Bar and Grill Franchise and Business Opportunities

Buying a Franchise in the Food Service Industry in your area

Do you have a go-getting attitude and have dreamed of opening a restaurant in your area? There are a lot of advantages to jumpstarting an establishment in the restaurant industry. But, it can also be difficult. A franchise restaurant may be the ideal match where the food-service industry intersects with business ownership, presenting a perfect chance to start a company for many potential restaurateurs. As you consider going in on a new franchise restaurant in your area, there are some things to consider.

What Does a Franchise Restaurant Owner Do?

Not all restaurant chains are independently owned. The case could be that, even though a restaurant is instantly recognized, it can be corporate-owned and operated by company employees. A franchise restaurant is bought, and owners are independent and purchase the rights to open a location.

The franchisee pays a percentage to the head office, or franchisor, as they operate under the brand. In return, the franchisor implements branding guidelines and handles the advertising, menu design, training, conferences, and problem-solving for all its franchisees.

Available Restaurant Franchises

Do you know there are many kinds of restaurant franchises? You could open a fast-food restaurant, quick service, fast-casual, counter walk-up, sit-down, food truck, or even base your choice on a meal-specific restaurant and only serve dessert or breakfast. You'll have the best success with an establishment that meets your requirements and meshes with what corporate wants, so contact our team to get things started.

We can help you identify gaps in your area and evaluate available options to fill those niches so you have a slice of the open market. With our assistance, you will know the community's economy, median household income, and other factors to make an informed choice when purchasing a franchise restaurant. Analyzing the market may show what is lacking in your area and what type of franchise restaurant the people want.

We Help You Pick What Kind of Restaurant to Purchase in your area

Have you considered how you can get started with your own restaurant in your area?

As your fascination with owning a food establishment increases, reach out to our team. Buying a franchise restaurant in your area has the advantages of an established brand, time-tested processes, and other technology solutions that make it a safer investment.

With 77 franchise systems, there are several great business opportunities that fit your investment range.
Sector Report
Sample research stats taken from our data in the Bar and Grill sector
Initial Investment

What does it cost to get into the Bar and Grill sector?

The average investment in the Bar and Grill sector is $1,596,554. But, that doesn’t tell the whole story. There's a striking difference between the average and median.

Of all Bar and Grill franchises, 38 have an investment lower than $1,238,075. The average initial investment is skewed because the most expensive franchise in this sector is $5,245,647.

When looking at franchise opportunities make sure you examine brands within your investment range. Search below for Bar and Grill investments that fit your financial criteria. If you're not sure what you can afford, fill out our Franchise Affordability Calculator.

Initial Investment
$5,245,647 Highest
$51,825 Lowest
Figure 1: Initial Investment required for a franchise in the Bar and Grill sector
Financial Transparency
Provides Item 19 Data
Figure 2: 60% of franchises in this sector have Item 19 in their FDD.
Discloses Expense Data
Figure 3: Of franchises with an Item 19, 46% disclose expense data

How much can I make in the Bar and Grill sector?

How much money you can make from a Bar and Grill franchise depends on several factors, including location and demand for your services.

One way to predict your profit potential is to evaluate the financial performance representations provided by a franchisor in Item 19 of their Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchisors are not required to disclose this information, some are more transparent than others.

In the Bar and Grill sector, 60% disclose a financial performance representation. Of those, only 46% disclose some type of expense data on its franchisee operations.

Unlock our Bar and Grill Sector Report to learn which franchises are profitable.

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