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    Wayback Burgers

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Wayback Burgers franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Wayback Burgers serves burgers, chicken, fries, salads and milkshakes. Its restaurant menu includes customizable meals, side dishes and children's options, with online ordering through local locations.

    Headline figures

    Wayback Burgers quick facts

    What is the Wayback Burgers initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $35,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 15). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Wayback Burgers charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Wayback Burgers disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Wayback Burgers FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    Is Wayback Burgers a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 15
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    OTHER FEES Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Royalty The greater of — 6%Main ongoing fee

    19 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Wayback Burgers has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 ·

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Wayback Burgers reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 15

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    249 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$268,736
    2025cash and cash equivalents, end of year$829,956
    2025cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year$997,492
    2025total current assets$2,500,836
    2025cash and cash equivalents$829,956
    2025property and equipment vehicles$71,877
    2025certificate of deposit$57,236
    2025total other assets$1,817,996
    2025cash paid during the year for interest$62,117
    2025due from related parties$1,352,197
    2025national advertising liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,023,740
    2025other liabilities long-term debt, less current portion$1,494,971
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$240,406
    2025advances to stores, current portion$21,041
    2025gift card liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$181,053
    2025total revenues$8,349,731
    2025total member's equity$399,112
    2025deferred franchisee fees$556,008
    2025operating income$572,847
    2025net cash used in investing activites-$572,385
    2025n et income$507,493
    2025deferred franchise fees-$418,816
    2025net income$507,493
    2025operating cash flows related to operating leases$177,000
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$665,142
    2025lease liability-$174,465
    2025current portion of long term debt$64,489
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$146,316
    2025current portion of lease liability$89,641
    2025cash flows from financing activities repayments on long term debt-$61,551
    2025distributions-$198,742
    2025net cash used in financing activities-$260,293
    2025net decrease in cash and cash equivalents-$167,536
    2025furniture and equipment$286,577
    2025leasehold improvements$133,022
    2025accumulated depreciation-$350,217
    2025net property and equipment$141,259
    2025other assets advances to stores, less current portion$107,612
    2025note receivable - related party$1,590,666
    2025right-of-use assets$82,088
    2025security deposits$37,630
    2025total assets$4,460,091
    2025other current liabilities$236,025
    2025total current liabilities$2,010,000
    2025total other liabilities$2,050,979
    2025total liabilities$4,060,979
    2025units issued and outstanding)$100
    2025additional paid in capital$21,900
    2025retained earnings$377,112
    2025total liabilities and member's equity$4,460,091
    2025franchise fee revenue$728,716
    2025royalty revenue$5,820,461
    2025brand building income$1,520,554
    2025transfer fee income$280,000
    2025operating expenses$7,776,884
    2025other income-$62,117
    2025interest income$113
    2025miscellaneous-$3,350
    2025total other-$65,354
    2025decrease in right-of-use assets$164,183
    2025credit losses$11,500
    2025depreciation$27,906
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$55,348
    2025prepaid expenses$112,166
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$60,669
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$19,889
    2025gift card liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$16,011
    2025other liabilities$2,898
    2025national advertising liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$552,172
    2025cash flows from investing activities n ote receivable - related party-$473,374
    2025advances repaid by-$18,282
    2025loans to related parties, net-$73,042
    2025purchases of property and equipment-$7,687
    2024total assets$4,315,649
    2024cash flows from financing activities repayments on long term debt-$142,982
    2024net decrease in cash and cash equivalents-$431,095
    2024cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year$1,428,587
    2024cash and cash equivalents, end of year$997,492
    2024due from related parties$1,279,155
    2024accumulated depreciation-$322,311
    2024certificate of deposit$57,236
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$196,558
    2024advances to stores, current portion$40,738
    2024note receivable - related party$1,117,292
    2024deferred franchisee fees$974,824
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$112,166
    2024total current assets$2,683,345
    2024units issued and outstanding)$100
    2024franchise fee revenue$551,588
    2024net income-$171,309
    2024brand building income$1,622,467
    2024total liabilities$4,225,288
    2024advances repaid by$17,242
    2024n et income-$171,309
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$55,837
    2024interest income$9,544
    2024total other$11,173
    2024accounts receivable - other$164,298
    2024current portion of long term debt$61,552
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$206,985
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$288,625
    2024current portion of lease liability$174,464
    2024distributions-$304,486
    2024net cash used in financing activities-$447,468
    2024cash paid during the year for interest$58,625
    2024cash and cash equivalents$997,492
    2024property and equipment vehicles$71,877
    2024furniture and equipment$286,577
    2024leasehold improvements$125,335
    2024net property and equipment$161,478
    2024other assets advances to stores, less current portion$69,633
    2024right-of-use assets$246,271
    2024security depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$37,630
    2024total other assets$1,470,826
    2024gift card liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$165,042
    2024national advertising liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$471,568
    2024other current liabilities$233,127
    2024total current liabilities$1,601,363
    2024other liabilities long-term debt, less current portion$1,559,459
    2024lease liability, less current portion$89,642
    2024total other liabilities$2,623,925
    2024additional paid in capital$21,900
    2024retained earnings$68,361
    2024total member's equity$90,361
    2024total liabilities and member's equity$4,315,649
    2024royalty revenue$5,699,263
    2024transfer fee income$105,000
    2024total revenues$7,978,318
    2024operating expenses$8,160,800
    2024operating income-$182,482
    2024other income-$58,625
    2024miscellaneous$60,254
    2024decrease in right-of-use assets$164,183
    2024credit losses$5,019
    2024depreciation$23,836
    2024non-cash interest income-$2,733
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$27,577
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$64,090
    2024security depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$875
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$111,470
    2024gift card liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$20,450
    2024deferred franchise fees-$155,192
    2024other liabilities-$8,783
    2024lease liability-$166,137
    2024national advertising liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$42,652
    2024net cash provided by operating activities$90,829
    2024loans to related parties, net-$62,649
    2024purchases of property and equipment-$29,049
    2024net cash used in investing activites-$74,456
    2024operating cash flows related to operating leases$166,136
    2024vehicle financing$40,761
    2023cash and cash equivalents$1,428,587
    2023security deposits$38,505
    2023lease liability, less current portionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$264,107
    2023franchise fee revenue$2,694,005
    2023netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,704,788
    2023accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$85,044
    2023net property and equipment$113,437
    2023due from related parties, current portion$1,216,506
    2023accounts receivable - otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$164,298
    2023accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$177,155
    2023total revenues$9,364,934
    2023miscellaneous$108
    2023total current liabilities$1,441,850
    2023operating expenses$7,608,642
    2023other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$59,861
    2023total other expenses-$51,504
    2023units issued and outstanding)$100
    2023operating income$1,756,292
    2023net cash flows used in financing activities-$1,388,488
    2023interest income$8,249
    2023netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,704,788
    2023accounts receivable - otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$139,129
    2023cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year$2,569,262
    2023current portion of lease liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$45,502
    2023cash flows from investing activities advances recovered-$76,424
    2023certificate of deposit$54,503
    2023accounts receivable$229,154
    2023advances to stores, current portion$52,185
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$176,256
    2023total current assets$3,157,191
    2023furniture and equipment$286,577
    2023leasehold improvements$125,335
    2023accumulated depreciation-$298,475
    2023other assets advances to stores, less current portion$75,428
    2023note receivable - related party$1,117,292
    2023right-of-use assets$410,454
    2023total other assets$1,805,977
    2023total assets$5,076,605
    2023current portion of long term debt$46,689
    2023accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$151,148
    2023current portion of lease liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$166,136
    2023gift card liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$144,592
    2023national advertising liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$514,220
    2023other current liabilities$241,910
    2023other liabilities long-term debt, less current portion$1,674,476
    2023deferred franchisee fees$1,130,016
    2023total other liabilities$3,068,599
    2023total liabilities$4,510,449
    2023additional paid in capital$21,900
    2023retained earnings$544,156
    2023total members' equity$566,156
    2023total liabilities and members' equity$5,076,605
    2023royalty revenue$5,145,954
    2023brand building income$1,281,365
    2023transfer fee income$150,000
    2023other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$93,610
    2023amortization, right-of-use assets$214,016
    2023credit losses$7,893
    2023depreciation$27,862
    2023non-cash interest income-$1,330
    2023contract assets$54,632
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$176,256
    2023accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$96,295
    2023gift card liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,246
    2023contract liabilities-$1,876,810
    2023other liabilities$18,745
    2023lease liability, less current portionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$166,134
    2023national advertising liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$161,261
    2023net cash flows provided by operating activities$262,879
    2023loans to related parties, net$61,358
    2023net cash flows used in investing activites-$15,066
    2023cash flows from financing activities repayments on long term debt-$168,368
    2023distributions-$1,220,120
    2023net decrease in cash and cash equivalents-$1,140,675
    2023cash and cash equivalents, end of year$1,428,587
    2023cash paid during the year for interest$59,861
    2023operating cash flows from operating leases$215,575

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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