Umai Savory Hot Dogs

The Umai Savory Hot Dogs franchise is a fast-casual concept that makes hot dogs with high-quality ingredients. The hot dog brand started out as a single cart in 1992. Umai has grown a strong fanbase over the years and expanded to several locations in California. Customers can't get enough of the hot dog franchise's 27 signature flavors, 11 types of meat, 20 varieties of sauces, and eight kinds of fries. Its create-your-own menu offers unlimited combinations and customization for the fast-casual brand's gourmet dogs. Health conscious customers will like that the hot dogs have natural casings. These meats are also gluten free, naturally smoked, and don't contain MSG, by-products, fillers, and artificial flavors or colors.

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Background

During the summer, the go-to treat is the hot dog. But hot dog franchises allow customers to have this delectable menu item all year long. One of the top hot dog franchises is Umai Savory Hot Dogs. This fast casual brand started out as a single cart in 1992. Umai has grown a strong fanbase over the years and has expanded to several locations in California. Customers can't get enough of the hot dog franchise's 27 signature flavors, 11 types of meat, 20 varieties of sauces, and eight kinds of fries. Its create-your-own menu offers unlimited combinations and customization for the fast-casual brand's gourmet dogs. Health conscious customers will like that the hot dogs have natural casings. These meats are also gluten free, naturally smoked, and don't contain MSG, by-products, fillers, and artificial flavors or colors. Umai Savory Hot Dogs also sells iced teas and craft beers, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, and more. Umai Savory Hot Dogs franchise owners benefit from flexible store formats. Ideal franchise owners have strong business skills and a net worth of $500,000. 
You will also benefit from the hot dog franchise's support and training. In terms of support and training, you can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction. You will learn everything you need to know about running the business properly. This program will take place before your location opens. You will receive grand opening assistance, marketing and advertising support, and ongoing support for your entire time with the hot dog franchise.

Company Details

Founded: 1993
First franchise: 2015
Headquarters: Roseville, CA 
Canada: No
International: No 
B2B: No
Exclusive territory: Yes
Mobile/home-based: No
Absentee: Yes 

Support and Training Offered By Umai Savory Hot Dogs

In terms of support and training, you can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction. You will learn everything you need to know about running the business properly. This program will take place before your location opens. You will receive grand opening assistance, marketing and advertising support, and ongoing support for your entire time with the franchise.  

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Umai Savory Hot Dogs Franchise.

What does a Umai Savory Hot Dogs Franchise Cost?

Umai Savory Hot Dogs franchise fees for 2024:

Minimum Liquidity: $150,000
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000 
Veteran Incentives: Yes; $5,000 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee: 5%
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
Initial Investment: $118,200 - $226,750

Is Umai Savory Hot Dogs a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Umai Savory Hot Dogs is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Umai Savory Hot Dogs a Home Based franchise?

No. Umai Savory Hot Dogs is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Umai Savory Hot Dogs Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Umai Savory Hot Dogs franchisees make. Umai Savory Hot Dogs offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Umai Savory Hot Dogs a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Umai Savory Hot Dogs is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Umai Savory Hot Dogs Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Umai Savory Hot Dogs franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Is Umai Savory Hot Dogs Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Umai Savory Hot Dogs franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Umai Savory Hot Dogs Looking for International franchisees?

No. Umai Savory Hot Dogs franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Umai Savory Hot Dogs's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

Umai Savory Hot Dogs Franchises for Sale

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