
Christopher Peterson
Negative 17.9% 7 Reviews
I came to this store hoping at least ONE of t...
Emelia R
Neutral 10.3% 4 Reviews
Good food but we waited 25 minutes for our sa...
Ride Riot

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Evaluation Criteria: Best Fast Casual Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
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