Nathan's Famous Regular Menu
$NSFRF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryHot Dogs
Locations75
Franchisee Count145
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$554,350
Item 7 Midpoint$1,293,480
Item 7 High$2,032,610
Royalty Fees5.5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2.5%
Sold Not Open—
ParentNathan's Famous, Inc.
Founded1993
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business33
Began Franchising1993
HQJericho, NY
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone1-800-Nathans / 1-516-338-8500
EmailFL@NathansFamous.com
FDD IssuedJuly 23, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
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