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"Is a hamburger a turn-on? It is when the sandwich is made well, and is (relatively) good for you. [The hamburgers] are nicely seasoned, and grilled to retain a juicy center."
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post
Elevation Burger is elevating the burger segment using grass-fed, great tasting organic beef, cooking our fresh fries in olive oil, offering veggie burgers and fresh-scooped milk shakes ... and everything is made fresh to order.
Get in on the ground floor of the next burger craze!
Because ingredients matter.
People want to feel good about the food they eat, the environment they purchase it in, and the employees serving them. Elevation Burger is a pioneer in creating a burger meal that tastes good, uses ingredients recognized to be good for you, and is served in an inviting atmosphere.
72% of consumers associate "healthy" with natural, organic and sustainable menu item positioning.
Technomic December '07
More than three-quarters of American adults (76 percent) say they are trying to eat more healthfully in restaurants now than they did two years ago. - National Restaurant Association 2008 Restaurant Industry Forecast
Speaking at a Governor's Conference on Obesity, former President Bill Clinton announced the world would be a better place "if only french fries could be fried in olive oil". Elevation Burger is proud to be the world's first restaurant to offer fresh, delicious fries cooked in healthier olive oil using a recipe process that is so good - we've patented it!
Our fresh fries contain no additives, and are safer for consumption by customers with gluten and nut allergies. Our potatoes are cut fresh daily.
"The geniuses behind Elevation Burger in Falls Church are rewriting the gourmet-burger rules."
Washington City Paper
"I think the menu at Elevation Burger is great. It offers organic beef which makes for a healthy burger as well as French fries cooked in olive oil. The flavor and freshness of their food sets them apart from any other burger place in the area."
Megan Schlitt, Northern VA
"Best Reason to Go to Falls Church."
Chocolate Milkshake at Elevation Burger Washingtonian Magazine
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1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
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