Bennigan's
Food & Beverage · Full-Service Restaurants
- Royalty
- 5.0%
of weekly Net Sales
About Bennigan's
Bennigan's, a 40-year-old American brand, has recently undergone a relaunch that is sure to captivate both consumers and investors. Known for its American fare and Irish hospitality, Bennigan's offers a diverse menu and an inviting atmosphere. Whether you're looking to indulge in their iconic Monte Cristo sandwich or try one of their new innovative American cuisine selections, Bennigan's has something for everyone. But Bennigan's isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience. This legendary brand has even made its debut on the big screen, featuring prominently in the romantic comedy 'About Fate'. Starring Emma Roberts, Lewis Tan, Madelaine Petsch, and Thomas Mann, the film showcases Bennigan's as the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments and unlikely love stories. In addition to their delicious food and cinematic presence, Bennigan's also offers promotions and special events that keep things fresh and exciting. Whether you're a loyal fan or a first-time visitor, you can expect exceptional service and a warm, welcoming ambiance at Bennigan's. Join their E-Club, check out their menu, and experience the best of American fare and Irish hospitality at Bennigan's.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- MinorityFran
If majority owned by a member of a racial or ethnic minority group, initial franchise fee reduced to 45,000
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
4,200 – 8,000 sq ft
- Option Addendum (rights to develop additional Restaurants)
$10k
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — VetFran: initial franchise fee reduced to 45,000 if majority owned by an honorably discharged veteran
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing).
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$2.4M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open11 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
Showing 6 of 9 mapped locations
Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.