Stand-Up Burgers
For a better vegan burger and a better world, choose a franchise opportunity with STAND-UP BURGERS.
Franchise Information
OUR QSR FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY MAKES A DIFFERENCE
With many quick-service restaurant (QSR) opportunities available, it can be hard to find an opportunity that truly stands out. As healthy franchising opportunities and plant-based eating continue to gain traction, an investment with Stand-Up Burgers is a great way to break into this industry with a leading franchisor.
Stand-Up Burgers stands out as a QSR franchise opportunity: we’re changing food culture for the better! We serve only the best plant-based offerings the world has to offer, with all of the flavor and none of the guilt. We’re an innovative leader when it comes to new plant-based proteins and made-from-scratch culinary inspirations.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Giving you the confidence and knowledge to run your restaurant.
READY TO GO
WE LEAD WITH EXPERIENCE
Stand-Up Burgers training is based on our 16 years of experience in the industry. We’re there for you every step of the way.
Stand-Up Burgers is proud to be a part of the Veggie Grill family. Veggie Grill is the largest plant-based chain in the U.S., and they provide us with a national platform and infrastructure. Co-founders Kevin Boylan and T.K. Pillan founded the Veggie Grill and Stand-Up Burgers brands in 2006.
Stand-Up Burgers features a business model and a comprehensive training program. Franchise investors have the advantage of being on the ground floor of the plant-based movement.
TRAINING
When you invest in a Stand-Up Burgers franchise opportunity, you, your Operating Principal, General Manager, and up to two Crew Lead personnel will complete our initial training program at our headquarters in Culver City, California. Training includes classroom instruction, instruction at a facility, hands-on training, remote training, and/or a self-study program.
Our four-week training program breaks down as follows:
WEEK ONE
During this week, you’ll get to know our team and trainers and learn more about our brand identity, food philosophy, product specifications review, quality assurance review, food safety, kitchen prep, receiving the product, equipment usage, kitchen maintenance, cleaning and sanitation, ticket reading, station flow, and more.
WEEK TWO
In the second week, you’ll learn more about kitchen operations, including our grill equipment, grilling methods, fry equipment, frying methods, sandwich finishings, and kitchen stations.
WEEK THREE
The third week of training will teach you everything you need to know about kitchen deep cleaning and closing, FOH/expo stations, beverage stations, inventory product review, cashier and restaurant maintenance, guest experience, POS training, and other important procedures.
WEEK FOUR
In the final week of training, you’ll take turns with your Crew Leaders and General Manager to open and close the restaurant for hands-on experience.
Additionally, we provide two weeks of on-site training at your Stand-Up Burgers location before you open. Operating partners and unit management personal will attend an additional 2-week training session focused on operating the business. Please refer to the FDD for specifics.
SUPPORT
Our goal is to see your Stand-Up Burgers succeed! We provide support in the form of real estate, marketing, an
FRANCHISE INVESTMENT AND COSTS
Investing in our vegan franchise opportunity is an investment in the future.
HOW MUCH DOES A STAND-UP BURGERS FRANCHISE COST?
Stand-Up Burgers is an innovative quick-service restaurant (QSR) franchise opportunity. We offer VALUE, CONVENIENCE, and QUALITY with a concept that’s ahead of its time. We’re here to fill our guests’ bellies and fuel their plant-based journey with HOPE, EMPOWERMENT, and a BETTER TOMORROW.
It’s our mission to empower our guests to take a stand and eat a better vegan burger: one that is sustainable, healthy, and bold without sacrificing taste for principles.
If you’re ready to join our mission to get the world to eat less meat by rethinking classic comfort food, join Stand-Up Burgers today!
How much does a Stand-Up Burgers franchise cost? Let’s break it down!
INVESTMENT COST BREAKDOWN:
$30K
Initial Franchise Fee
$632K - $1.1M
Total Initial Investment
The total initial investment range may vary depending on real estate costs in your area, your real estate interest (leasehold vs. ownership), location, size of the site, code requirements, and other factors, including labor and construction costs. The best way to get an accurate burger franchise cost estimate is to reach out to us to begin your franchising journey.
Investing in a Stand-Up Burgers vegan franchise is an investment in the future. Stand-Up Burgers wants to see our franchisees succeed, so we provide robust onboarding, comprehensive training, and support in the form of real estate assistance, marketing, and ongoing updates to complement our established business model. We’re there for you every step of the way!
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU INVEST?
- Site selection assistance
- Pre-opening programming
- Site planning, design development support, and construction support
- Our Brand Standards and ongoing menu innovation
- Initial and ongoing franchise training
- Grand opening promotion support
- Use of our trademarks and proprietary information
- Our Operating Manual
- Maintenance, appearance, and remodeling requirements
- Advertising and Local Store Marketing support
For a better vegan burger and a better world, choose a franchise opportunity with STAND-UP BURGERS
AVAILABLE U.S. FRANCHISE TERRITORIES
Stand-Up Burgers is expanding! We work well in a variety of footprints and channels. We assist you in locating or evaluating the site for your restaurant. Our research and development team provides market and demographic research that can help determine success. We have an established list of criteria, as the key to being successful is all about location.
SITE REQUIREMENTS
- 1,500 to 2,200 square feet
- Parking availability
- Meets our general location, neighborhood, traffic patterns, size, building characteristics, and lease terms criteria