Western Sizzlin
$WSSZF500 #501CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations35
Franchisee Count34
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$1,061,000
Item 7 Midpoint$2,780,500
Item 7 High$4,500,000
Royalty Fees2% of Gross Sales for a Restaurant.
Ad / Brand Fund9%
Sold Not Open—
ParentBiglari Holdings Inc.
Founded2007
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business19
Began Franchising2007
HQRoanoke, VA
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(540) 345-3195
FDD IssuedNovember 18, 2022
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2022 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must use approved suppliers for inventory and adhere to design specifications provided by the franchisor; no specific computer or POS systems are mentioned.
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