Hamburger Stand
$HBSTF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryHamburgers
Locations8
Franchisee Count8
Franchise Fee$20,000
Item 7 Low$561,000
Item 7 Midpoint$1,603,250
Item 7 High$2,645,500
Royalty Fees—
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open—
ParentGalardi Group, Inc.
Founded1982
Completeness33/34 (97%)
Years in Business44
Began Franchising1982
HQTustin, CA
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone949-892-2699
Email—
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026
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Franchisor
Franchisees are required to use a specific POS system, which costs approximately $10,000 to $20,000 for hardware and $1,200 to $2,500 for software. The franchisor has independent access to all information generated by the POS system and mandates participation in specified digital programs.
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