Royal Stacks now offering franchise model for VIC-based operators

It has plans to expand nationally in the next two years.

Royal Stacks announced it is now offering a franchise model for Victorian-based owner-operators.

The burger chain will open four new locations in the next four months, doubling its restaurants to eight, and plans to significantly increase its footprint over the next two years.

“The plan is not to be the most franchised, but to service the franchise well. Franchising the restaurant gives others the opportunity to build their own kingdom and we have taken our time to ensure that every piece of the project is world-class,” founder Dani Zeini said in a statement.

A bespoke training program has been created to ensure a smooth transition into business ownership, including a four to six weeks in-restaurant experience and ongoing head office support.

“This is only the beginning for our Royal Kingdom. We are so looking forward to having franchise partners on board and are 100 percent committed to supporting our franchise partners every step of the way, sharing our innovative ideas and unique concepts in many more places,” Zeini added.

With plans to expand nationally in the second year, the Royal Stacks predicts it will add over 200 to its workforce across its new locations. 

With a buy-in of $350,000 which covers the store fit-out, kitchen equipment, capital and the franchisee fee, the chain predicts a return on investment for partners within two and a half years, with six percent royalty and a one percent marketing fee back to headquarters.

Royal Stacks enlisted DC Strategy to launch the franchise model.