Nathan’s Famous

About Nathan’s Famous

Nathan’s Famous, the American tradition serving “The Flavor of New York” for more than 100 years, is focusing its franchise efforts domestically, but importantly, globally.

While known for its world-famous, all-beef hot dogs and golden crinkle-cut French fries, Nathan’s offers much more, including best-in-class fresh burgers, cheesesteaks and heroes, as well as hand-dipped chicken classics. Its compelling menu can be customised to suit any taste preference in every country. The brand also offers versatile restaurant designs to accommodate a variety of locations, from free-standing units with drive-thrus, to food trucks and everything in between.

How does a Nathan’s Famous franchise work?

Nathan’s takes the basic premise of franchising and redefines it to exceed the most stringent business criteria of today’s investor. It offers a wide range of restaurant designs and customised equipment, thereby offering business opportunities to qualified candidates regardless of space constraints or investment limitations.

What kind of building should I look out for?

A franchise can be located in a free-standing building, a food court in a shopping mall, an in-line shopping centre or urban unit, or can be operated from a kiosk or a mobile unit.

How much does a Nathan’s Famous franchise cost?

Minimum required capital varies by market size, while there are multiple investment ranges. To request further information on franchising costs, click on the ‘Request Free Information’ button.

What training and support do Nathan’s Famous franchisees get?

Site selection assistance
Operationally reviewed and approved

Site development
• Menu development and corporate approval
• Architectural designs, elevations, equipment layouts
• Assistance with local sourcing of equipment and materials
• Consultation and approvals during the entire construction process

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Training
• Executive and crew training (mandatory)
• Train the trainer sessions designed to certify your trainer
• Assistance with onsite training
• Operational assistance before, during and after the grand opening

Why choose a Nathan’s Famous franchise?

• Worldwide brand recognition for over 100 years
• A wide variety of high-quality menu items adaptable to local tastes and pallets
• A flexible menu that includes Nathan’s signature, world-famous hot dogs and fries, New York’s finest burger programme, proprietary hand-dipped chicken and onion ring programmes and more
• Flexible and adaptable restaurant operations
• Supply chain support, which includes assistance with importing proprietary food and paper products and establishing in-country sourcing of brand-acceptable food items and paper products

What the brand looks for in a Nathan’s Famous franchisee

Nathan’s Famous is looking for high-quality candidates to open new restaurants across the United Kingdom. It is committed to the absolute highest brand standards. If you’re motivated by success and providing world-class customer service, fill out the enquiry form on this page.

How can I get started on setting up my own franchise with Nathan’s Famous?

To find out more, or to request further information on franchising with Nathan’s Famous, click on the ‘Request Free Information’ button.