Hamburgers

The Counter

Scottsdale, AZ · Founded 2003 · COUN

The Counter is a full service restaurant featuring build-your-own burgers, signature burgers, side dishes, sandwiches, and salads.

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
8
units (2025)
year over year

Units by Year

18
2022
15
2023
11
2024
8
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$713,133 – $1,988,750
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$35,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
1%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
No
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

6% of total weekly Gross Sales

Leadership

  • Eric Lefebvre

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Renee St-Onge

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Al Hank

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Jeff Smit

    Chief Operating Officer of Kahala Brands

  • Jenny Moody

    Chief Legal Officer

  • Kerri Kudla

    Vice President of Training and Customer Service

  • Ramin (Ray) Zandi

    Vice President of Business Development – USA

  • Shemar Pucel

    Senior Director of Franchise Sales

  • John Wuycheck

    Senior Vice President of Development

  • Jay Goldstein

    Vice President of Franchise Development

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
6
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
1
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
8 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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