Means you shell out significantly less than other restaurant concepts.
We are looking for experienced multi-unit owners with restaurant or management experience (or have a business partner with this experience). Franchise Owners should be passionate about food, enjoy mentoring and motivating staff, and love seeing guests have fun as they eat great food and spend time together.
Both single and multi-unit development agreements are available.
**Depending upon size.
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $50,000 |
| Lease Security Deposit | $9,500 | $20,000 |
| Rent (3 Months) | $18,000 | $36,000 |
| Real Estate Broker Fees | $0 | $15,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $235,000 | $390,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Interior and Exterior Signage | $7,000 | $20,000 |
| Point of Sale System and Back Office Computer | $16,000 | $20,000 |
| Required Insurance Premiums | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Permits and Licenses | $4,200 | $30,000 |
| Technology Fees (3 Months) | $240 | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Grand Opening | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Professional Fees | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Uniforms | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| ServSafe Food Safety Certification | $600 | $800 |
| TOTAL | $401,540 | $726,500 |
This information appears in Item 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
Fill out our contact form and a member of our Franchise Development team will get in touch with you to discuss the information you’ll need to make a strong business decision.
Get a comprehensive overview of the market, franchise opportunity, financial performance of existing locations, support services, and the Angry Crab Shack culture.
We’ll share our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which provides pertinent details about the company, our business model, and every aspect of being a Franchise Owner. Then, we’ll schedule time to discuss the document, as well as your preferred market, the number of locations you’re considering, financing, organizational structure, and more.
Submit a formal franchise application which, contains a personal financial statement and supporting documentation for each Franchise Owner (when applicable). There is no cost associated with submitting your application.
You will be invited to attend a Discovery Day at our home office in Mesa, AZ. You will meet the ownership and management team in person and ask any remaining questions you have about the opportunity. You’ll also meet with the operations team and have an on-the-job experience in one of our local Angry Crab Shack restaurants.
After a confirmation by all parties of a successful Discover Day, we will send you a Franchise Development Agreement outlining the restaurant development schedule, as agreed upon by Angry Crab Shack. Upon receipt of the signed agreements and the appropriate franchise fee, we will welcome you to our franchise family!
Congratulations! You’re ready to begin the real estate search process, which is the first step in your journey to the Grand Opening of your Angry Crab Shack restaurant!
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