Franchise With Us
Interested in joining the Farmer Boys® family? Want to learn more about who we are and how we do business? Like to get to know our founders and executive team? Then take the next step and discover how Farmer Boys franchise opportunities can contribute to your future success. Simply fill out this form or call us toll-free at (888) 857-4141.
Who We Want
Here at Farmer Boys, our franchisees are as diverse as our customers. We have many great partners, from all different walks of life. What they all have in common is what makes them successful franchisees…THEY LOVE FARMER BOYS! It’s not just the delicious farm-to-table food we serve, it’s our company values, our dedication to service, our passion for quality and freshness, and our desire to “Make It Right, Make It Fast, Make It Friendly, and Make Their Day” for every customer we serve.
Do you have a passion for serving others? Farm fresh food? High-quality menu options served fresh-to-order? Well, then you’re off to a great start!
Financial Requirements
Financial Requirements
- Credit Rating: No bankruptcies; ability to finance initial investment of $1.3M to $2.2M
- Liquid Cash: Min $300,000 to $450,000+ Preferred
- Net Worth: Min $800,000 to $1,000,000+ Preferred
- Education: High School Graduate or Higher
Experiential Requirements
- Extensive Food Service or Restaurant Experience (Manager, Owner, or Franchisee Level)
- Ability to manage a complex kitchen
- Business understanding (P&L’s, hiring, customer service)
- Ability to respect and work within a proven system
Site Requirements
Since 1981, Farmer Boys® has been busy growing a strong crop of franchised and corporate restaurant locations throughout California, and into the Las Vegas, NV market. Consumer demand is at an all time high, and we are on the lookout for fertile ground to plant more locations in new markets.
Preferred locations are corners and high-visibility pads which can accommodate a drive-thru lane. We will also consider A+ sites without drive-thru capability, depending on the market. Strong daytime demographics are a must. We are open to Purchase, Build-to-Suit, and Ground Lease opportunities.
- Land Size: 25,000+sf minimum lot size
- Frontage: 130–150 feet
- Parking: 40+ spaces preferred
- Traffic: 25,000 ADT minimum
- Daytime Population: 10,000+ (1 mile radius)
- Residential Population: 15,000+ (1 mile radius)
- Building Size: 2,800 to 3,200sf
Criteria will vary depending on individual markets.
For select locations, Corner Wraps or End Caps with signage on two major streets may be considered.