Quaker Steak & Lube

$QSLKF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations43
Franchisee Count14
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$1,346,000
Item 7 Midpoint$2,456,000
Item 7 High$3,566,000
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales for Restaurants
Ad / Brand Fund0.8%
Sold Not Open1
ParentTravelCenters of America LLC
Founded1974
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business51
Began Franchising1996
HQWestlake, OH
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone(440) 808-9100
FDD IssuedApril 1, 2019
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026
FDDs2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 🔒
Franchisor

QSL Franchise Systems LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of casual dining restaurants offering a varied menu of chicken wings, chicken, hamburgers, salads, and steaks, with full-bar service, retail area, and a distinctive motor themed trade dress.

Franchisees must use the NCR Aloha® Point of Sale and Aloha® Kitchen Display systems, which cost approximately $55,000 to $75,000, and incur ongoing costs of about $8,000 per year for software upgrades and support. Compliance with PCI Data Security Standards is mandatory.

QSL Franchise Systems LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of casual dining restaurants offering a varied menu of chicken wings, chicken, hamburgers, salads, and steaks, with full-bar service, retail area, and a distinctive motor themed trade dress.

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