Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue II, 2013 | Page 28

Thanks to the success of our restaurants, we
at Hurricane Grill & Wings are experiencing
phenomenal demand for our franchises nationwide, and the growth of our brand and our business is matching that demand on a daily basis.
Hurricane Grill & Wings® whose trademark
is “Live with Flavor®” is known for its uniquely
savory chicken wings, offered with a choice of
more than 32 signature sauces and flavors. Menu
items are cooked fresh to order with high quality ingredients and zero trans fats. Other menu
options range from salads to Certified Angus
Burgers and delicious seafood along with a full
bar and line-up of craft beers and wine. Here are
some of our national accolades:

over 50 locations in eleven states, including Arizona, Florida, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, Maryland, Alabama, Texas and
Pennsylvania, with additional restaurants planned
nationwide. “The national growth rate Hurricane
Grill & Wings has experienced is remarkable,”
said Martin O’Dowd, president of Hurricane
Grill & Wings. We have set a strategic pace for
the brand’s growth and together with our stellar
business model; Hurricane Grill & Wings has
been able to increase our average unit volumes to
over $1.7 million and an unmatched 3:1 sales to
investment ratio.” Much of our success is based
on the strength of our concept and our business
model:

n Franchise Business Reviews Top Franchisee
Satisfaction Award 2013

n 3:1 Sales to Investment Ratio – one of the very
the best in industry today

n Restaurant Management Magazine “Top Ten
Franchise Deals for 2012”

n Positive Comp Sales for the past 4 years – up
over 8% in 2012

n Future 50 Award Restaurant Business Magazine
2011 and 2012

n Enterprise growth rate at 35%+ year after year
– now opening 2 -3 restaurants per month nationwide

n Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Franchisees for
2011 and 2012
n 2009 Chairman’s Award winner and 2007,
2009, 2011 Festival Favorite
n Winner at the National Buffalo Wing Festival
Contest in Buffalo, New York
n #21 on the Franchise Time Magazine’s Fast 55
Growth Franchises for 2010
n Franchise Update Magazine’s STAR Award winner for 2010
n USA Today 10 Great Places for wings
n Restaurant Business Magazine’s “Top Twenty
Fastest Growing Concepts” 2009 & 2010
The original Hurricane Grill & Wings
opened in Fort Pierce, Fla., in 1995. There are

n Minimal start up with an average of $500K $600K per store
n Announcement of $10 MM in financing for
new and existing franchisees
n 32+ award-winning sauces and rubs with signature chicken, steak, fish, salads and sides made
with authentic, all-natural ingredients, also
featuring craft beer, wine and full liquor bar
Currently, our family-friendly, island-inspired
restaurant has over 50 locations in eleven states
and growing nationally. New commitments will
open restaurants in 7 new markets including Denver, Colorado, Houston, Dallas, North Dakota
and Georgia along with additional units throughout Texas, Minnesota, North Dakota, south/ central & northern Florida, and the Greater New
York area. Hurricane Grill & Wings now has a
total of over 140 commitments nationwide!

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