BurgerFuel
Franchise

BurgerFuel at a glance

Fuel for the human engine.
Visit the World of BurgerFuel to read more and see more about the brand here: https://www.burgerfuel.com/nz/world-of-burgerfuel
Come visit us at one of stores across New Zealand: https://www.burgerfuel.com/nz/locations

Own a BurgerFuel…

Home of New Zealand's gourmet burger with a mission of offering New Zealander's only the best fuel for their human engine. If you've had the BurgerFuel experience and you like the idea of owning your own, then you’ve come to the right place.

The BurgerFuel franchise system offers a premium brand with a loyal following and as a BurgerFuel Franchisee, you’ll be in good company alongside a bunch of passionate entrepreneurs like yourself within our global franchise network. This is a great opportunity to become a part of the BurgerFuel story, establish your own business (or empire) and flip a few burgers.

What locations are available?

We’re currently looking for franchisees to own their own BurgerFuel in Nelson, Gisborne, Blenheim, Ashburton, Masterton and Queenstown

We’re always on the lookout for new locations, so if you have a specific location in mind - please get in touch.

What type of people are we looking to partner with?

Like our customers, the people who work for BurgerFuel have a singular aligning characteristic – they are Gourmet Burger Connoisseurs, and they want only the best. Added to this are several other qualities that we look for in the people who want to work with us.

An affinity with food.
We like to think that our franchise holders want to make our burgers not only for their high turnover/financial return, but because they love food and believe in the products they are preparing. Knowledge of and a flair for food will help with your business and the development of the business as a whole. Our training systems will provide you with detailed knowledge of our food and hygiene standards and the BurgerFuel 'flavour'.

A hardworking and dedicated attitude.
The business, whilst a proven formula, requires the continual attention of the franchisee.

A customer service connection.
We have a loyal customer base and it is our duty to cater to their needs. Building and maintaining a strong customer service connection is a primary focus.

Organisational and management skills.
These are a necessity - for the daily running of the store and for dealing with staff and organising rosters.

Flair and character.
Just as our stores have an in-built atmosphere, we seek people who can transmit the same good feeling to our customers. People come to BurgerFuel for a reason, and part of that reason should be you!

Basic accounting and financial knowledge.
To be able to run your own business, a franchisee will ideally have some understanding of financial planning and control.

Financial security.
It is assumed that at least 60% of the business will be funded by assets and cash. Borrowings are not sufficient to fund a business.

What you will get…

The BurgerFuel franchise system offers a premium brand with a loyal following. Not only do we have robust systems, procedures and training – we also have world class innovative marketing to help build a successful venture. Check out the rest of our BurgerFuel website, have a look at our history, our people, our menu or find out about what’s going on in the World of BurgerFuel right now!

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BurgerFuel Franchise FAQs

You probably have a lot of questions, maybe we can help put some of those to bed with these frequently asked questions, specifically around BurgerFuel franchising. You can find general Group Franchise FAQs here. Other brand FAQs can be found here for Shake Out and here for Winner Winner.

I have some general questions or would like to speak to someone.

You might be able to find your answer in our general FAQs here. Otherwise you can get in touch with our franchise team here. Or you can read through the process here.

Costs can change considerably depending on the type of store required for the given area and the expected store volume. The average store in New Zealand costs circa. $600,000.

How much does it cost to build a BurgerFuel store?

What is the cost of purchasing a BurgerFuel franchise area and training costs?

$40,000 franchise fee (paid in $4000 annual instalments), $15,000 franchisee training fee, and (approximately) $25,000 staff training costs.

How much royalty do I expect to pay to the franchisor?

7% of net turnover, calculated monthly.

How much is the advertising contribution to build the sales of my store?

5% of net turnover calculated monthly.

Can I invest in a BurgerFuel and run it under management?

Franchising is an owner-operated business format and our most successful stores have the franchisee at the helm each day. However, should a prospective candidate have an investment partner who is prepared to share some of the financial risk in setting up a BurgerFuel franchise we will consider this on a case-by-case basis.

What is the minimum cash unencumbered amount I must have to be considered for a franchise?

50% of the in-going capital, however, BurgerFuel believes finding the right person is more important than funding and will consider all applicants on a case-by-case basis.