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Surf’n’Fries

Croatian gourmet fries brand that opened in 2009 and now trades from around 50 locations worldwide, with 15 sauces and patented one-handed packaging. Franchising began in 2010 and Turkey took the first international site in 2012. Total investment runs €18,000 to €150,000 across shops, trucks and carts.

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About Surf’n’Fries

Surf’n’Fries launched its first store in 2009 in Croatia and is now operating at around 50 locations around the world, offering gourmet fries with 15 different sauces.

The first Surf’n’Fries franchise opened in 2010, and the following year, the Surf’n’Fries international franchise was registered and first mobile location opened.

In 2012, Surf’n’Fries opened in Turkey for its first international location, followed in 2013 by Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey and Vietnam. In 2016, Surf’n’Fries opened locations in Germany, Ireland and Russia, followed in 2018 by sites in the UAE, South Africa and Kuwait.

The company said: “Being free to choose your life path is one of the best feelings in the world. We chose our direction back in 2009, when we started Surf’n’Fries as a new generation of street food. We put fries at the centre of the meal and served it in innovative packaging that gives people the freedom to eat wherever they want.

“Our ‘walk and eat, repeat” philosophy started in Europe and customers loved it so much that the brand spread all over the globe. Today, the Surf’n’Fries business model is a successful international QSR franchise that has generated millions of happy customers - and counting.”

Why franchise with Surf’n’Fries

  • A Surf’n’Fries franchise requires a total investment between €18,000 and €150,000 to open an on-the-go quick-service food concept featuring patented one-handed packaging.
  • It is available as a traditional brick-and-mortar store, a mobile food truck, or a compact street cart. Ideal locations are high-traffic areas like city centres, beaches, music festivals, airports, and university campuses.
  • Total Investment is €18,000 to €150,000, with a franchise fee of €2,500 to €10,000. Royalty fees are 5%, and there are no advertising fees. The agreement term is five years, with an estimated ROI of around 20 months.
  • The company said: “Your investment risk will be minimal on the right location. We connect you with our reliable food suppliers, who distribute quality ingredients and guarantee preferential supply prices.
  • “You will save time and money because you will have complete supply logistics covered. We connect you with our reliable food suppliers, who distribute quality ingredients and guarantee preferential supply prices.
  • “You’ll have your store set-up for success, We provide you with full architectural support and standardized blueprints that include the tiniest of details, based on our ten years-plus experience.”

Key facts

SectorCasual Dining
Founded2009

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