Nathan’s Famous Franchise
To buy a franchise with Nathan’s Famous, you'll need to have at least $100000 in liquid capital and a minimum net worth of $250000.






Franchisor Details
Total Units: 250
Year Founded: 1916
Franchising Since: 1975
Home Office: Jericho, NY
Training: Available
Locations Available: See Below*

Franchise Costs
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Net Worth Required: $250,000
Total Investment: $100,000
Franchise Fee: N/A
Royalty Type: -
Vetern Discount: -
*Nathan’s Famous is currently accepting inquiries from the following locations: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Values & History
In 1916, Nathan Handwerker started his nickel hot dog stand on Coney Island with a $300 loan and his wife's secret recipe. At the time, he had no idea how famous those hot dogs would be.
He had no idea that millions around the globe would tune in to see how many of those hot dogs could be consumed in 10 minutes, or that they would be available to consumers around the world in retail and restaurants.
Fast forward to 2020, 104 years later, Nathan's Famous is embarking on a new path that still pays homage to its New York roots and famous food, but changes everything you know about the brand.
Industry Performance
Market Demand & Advantage
Nathan's Famous is an American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, from its world-famous hot dogs to its burgers, shakes, and fries. In 2019, Nathan's Famous restaurants' division began an evolution, intending to innovate the brand with a brand new menu, new store design, cutting-edge technology, and more.For 2020, we've added culinary consultants, operational veterans, marketing gurus, and design experts to our team to rejuvenate the brand and rally ourselves around innovation to create a brand evolution.
Offering modular designs for speed to market, retrofit packages to covert an existing location, as well as custom build, Nathan's can fit into virtually any location. From kiosks and inline restaurants to freestanding units, we have a design that will fit your needs.
Training & Support
Once the location is in place, Nathan's team brings unparalleled marketing, training, operations, and field support to keep your restaurant up to date and supported.
Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
If you are self-motivated, this may be an excellent opportunity for YOU!
Purchasing a Nathan's Famous Franchise
Net Worth Required: $250,000. Total Investment: $100,000+. Liquid Capital Required: $100,000.
When you invest in a Nathan's franchised location, you benefit from over 100 years of brand power and consumer loyalty.
With more than 200 restaurants in the USA and all over the world, the iconic power of Nathan's brand is ideal for traditional and non-traditional locations.


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