Fast-food franchise opportunities are as plentiful as french fries, but which company offers the best deal when it comes to start-up costs, annual royalties, marketing fees and other bills the franchisee will face?
QSR magazine is out with its annual “Best Franchise Deals” list, spotlighting quick-service and fast-casual brands that offer the best bang for the invested buck.
Some of the restaurants making the list, like Burger 21, Tin Drum Asiacafé and Shane’s Rib Shack, already have a metro Atlanta presence, while others, such as Old Carolina Barbecue Co. and Teriyaki Madness, have yet to fire up a kitchen locally.
Making the list are “The Hungry Upstarts” laying the groundwork for growth; “The Rising Stars” ready for the national spotlight; and “The Powerbrokers,” which have name recognition and profit potential. There’s also the “Hall of Famers” that make the list “year in and year out.”
Ready to make the plunge solo or with a group of investors? If you’re a MyAJC.com subscriber, check out our gallery of QSR’s “best franchise deals.”
