Back Yard Burgers

Quick-service restaurant offering hamburgers, chicken and desserts

In 1986, supermarket owner Lattimore Michael was bored with his business. After reading an article about restaurants with a double drive-thru, he knew what he wanted to do'start the same kind of restaurant. In 1987, the first Back Yard Burgers opened in Cleveland, Mississippi. There are now locations throughout the South and Midwest.

Back Yard Burgers cooks 1/3-pound specialty hamburgers and '-pound chicken sandwiches with toppings ranging from hot pepper sauce to grilled pineapples. In 1999, Back Yard Burgers was named the exclusive food concessions operator for the Memphis Zoo. Visitors can order hamburgers and other favorites at two cafes and from carts throughout the zoo.

The company went public in 1993 under the symbol BYBI on the NASDAQ market.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Back Yard Burgers Franchises?

Total Investment: $800,000-$1,800,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $1K

How to contact Back Yard Burgers

Back Yard Burgers Inc.
1657 N. Shelby Oaks Dr., #105
Memphis, TN
38134

Phone: (901)367-0888
Fax: (901)367-0999

Website: Visit Website

Back Yard Burgers News

Back Yard Burgers Receives Nasdaq Notice Regarding Delayed Filing Of Form 10-q
Back Yard Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYBI) announced today that it received a Nasdaq Staff Determination notice yesterday stating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) because it has not timely filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its Quarterly Rep... more

Back Yard Burgers Issues Statement Regarding Letter From Bbac, Llc
Back Yard Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYBI) (the "Company") announced today that it has received a letter dated August 24, 2006, from BBAC, LLC ("BBAC") expressing a desire to acquire all of the Company's common stock for $6.10 per share, subject to due diligence, financing and othe... more

Back Yard Burgers Acknowledges Receipt Of Letter From Cherokee Advisors, Llc
Back Yard Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYBI) today confirmed that the Board of Directors of Back Yard Burgers received a letter from Cherokee Advisors, LLC dated April 28, 2006, expressing an interest in acquiring Back Yard Burgers. Based on the Board's evaluation of the proposal, on May 18, 2006, ... more

Back Yard Burgers Names Dane C. Andreeff And Gina A. Balducci To Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors of Back Yard Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYBI) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Dane C. Andreeff and Gina A. Balducci as members of the Board of Directors, effective April 4, 2006. Gina A. Balducci will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee, effe... more

Back Yard Burgers Announces Plans To Separate Chairman And Ceo Positions; Management Restructuring
The Board of Directors of Back Yard Burgers, Inc. (Nasdaq: BYBI) (the "Company") today announced plans to separate the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer positions of the Company. The Board of Directors also accepted the resignation of Michael W. Myers from his positions as President an... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Back Yard Burgers open? 1986
When did Back Yard Burgers start Franchising? 1988

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 125 0 0 42

2004 99 0 0 42

2003 86 0 0 42

2002 74 0 0 40

2001 62 0 0 36

Expansion Plans

United States: Mid West, North East, South, South East,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No Yes

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Third Party Financing Source(s): Franchise Finance, Wells Fargo Franchise Finance Group

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

60% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 35
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience
Marketing skills

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