A Wienerschnitzel franchise offers the opportunity to be part of the World’s largest hot dog chain. With over 45 years of proven success, Wienerschnitzel’s line of hot dogs, including its famous chili dogs, provide a unique and competitive position in the fast food marketplace.

Wienerschnitzel utilizes a combination of national, regional and local advertising programs, including an Advertising Co-op in most areas of the West. Additionally, Wienerschnitzel has a very effective purchasing and distribution program that provides quality products at extremely competitive prices to its franchise community through a network of approved suppliers and distributors.

The initial 20 year franchise fee is $32,000, royalty is 5% of sales, and the minimum advertising commitment is 4% of sales. (The franchise fee for subsequent units is $20,000 per store)

The franchisee, or a designated General Manager, must complete a six-week training program. Additional and ongoing training and support are provided as well.

Franchisees may choose from three building designs with land-size requirements from approximately 17,500 square feet to 22,000 square feet. Building and equipment packages range from approximately $350,000 to $1,000,000. GGI will provide a list of banks and commercial lenders that work with Wienerschnitzel franchisees. (GGI does not provide financing for franchisee development)

SUPPORT

Wienerschnitzel will provide you with support throughout the restaurant development process. This support includes assisting you with: references to banks for Small Business Administration and conventional financing, site approval, equipment suppliers, references to computer and sign vendors, prototype drawings, and conversion design and cost estimates. As an incoming franchisee, you will be provided with a comprehensive six-week training program for you and/or your management, for a nominal fee. They also offer an in-house operations team to assist you when you open your restaurant.

Ongoing support consists of providing you with a Franchise Area Director, marketing materials, and an established distribution system with national purveyors. You will also have the opportunity of getting together with GGI for the semiannual National Operators Seminar, as well as for various regional meetings. To receive more information about joining our Wienerschnitzel Full Franchise Program, simply fill out the Contact Us form.

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Wienerschnitzel was started with the opening of a single hot dog stand in 1961. Today, Wienerschnitzel is the World's Largest Hot Dog Chain with over 340 restaurants in ten states and Guam. Besides their signature chili dog, they are also loved for their delicious corn dogs, chili cheese fries and chili cheeseburgers. Wienerschnitzel is a hot dog heaven.

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