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Bennigan's logo
Food & Beverage · Restaurant

Bennigan's- Iconic brand with pent-up demand - New prototype - Signature and trademarked menu items

Semi-AbsenteeAbsenteeVetFranE-2 VisaSBA ApprovedMulti-Unit
Total Investment

$500K - $2.5M

Franchise Fee

$50K

Royalty

3%-5%

Ad Fund

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Term

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Open Units

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Overview

About Bennigan's

- Iconic brand with pent-up demand - New prototype - Signature and trademarked menu items

Legendary Restaurant Brands (LRB) owns the iconic Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale brands – the pioneers of casual dining – as well as the fast-casual concept Bennigan’s On The Fly. Bennigan’s, The American Legend where *You’re with Friends* is a high-energy neighborhood restaurant and tavern that is redefining casual dining. With chef-driven food, innovative drinks and warm, friendly Irish hospitality, this Legendary brand delivers memorable dining experiences to every guest and offers a franchise model that delivers compelling returns on investment. The company's revolutionary comeback has introduced a new generation of Bennigan’s that reflects the brand's history and pays respect to its rich heritage. LRB’s focus on reinvention, flexible prototypes, innovative food, Legendary service and other proven sales-generating initiatives has resulted in explosive growth both domestically and internationally. Bennigan’s On The Fly is a brand extension offering lower investment options such as smaller polished fast-casual formats, virtual kitchens/delivery only, and menu product licensing.

The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$50K
Royalty3%-5%
Total investment$500K - $2.5M
Liquid capital required$200K
Net worth requirement$500K
Year founded1976
Year began franchising1995
Owner-operator required (Year 1)No
Reported figures from public FDD disclosures and franchisor websites. Verify with the official FDD before signing.
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Territory overview

AvailableArizona, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Quick facts
Founded
1976
Franchising since
1995
Liquid capital
$200K min
Net worth
$500K min
Owner-op required?
No
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