OWN A FRANCHISE

Our goal is simple – use fresh ingredients to make the best burger at a fair price. Our newest motto is also simple – it’s time to share Schoop’s.

FRESH

A great burger starts with quality meat. Our fresh meat is a special blend  made by our very own butchers

QUALITY

Fresh, hand selected, quality ingredients. Made with our unique cooking  process to get those crispy edges. Served hot and tasty for over 58 years.

FRANCHISING

Our goal is to carefully choose partners who believe in our product  and are dedicated to following the Schoop’s vision. You will also receive direct  guidance from our owners, hands on training, location selection, and a proven brand  to assist in your success.

WHO CAN SCHOOP?

There is no such thing as a model Schoop’s partner. Dave Sharp, a multi-location owner, worked in a steel mill. The Mascarello Family built and installed decks. They  also own multiple locations. Tom Markovich and Larry Farris are also multi-location  owners. Tom is a former firefighter, and Larry is a former over-the-road truck 
driver. They all believed in the Schoop’s vision and are ambitious, self-motivated  people.   Previous restaurant experience is certainly a plus, but it is not a must. Schoop’s has  trained many successful franchisees who had no restaurant experience at all. 
MOST LIKELY TO SCHOOP…
Schoop’s started in 1948 in Hammond, Ind., the heart of the industrial Calumet Region of Indiana and Illinois. Generations of “Region” people think of Schoop’s and immediately smile. It’s possible that some of the first to step forward in the “Time to Share Schoop’s” campaign may be former Region folk who have moved away.
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HOW MUCH TO SCHOOP?

Owners Mark, Rick, and Randy grew up serving burgers, and they understand that 
money is only ONE factor in building a successful restaurant. We use the following 
as general guidelines:

A good credit history | Liquid assets of at least $100,000 | Net worth of at least $300,000

COST TO SCHOOP

We charge a 5% royalty on net receipts. As far as set-up costs, a lot depends on where you open your Schoop’s, whether it’s leased or purchased and how big it is. Here’s a general estimate of what it would cost you:
Estimated Initial Investment Low High
Initial Franchise Fee $20,000 $20,000
Grand Opening Marketing Fee (Deposited at the start of your store's construction to be utilized during the first 60 days after opening.) $5,000 $5,000
Rent (monthly) (Including taxes, insurance, CAM lease, utility & security deposits. Rents will vary depending on location and size) $2,000 $6,000
Leasehold improvements $125,000 $160,000
Equipment & Fixtures $110,000 $140,000
Architectural fees $2,000 $5,000
Insurance $2,000 $3,000
Signage $4,500 $7,500
Working Capital $20,000 $30,000
Initial Inventory & Supplies $5,000 $7,000
TOTAL $299,500 $384,500
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WHERE TO SCHOOP?

Most of our locations are in or near the Calumet Region of Indiana and Illinois. We 
are eager to expand to whatever location you are interested in and will assist you in 
selecting the area that is best for you. 

WHEN TO SCHOOP

Now is the best time to Schoop! Mark , Rick, & Randy, have been franchising for  over 35 years- all by word of mouth. We are currently focused on systematically  franchising Schoop’s to other parts of the United States. If you partner with Schoop’s  now, you may simply be getting in at the right time of a steep upward growth curve.