Built Custom Burgers
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 3
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Built Custom Burgers
BUILT Custom Burgers is the fast casual version of The Counter, offering a unique burger-building experience. Indulge in our popular BUILT by ME burgers, accompanied by a delectable selection of fries, shakes, and more. Our laid-back space caters to everyone, from adults and kids to teens and families. We take pride in the quality of our ingredients, ensuring that our proteins, including Angus beef, all-natural chicken breast, and the plant-based Impossible™ Burger, are humanely raised, hormone-free, and free from antibiotics. You can also choose from a variety of cheeses, including cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, and American, all served in a bun or on greens, including options for brioche, whole wheat, and gluten-free buns. Not sure where to start? Let us build a signature burger for you. Whether dining in or taking out, we prioritize speed without compromising on quality, flavor, or customization. At BUILT Custom Burgers, the choice is yours, and we're here to ensure you enjoy a one-of-a-kind burger experience. Join us today and satisfy your burger craving.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$30k
- Transfer/Renewal
If you sign the Franchise Agreement in connection with a transfer or renewal, you will not pay the Initial Franchise Fee.
- Promotional reductions
Franchisor may periodically reduce the Initial Franchise Fee in connection with limited time promotions, new concepts and/or operational programs.
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
500 – 2,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% discount on Initial Franchise Fee for Eligible Military and 501(c)(3) organizations
Brand Percentile Rankings
Growth
- Total locations3
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR0.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$853k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open9 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.