Frank & Furter’s is a quick-service restaurant franchise focused on handcrafted hot dogs, gourmet sausages, burgers, fresh-cut fries, and milkshakes. The concept modernizes classic American comfort food by using premium ingredients and bold flavor combinations.

Its menu is designed to be simple, customizable, and highly craveable. The brand targets customers seeking elevated fast-casual dining with a playful, approachable feel.

Frank & Furter’s was founded in 2023 in California, with its original locations opening in San Jose and Santa Clara. The brand was developed by a founding team with deep experience in restaurant operations and franchising.

The franchisor, Franknfurters Franchising LLC, is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Early locations helped validate the concept and refine operations before franchise expansion.

Training

Frank & Furter’s franchise provides a detailed and structured training program to ensure operational consistency and franchisee readiness. Here’s a breakdown of the training components:

1. Initial Training Program
   The Initial Training Program is mandatory and must be completed three to four months before opening. It includes 35 hours of classroom instruction and 110 hours of on-the-job training, conducted at a designated facility such as Scottsdale, Arizona or a certified training store. This training covers orientation, brand history, operations manual review, food prep, POS systems, customer service, and management procedures.
2. Additional Attendees
   The program includes training for up to three individuals, with a fee of $1,000 for each additional person. Travel, lodging, and meal costs are the responsibility of the attendees.
3. Onsite Opening Support
   Franchisees receive up to three days of onsite support during the restaurant’s opening week, provided at no charge. Extended support is available for an additional daily fee.
4. Remedial and Replacement Training
   If franchisee training personnel do not meet standards, the franchisor may require them and selected staff to retake the training program at the franchisee’s expense.
5. Ongoing and Refresher Training
   Frank & Furter’s may require participation in additional training or refresher sessions, especially for replacement personnel. This includes conventions and franchise meetings, which may involve a separate registration fee.

Territory Protection

Frank & Furter’s franchise grants each franchisee a Protected Area typically spanning between a half-mile and one-mile radius from the front door of the restaurant. Within this area, the franchisor agrees not to establish or license another Frank & Furter’s restaurant, provided the franchisee remains in full compliance with the agreement.

This territorial protection remains fixed once the restaurant lease is signed and does not depend on sales volume or performance. However, the franchisor reserves significant rights within and beyond the Protected Area. They may still sell similar products through alternative channels like the internet or grocery stores and operate other types of businesses.

Additionally, they can establish locations in Special Locations such as airports, malls, or universities—even inside the Protected Area—and allow marketing materials to reach customers there.