Let Us Show You the Potential of a BD4 Restaurant and Bar Franchise
No Gimmicks. We Are About Longevity.
The combination of a good burger and a cold beer, served with a genuine smile, is an American experience that never gets old. Isn’t it time to bring a BD4 franchise to your neighborhood?
$131 Billion
The U.S. burger industry is worth $131 billion.
Local Support
Consumers choose restaurant burgers to support local businesses, and to enjoy burgers with more indulgent options and better quality.
Craft Beers
91% of beer drinkers prefer craft beer and 86% of them are willing to pay more for it.
Quality Cocktails
Hand-made, high-quality crafted cocktails provide a better guest experience and increased revenue potential.
There has never been a better time to offer people a brief escape with good food, crafted drinks, and great service.
As a restaurant and bar franchise owner with BD4, you’ll give people what they want.
With BD4, You Can…
Join a well-developed brand, designed to exceed the expectations of guests and staff, with a view toward continuous improvement and efficiencies to complete the overall guest experience.
Be part of an established franchise model with chef-driven recipes, craft beer selection, and a sophisticated cocktail program.
Learn from an experienced management team to guide you as you build your business.
Take advantage of a protected territory where you can operate your restaurant with confidence.
Leverage multiple potential revenue streams to build your business: lunch, dinner, drinks, dine-in, carry out, and gift card program.
Enjoy the satisfaction of giving back to the surrounding community.
Meet Randy & Betsy
Randy and Betsy Baker bring years of restaurant, hospitality and leadership experience to BD4. Together, they created the original Baker Street Burgers concept and built it around a shared belief that a restaurant should be about more than the food on the table. It should be a place where guests feel welcome, employees feel valued and taking care of one another is part of the job.
That philosophy continues to shape BD4 today. Randy and Betsy remain actively involved in the business, bringing complementary strengths, plenty of hard-earned experience and a genuine understanding of what it takes to build a restaurant people want to return to, work for and be part of.
FAQs
Opening a restaurant is a big decision, and we want prospective franchise owners to understand what the opportunity involves. Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often. All fees, requirements and investment figures are subject to the terms of the current BD4 Franchise Disclosure Document.
Previous restaurant ownership is not required, but strong leadership, business experience and a genuine commitment to hospitality are important. We are looking for driven, engaged owners who believe that taking care of people matters, including guests, employees and fellow franchise owners. The right partner will be willing to follow the BD4 system, lead a strong team and remain actively involved in building the business.
BD4 provides an initial training program in Rockford, Illinois for up to four people, including the Responsible Owner. The current program includes approximately 29 hours of classroom and hands-on training over five days, although its length and content may vary based on the experience and skill level of those attending.
Before and during the grand opening, BD4 also provides up to ten days of onsite training and support. Franchise owners receive access to the Franchise Operations Manual, guidance related to site selection and development, consultation for grand opening marketing and ongoing support as they operate their restaurant.
Franchise owners are responsible for their own training-related travel and living expenses, as well as the travel expenses incurred by the BD4 representatives providing onsite opening support.
The estimated total initial investment required to open one BD4 restaurant ranges from $695,200 to $953,200. This includes the $45,000 initial franchise fee.
Actual costs will vary based on factors such as location, construction requirements, equipment, lease terms, local market conditions and other expenses associated with opening the restaurant. Please refer to the current Franchise Disclosure Document for the complete investment breakdown.
BD4 does not offer direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee a franchise owner’s note, lease or other financial obligations. Prospective franchise owners may independently explore financing through banks, Small Business Administration lenders or other third-party financing sources.
Franchise owners pay a weekly royalty equal to 5% of Gross Sales and a technology fee, currently $50 per week. The technology fee may change to reflect upgrades, additional software or increases in third-party provider costs.
Franchise owners also contribute 2% of Gross Sales to the system-wide Brand Fund. BD4 reserves the right to increase this contribution to as much as 3% upon written notice. Please refer to the current Franchise Disclosure Document for the complete list of fees and requirements.
Franchise owners contribute 2% of Gross Sales to the BD4 Brand Fund, which is used to promote and build the brand. BD4 may also require franchise owners to spend up to 1% of Gross Sales on approved local advertising. Compliance with the local advertising requirement is measured over a rolling three-month period.
Franchise owners must also spend at least $3,000 on their required grand opening advertising campaign.
Start by completing the short inquiry form on this page. We will share additional information, learn more about you and discuss whether BD4 may be the right fit for your goals.
Our process is designed to give both sides the opportunity to ask questions, understand expectations and make an informed decision. Qualified candidates will receive the current Franchise Disclosure Document at the appropriate point in the process.
So, you want to own a BD4? Let’s talk.
We’re looking for the right people to grow with us. Tell us a little about yourself and where you’re looking to open, and we’ll take it from there.
