Hamburger Mary's franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Hamburger Mary's franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $317,150 to $955,500, with about $95,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Hamburger Mary's FDD.
What are the Hamburger Mary's franchise fees and investment?
The Hamburger Mary's franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $317,150 to $955,500. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $317,150 to $955,500 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $95,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Franchising since | 1997 |
How does the Hamburger Mary's investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Hamburger Mary's's minimum investment of $317,150 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 569 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Hamburger Mary's belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Hamburger Mary's FDD?
Verify six parts of the Hamburger Mary's Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Hamburger Mary's discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Hamburger Mary's?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Hamburger Mary's:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza Karma | $24,000 to $30,000 | $317,250 to $582,000 |
| District Taco | $25,000 | $316,800 to $3,129,500 |
| The Waffle Experience | $37,500 | $317,750 to $600,000 |
| SMOKE's POUTINERIE | $30,000 | $316,350 to $536,950 |
| Tifa Chocolate & Gelato | $47,500 | $318,200 to $509,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hamburger Mary's franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Hamburger Mary's franchise ranges from $317,150 to $955,500, including a franchise fee of $50,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Hamburger Mary's franchise?
Hamburger Mary's lists a minimum of about $95,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Hamburger Mary's locations are there?
A current US unit count for Hamburger Mary's is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Hamburger Mary's been franchising?
Hamburger Mary's started offering franchises in 1997 after the company was founded in 1997.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Hamburger Mary's and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hamburger Mary's. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.