Q: What is the Krystal Franchise Program?

A: The Krystal Franchise Program offers multi-unit franchise agreements to qualified candidates. The "franchisee" typically then owns and operates 5 or more Krystal restaurants.

Q: What are the qualifications associated with the program?

• Financial qualifications: net worth of least $1.2 million and liquid assets of at least $600,000. (Our minimum development requirement is 3 restaurants).
• Operations experience: Experience in foodservice operations, multi-unit management, franchising, and/or business development.

Q: What are the franchise fees?

A: $32,500 per franchise.

Q: What is the term of the Franchise Agreement?

A: A Franchise Agreement has a term of 20 years, with an option to renew for an additional 20-year period.

Q: What are the estimated equipment and building costs?

A: Estimated equipment and building costs are approximately $492,500 - $666,000, exclusive of land for a full size Krystal restaurant.

Q: What is the minimum size lot requirement for a free-standing 
     Krystal KP-M restaurant?

A: 30,000 sq. ft. with a minimum frontage of 135 ft. before setbacks and easements.

Q: What is the minimum size lot requirements for a free-standing 
     Krystal SB restaurant?

A. 23,000 sq. ft. with a minimum frontage of 110 ft. before setbacks and easements.

Q: What are the ongoing fees?

A: A 4.5% royalty fee and 4% advertising fee.

Q: How much money can I make with this kind of investment?

A: Krystal does not make earnings claims. Instead, we encourage you to contact our existing franchisees regarding their experiences. We provide you with a list of names and phone numbers during the initial interview.

Q: How does the franchise selection process work?

A: After we review your confidential Franchise Application we will follow up and arrange an initial interview. The process typically takes 30 - 60 days.

Q: How do development territories work?

A: The Krystal Company offers exclusive multi-unit development territories to qualified franchisees. Our minimum requirement is 3 restaurants.

Q: What types of venues are available?

A: Free-standing units, full-service convenience store units and non-traditional units such as travel plazas and in-line units (i.e. malls).

Q: Where are opportunities currently available?

A: See map.

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(The franchise information in this section of the Krystal internet site is not an offer to sell a franchise. Such an offer can be made only through the disclosure and receipt of a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular.)