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 | Runza RestaurantsThe Difference is Real |
Business Type
FranchiseTotal Investment
$100,000 to $250,000Number of Units
81In Business Since
1949* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Runza®
Restaurants has been in business since 1949. We
currently operate more than 75 Runza®
Restaurant locations throughout Nebraska, Kansas,
Colorado and Iowa.
We are currently
accepting applications from individuals interested
in opening Runza®
Restaurant locations within a defined territory
encompassing a 200-mile radius of Lincoln, Nebraska,
within the state of Nebraska, or select locations
along the northern front range of Colorado. The
proximity constraint will allow us to actively support
your efforts in operating a Runza®
Restaurant. At Runza®
Restaurants, we pour our heart and soul into the
success of each franchise. Our controlled growth
allows us this opportunity.
Products & Services
Runza®
Sandwiches are made by hand, from scratch,
and baked fresh, everyday at your neighborhood
Runza®.
A
Runza®
Sandwich is a delicious blend of fresh ground
beef, cabbage, onions and special spices
all baked inside homemade bread.- Original Runza® Sandwich
- Cheese Runza® Sandwich
- Swiss Cheese Mushroom Runza® Sandwich
- Cheeseburger Runza® Sandwich
- BBQ Bacon Runza® Sandwich
- BLT Runza® Sandwich
All Runza® Legendary Hamburgers are made from choice, never frozen, 100% ground beef. Made fresh, by hand, the way a real burger should be made - and then topped off just the way you like it. Available in 1/4 lb. and 1/2 lb.
- Cheeseburger
- Swiss Mushroom Burger
- Bacon Cheeseburger
- French Onion Burger
- Legend Supreme
Training & Support
Runza® National provides franchisees and general managers with a one-week Runza®
University training program at corporate headquarters in Lincoln,
Nebraska. In addition, you will be required to complete a six-month
in-store training program at an approved location. As part of the
franchise fee, Runza® National will provide both the in-store and one-week Runza® University training of one manager. A trainee must successfully complete the training program to operate a Runza® Restaurant franchise. National provides each store opening with
one field representative for one week, at no cost to the franchisee.
Any additional ongoing assistance will be charged at the current rate.A large benefit to being part of our franchise system is the ongoing support offered by Runza® National. We have a corporate staff of 33+ employees, each with operational experience. We have several departments ready to assist you: Personnel, Marketing, Maintenance, Products, Operations and Bookkeeping. In addition to departmental assistance, we've spent 50+ years polishing our operations manuals and training CD's. These are very useful tools to assist franchisees and store managers.
Are You a Good Fit for Runza Restaurants?
The franchise fee for a freestanding
store is $25,000. The franchise fee for a mall location is $17,000. The
franchise agreement must be signed by an individual and can be
subsequently assigned to a corporation or partnership. Runza®
strongly recommends (but does not require) its franchisees
be involved in the day-to-day operations of the
store. If the franchisee decides not to be the general
manager, and subsequently hires a general manager,
Runza®
National requires that 10% ownership be assigned
to the perpetual general manager. Each franchise is required to contribute
1% of gross sales to the Advertising Production Fund. These
contributions pay for creative development, television production,
radio production, overhead, and public relations projects. Also, each
franchise is required to spend up to 4% of gross sales in their local
market. If a cooperative effort is or will be established in your
territory, you will be required to participate. Any required
cooperative expenditures are included in the required 4% local spending.
