MULTI-UNIT
Buyer’s Guide
FOOD
Fast Franchise Facts
Franchising Since: 1969
Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 12
Total Franchise Operating Units: 28
Company Operating Units: 0
Capital Investment: $800,000 - $1,800,000 excluding land
OPPORTUNITY
Description
Ground Round ® Grill and Bar
is a known Casual Dining
brand since 1969, offering a
two room concept for families
or adults meeting friends or
watching the game. Since
2004, our brand is owned
by our franchisees and offers
a unique franchise model,
whereby operators can own a
franchise along with a share
in the overall brand. Ground
Round operates restaurants in
10 states across the Midwest
and Northeast areas of the
United States.
Franchise Fee (per unit): $30,000
Development types include
Free standing pad sites, In line
retail spaces, and conversions.
Desired areas include shopping
malls and retail center with
close proximity to movies and
office parks.
SITE LOCATION
Royalty Fee (per unit): 2.5%
Assistance
Advertising Fee (per unit): 2%
Earnings Claims: No
Build-Out Options: Conversions welcome, also free standing,
in-line, malls, and co-brand
Available Territories: Prime territories available in
Northeastern, Midwestern & Southeastern U.S.
Rankings:
Contact
• 2005 Franchise
Excellence Awards by
Nation’s Restaurant News
Jack Crawford
President & CEO
• 2012 Franchisee Satisfaction
Awards by Franchise
Business Review
Demographics
(207) 865-4433
[email protected]
groundround.com
Site and market consultation
and research, including design
support and scope of work
requirements provided for new
builds and conversions.
Qualifications
Financial requirements include a
minimum liquidity of $300,000
and net worth of $1 million
per restaurant to be developed.
At least one partner must have
prior full service restaurant
operations experience.
We Treat Our Franchisees
As We’d Like To Be Treated!
A BrAnd Owned By Its FrAnchIsees sInce 2004
5 Or 10 yeAr Agreements
nO multI-unIt develOpment requIrement
Choice of Two Franchise Programs:
• $35,000 Franchise Fee & 3.5% royalty rate
• Or $60,000 in Initial Fees to include purchase of a Membership Share
with voting rights and pay a member preferred royalty rate of 2.5%*
Choice of Two Brands:
• Ground Round Grill & Bar (full service)
• Ground Round Sports Grille (non-traditional)
We’re Even Better Than You Remember!
For more information, visit www.groundround.com
or contact Jack Crawford at (207) 865-4433 - ext 664
*Preferred royalty rates are voted on and set by the franchisee membership.
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