Fast Food Franchise
- Designer Thomas Lehmann
- Publisher Prism Games , TimJim Games
- Illustration Jennifer Angerman , Armand Cabrera
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players compete to build fast food corporations, open markets, launch advertising campaigns, and develop nationwide restaurant chains. The board features an abstracted map of the USA, where players connect markets strategically. Landing on opponent-controlled spaces requires paying rent, and success is achieved by earning a million dollars first or outlasting other players financially.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players who enjoy economic simulations with a long playing time of around 180 minutes. Suitable from age 12, it requires patience and strategic thinking. Prior experience with economic board games or Monopoly-like mechanics is beneficial due to its complexity.
How It Works
Fast Food Franchise uses the Roll / Spin and Move mechanic. Players move around the board controlling outer market spaces representing major US cities. These markets are connected via an inner map, allowing players to control multiple connected markets as a group. The gameplay focuses on investment, market expansion, and competition through rent payments on opponents' spaces.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Thomas Lehmann in 1992, Fast Food Franchise differs from Monopoly by lacking fixed color groups. Instead, markets are connected through an inner network, deepening the strategic gameplay. It belongs to the Circuit-Based Trading Games family and uses 11x11 grid components, setting it apart from traditional roll-and-move games.
Pro
- Deep economic simulation with strategic market building
- Innovative blend of roll-and-move with market management
- Long playtime for extended gaming sessions
- Thematic focus on fast food market competition
Contra
- Long duration of about 180 minutes requires patience
- Complexity suits experienced players rather than beginners
- Minimum age of 12 limits suitability for younger families
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in the USA and simulates building fast food chains on an abstract map. The theme revolves around competition in the food industry and restaurant chain expansion.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding market connections and plan your expansion carefully to control competition.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Fast Food Franchise is designed for 2 to 5 players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 180 minutes, making it a lengthy session that requires time and patience.
What prior experience do I need?
The game targets experienced economic board gamers and requires strategic thinking and familiarity with complex rules.
How does this compare to similar games?
Unlike Monopoly, Fast Food Franchise lacks fixed color groups and instead uses a strategic inner map to connect markets, deepening tactics.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and long duration, it is better suited for older players from age 12 and experienced gamers rather than younger families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Roll / Spin and Move with a strategic market connection system makes this game unique.
Fazit
Fast Food Franchise is a strategic economic game for experienced players interested in complex market mechanics and extended playtime. Players who enjoy deep economic strategies and patience will find it rewarding.
